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9.e Public Works Report - January 2017Public Works Staff Report – January 2017 Roads and Right – of - way  There were eight wintery events in which staff de-iced the roads or plowed. 4 events were snow and 4 events were a winter mix of rain, freezing rain, ice pellets and snow.  Abrasives were added to Pilar Rd. and other gravel roads 11 times.  Residents were notified of ROW clearing to occur on the streets of Oxboro Ave. / Ln.., Nolan, 240th, 236th, Meadowbrook, 230th. When we have enough trees removed to warrant the rental of a chipper, we will rent one.  Brush mowing in the ditches and ROW clearing with saws  General maintenance on vehicles and three minor repairs  Hoist installed on the one ton truck for lifting heavy road maintenance equipment on and off the vehicle.  Truck and Mower quotes from vendors  Wreaths removed and stored away  Fallen tree removal from the ROW Sewer – Water:  Sewer samples for January 2017 were taken from Bliss 3 and taken to the testing lab. DMR submitted (discharge monitoring report)  Uptown Monthly water meter reading were completed  Monthly Amp readings completed on Lift Stations  Pumped down three manholes in the Bliss system that should not have had water / sediment in them – further investigation is in process.  One lift station alarm Parks:  Vinter Fest - signs set up and tear down– all other set ups completed per requests from the organizers.  Attended the Park Commissions meeting  Rink Maintenance continued – resurfacing, Zamboni repairs, board repairs prior to Vinter Fest. Other:  Preparing documents for dust control bidding  Monthly maintenance / safety checks done – emergency lights, fire extinguishers, chains, hoist, ladders, eye wash stations and showers.  Community Center X-mas tree put away for the year.  New heat tape installed above the main entrance at the Community Ctr.  Sink Valves replaced, toilet repairs – Comm. Ctr.  Vacuum and de-icing salt for Comm. Ctr. Purchased  DNR water aerator installed – 1-13-17 Goose Lake