Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/19/2011

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noted there are certain liability issues if the City keeps the wood and asked if the City would accept wood from the public as well. Parks Supervisor Riverblood answered the City would not accept wood from the public. This discussion and policy pertains to only waste the City generates. He said he will check with the compost site to ask if they will work with the City. Public Works Director Olson added if there was a City-wide incident, such as a large storm, the Public Works Committee would be consulted on how to handle the wood. The City would not pick up private waste unless so directed. Discussion took place on whether it is more feasible to give wood away, sell good quality wood, or pay to bring it to the compost site. It was noted that the security issues related to keeping the wood are huge and there are benefits to selling or giving it away. Parks Supervisor Riverblood offered to check with the County on their compost site, and bring an update back to the Committee. He added the policy can be updated at any point. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to recommend that the City Council approve the Policy for the Disposition of Surplus Wood and Tree Waste, with the policy brought back to this Committee for updates annually. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Councilmembers Elvig, Tossey and Mayor Ramsey. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consider Update on Retro Fitting of Public Works Lighting Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Tossey. seconded by Councilmember Elvig to recommend that the City Council approve the project and contracting with AID Electric for installation of the fluorescent option and that the AID proposal be further modified to require disposal of all fixtures as described in the vehicle storage building. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Councilmembers Tossey and Elvig, and Mayor Ramsey. Voting No: None. Case #4: Discuss Trail Construction in Conjunction with an Overlay to Alpine Drive near Alpine Park City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Elvig gave his opinion that trails give a false sense of security and slows down progress. He pointed out the MSA funds are almost depleted with planned projects. Public Works Committee / March 15, 2011 Page 4 of 6