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I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />City of RAMSEY Public Works <br />Activity Report for May '1998 <br /> <br />Overview <br />Obviously the May 15 storm was an important portion of May's activities. After sizeup it was <br />determined that the city would take on another brush pidkup and disposal service for the citizens. <br />The part-time force has not yet been brought on line for the summer but the PW crew is "calmly" <br />waiting for their presence. <br /> <br />Training <br />Anoka Technical College has been contacted to decide which training is OSHA required. These <br />training subjects will receive first priority in the scheduling process. <br /> <br />Streets Update <br />Pre-storm most time was spent preparing streets for overlaying and seal-coating, along with <br />finishing the pot hole projects. After May 15 all available time was spent clearing roadways and <br />preparing for the brush pickup to happen in June. <br /> <br />ParkslUtilitles Update <br />The May 15 storm took its toll on the parks ..as much as anywhere else. Cleanup has started and <br />will continue until completed. <br /> <br />The SCADA system was damaged by the storm (assumed by lightning). We Will recover most of <br />the costs from the vendor although there will be some cost absorbed by the city. We will be <br />changing some software to make the system more user friendly with the city's system. <br /> <br />Well #.4 and the lift station at Apple Ridge will be included on the SCADA system. <br /> <br />Staff is working with AEC to create a map for the water distribution system. <br />Trails continue to be paved. <br /> <br />Equipment Issues <br />What Broke- <br /> Grader valve spool was repaired <br /> Vehicle ~06 needs exhaust work <br /> Loader fl601 needs tire repair and engine noise corrected <br /> <br />Misc.- <br /> <br />New chainsaws working well <br />Garage doors for metal building have been ordered, after brush collection is complete <br />doors will be installed <br /> <br />Monthly Meeting <br />Meeting was held on May 27. Minutes of meeting are attached. <br /> <br />New Fence at PW facility <br />Fence looks great, Locks have been installed. <br /> <br />Dean Kapler <br /> <br /> <br />