CC PACKET 11221989 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MEMORANDUM DATE: November 17 , 1989 TO: Tom Burt, City Manager FROM: Larry Hamer, Public Works Director ITEM: PUBLIC WORKS WEEKLY REPORT - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 1989 1. Submitted the monthly progress report for the City's activity on the carbon filter plant to the MPCA. 2. The Foss . Road lift station pump failed again. We have not been able to operate the pumps for more than three consecutive weeks . I called a meeting with the contractor and sub-contractors to let them know our dissatisfaction in what has happened. The meeting will be held on November 17th. I intend to tell them that no one will get paid until the pump is working to the City's satisfaction and that the liquidated damages will continue. 3 . The lift station stopped working and a sewage spill resulted. It .lasted for about three hours and was reported to the MPCA. 4. The City has received a request from 2815 Silver Lake Road to install a private gate in the park fence at Silver Point Park. I wrote to the resident informing them of the City's concerns, that they would have to pay for the fence and that safety was their -responsibility. Also, if they do construct the gate, that they must use the same materials as the fence. 5. The snow plow equipment is ready. 6. The annual weed report to Ramsey County was completed and mailed. 7. Community Services interviewed me as to how I perceived the program in relation to the use of the parks and facilities. 8. The City took bids for the media replacement, sandblasting repair and repainting of the iron filters (2) . I had estimated the cost to be about $54 ,000. The low bid was $49,400 submitted by Layne Minnesota. 9. The largest building of the Autumn Woods complex was given its final inspection for full occupancy. There are approximately 15 units rented at this time. 10. The City was not informed until I did the plumbing inspection that the newly constructed house at 3512 Silver Lake Road is