Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/17/2022

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Councilmember Musgrove commented that without lights you could not really see the bumps outs. She noted that this is a functional building, and she would prefer to spend that money inside rather than on the outside. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he agrees that something should be added to break it up because of the height of the facility. Chairperson Riley noted that this is not something that needs to be discussed in depth at this time and the cost is marginal compared to the entire project cost. He stated that he does not believe the lighting will be necessary,just the bump outs. He appreciated that this is still moving forward, and progress is being made. He noted that the increased cost would be funded through bonding. He asked when the piping project would be next discussed. City Engineer Westby commented that will come back in the next few months. 5.05: Selection of a Backup Power Supply for Water Treatment Plant Utilities Supervisor Nelson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to select Option 1 to purchase the tier #2 generator for emergency use only and not participate in the Peak Shaving Program offered by Connexus Energy. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there would be potential that the generator could also backup the public works building. Utilities Supervisor Nelson commented that it would cost more to run the wire to public works than it would to get a small generator for the public works building, as that building would require a much smaller generator. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend to City Council to selection Option 1 to purchase the tier#2 generator for emergency use only and not participate in the Peak Shaving Program offered by Connexus Energy. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 5.06: Discuss Short Term Need to Increase Funding of Pavement Management Program City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to increase the number of streets reconstructed each year to address the upcoming bubble of streets reaching the end of their useful lives, which were constructed between 1975 and 1985. Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided photos of a project staff recently completed that used 30 tons of asphalt in three days. He stated that there were 97 work orders to begin the season with and 47 of those are similar patching jobs. He stated that these are the same staff members that need to handle other public works duties and the asphalt work is overwhelming. He noted that those patching improvements also only provide temporary improvement. He stated that the budget Public Works Committee/ May 17,2022 Page 7 of 10