10.e PW - Staff Report
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: 8/15/2023
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Charles Fischer – Director of Public Works
Subject: PW - Staff Report
Roads/ROW
Staff have been working on pothole filling and other small patches throughout the C ity. Further repairs and
pothole filling will continue until fall pr ior to the winter season. Tree trimming will begin this week in selected
areas clearing low or encroaching branches. Tree removals will only take place if considered hazardous to
public safety. Tree trimming will continue into the winter season. The early start this year is attributed to
excessive growth this spring season and the inability to complete much trimming this past winter due to the
high number of snow events.
Parks
Playground Project:
The structure of the playground has been installed and scheduling for the rubber sur face installation is for
later this week. Following the curing process of the rubber surface the engineered wood fiber will be installed
and the play area will be complete. Public Works staff will begin work on final grading around the playground
curb for the installation grass seed or sod shortly after the beginning of the rubber surface installation.
Sewer
Public Works has continued discussions with vendors on the possibi lity to install meters at each residence lift
station to better monitor total influent of the system and to use as a means to charge residents, connected to
the system, based on usage. Discussion with the Wastewater and CIP committee wi ll continue when there is a
better understanding of the costs associated to such and installation.
New Maintenance Employee
C harles Hervin started hi s full -time role with Public Works on Monday, August 7th and has completed training
and introduction to the department. With his backg round in municipal work, he has hit the ground running
assisting staff with ongoing maintenance.
Equipment
Public Works has completed the ordering process for the Mack Tandem Cab/Chassis and Plow equipment and
accessories. It is anticipated that delivery should take place in the Fall of 2024.
Staff
Public Works will soon be without seasonal staff for the ongoing regular maintenance of parks and building
g rounds. Full -time staff will be responsible for the regular maintenance moving forward. Additional
maintenance or specific requests f or additional work for upcoming events will be hindered by limited
capability to redirect staff from normal maintenance.