Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/19/2013

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Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained the software data is kept on PreCise servers. He presented the costs of $4,995.50 for the Precise MRM System hardware and $4,025.91 for total annual costs for PreCise MRM software /data. If approved, the equipment would be relocated from plow trucks in the winter months to mowers in the summer months. Councilmember Kuzma asked if this will help with scheduling man hours. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated it will help more with tracking material use and whether a street was plowed or missed. In addition, it helps to track staffing levels and to gain efficiencies. He indicated staff recommends the purchase of the Precise MRM system and installation in all large plow equipment and sidewalk cleaning machine. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council purchase the Precise MRM system and installation in all large plow equipment and sidewalk cleaning machine. Further discussion: Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted there has been past discussion relating to instituting a special services district in The COR and this equipment will allow the City to document activity to justify such an additional service fee. Councilmember Riley asked whether there had been any push back from staff. Public Works Superintendent Riemer clarified this equipment does not track employees; it tracks equipment and use of materials. He noted it would also track equipment use after hours, which would be a theft deterrent. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig and Kuzma. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Update on Turf Restoration at 7046 166 Avenue (Mack and Shayle Dominguez) Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and indicated he sent them a letter reminding that the City would be out in the spring to re -mulch existing soil, remove debris, top dress with four inches of suitable black dirt, and re -seed. Councilmember Kuzma stated while campaigning, he received complaints about the quality of restoration and poor quality grass seed. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the seed mix had been changed as well as amount of black dirt and the City will now replace whatever had been disturbed, sod for sod and seed for seed. Councilmember Riley stated he also heard from residents who were very unhappy with the quality of restoration and if one person's yard is being fixed, he would ask about the others with the same concern. Public Works Committee / March 19, 2013 Page 4 of 5