10.e Public Works Staff Report
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: 3/17/2026
For: Mayor and City Council
From: Charles Fischer – Director of Public Works
Subject: PW - Staff Report
Roads/ ROW
During the warm stretch of weather Public Works staff began the process of pot hole filling. Staff started with the
deepest pot holes and will move into less severe filling when the weather is conducive to start again.
Snow events have been mixed in with warm weather and icy conditions have been contributed to the warm
pavement and cold temperatures causing an instantaneous freeze when compacted. Staff have responded to
these events by scraping and salting when necessary.
Parks
The holiday lights have been removed throughout the village center area and have been inspected, repaired and
stored ready for the next season.
Sewer
Public Works has been discussing contracting sewer services for the new Nitrogen system set to be installed this
year. Due to the advancement in technology to the system and monitoring requirements we are looking to
contract a service with experience in this specific system for one to two years, which will also be able to train our
staff in the field with hands on expertise on how to manage the new system.
Public Works staff continue to work towards attaining Class C operator licenses prior to the start-up of the new
nitrogen treatment plant.
Buildings
Toilets in the City Hall and Community Center bathrooms have been repaired or replaced. Slow leaks and flushing
issues were addressed in the main lobby bathrooms and the two women’s toilets in the Hall have been replaced
with pressure tank flushing mechanisms. The two toilets in the Hall bathrooms now match the lobby bathrooms
and will reduce the flushing problems experienced during heavy use.
Equipment
The new tandem plow truck has arrived and placed into service. Upon arrival and after inspection of the new
truck the old tandem was picked up by the dealer completing the trade-in process.