City Council Agenda and Packet 2015 04 21

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City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 Page 17 of 26 Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated it sounded like the Council would be looking at a lot of bid options in June and deciding on budget changes to do more streets projects. Mayor Muckle agreed and stated it is a difficult bidding environment and the streets are in really bad condition. Council member Lipton inquired whether Public Works has started to fill pot holes. Public Works Director Kowar stated the staff is proposing to purchase (under separate Council Communications) milling /roller, patching and safety equipment costing roughly $100,000, which is needed to more cost - effectively complete street patching work. He estimated this would be on site within 30 days. Council member Lipton was concerned over the safety of the streets and encouraged the Public Works Department to consider Washington Street. Council member Loo stated her understanding the City crew identified pot holes, but asked if there is something on the City's web site for citizens to report pot holes. Public Relations Manager Muth stated there is a site located under City's Web Page, entitled "Report a Pothole ". The link provides an email option to report a pot hole. Public Works Director Kowar explained this winter was a very bad year in terms of pot holes. The Public Works staff will try to focus on the major problems until they have the resources to do the work the right way. He explained they will not have a booster project available by June 9th. More information is needed on the depth of water, sewer and gas lines. The crowns would have to be removed and the concrete inventoried. They would also have to understand the impacts of the trees. Council member Stolzmann was disappointed that the Public Works Department and the City Managers' office decided to cancel the resurfacing of Main Street without any Council discussion. She did not feel this was consistent with what was discussed in the budgeting process. Public Works Director Kowar stated Main Street can be repaved, but it may not be the best use of City resources. He stated his understanding the Council suggested moving to LaFarge or another downtown street. City Manager Fleming explained part of the conclusion was Main Street is not in bad condition and there are other streets in need of repaving. He had already planned to put more money into street projects for 2015 and in future budget years. AWARD BID FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TRANSPORTATION AND FINAL USE SERVICES Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. 45