8.f) Public Works Activity Report-April 2013 �.-��
Public Works Activity Report , \ �
April 1 through April 30, 2013 -�`� �
Tim Kieffer, Maintenance Superintendent ��1'llr ��
(651) 433-5223 t.kieffer@ci.scandia.mn.us
Maintenance tasks
Street:
• Performed snow and ice control operations
• Performed tree trimming operations
• Potholed roads
• Picked up several dead deer along roadside
• Picked up garbage along roadside
• Graded gravel roads
Sewer:
• Read pump run times at all of the lift stations
• Responded to emergency call outs at two Bliss STEP systems
• Repaired top casting on a storm sewer manhole
Water:
• Read water meters for Uptown system
• Restored power to the well at the Community Center
Equipment and Building:
• Performed monthly OSHA inspections
• Replaced several light bulbs at the Fire Hall and Public Works building
• Modified skid steer trailer
• Had oil changed in the Ford F-350(102-08)
• Repaired front window trim at the Fire Hall
• Replaced rope for the flag pole at the Fire Hall
• Modified hot box trailer
• Repaired drawer in the bar area at the Community Center
• Fixed urinal at the Community Center
• Brought tables to the Community Center Hall for the Iron Man Tour
• Re-arranged the Community Center Hall after the Iron Man Tour
Miscellaneous:
• Mr.Anderson and Mr. Egelkraut attended safety training
• Mr.Anderson and Mr. Egelkraut attended Loss Control Workshop
• Located City utilities
• Worked the Heavy Iron Day
Management tasks
Street:
• Researched and proposed roads for speed studies
• Talked with resident about a culvert repair
• Marked out and calculated bituminous repairs
• Sent a letter to a resident about installing a culvert without a permit
• Prepared and sent bid proposals to contractors for gravel and patching
Sewer:
• Worked with EcoCheck on the Uptown and Bliss systems
• Ordered two Bliss STEP pumps to have in an emergency
• Attended training for managing sewer systems
• Worked with contractor at Bliss Lift Station 4
Water:
• Attended the Metro Water Operator Conference
• Corresponded with the Minnesota Department of Health about the loss of water pressure
Equipment and Building:
• Researched and obtained quotes for vehicle lift
• Ordered cutting edges for the John Deere grader(301-98)
• Had electrician install more outlets and a light switch in the Council Chambers
Miscellaneous:
• Held meeting with several contractor about the installation of two warning sirens
• Corresponded with Xcel about the installation of two warning sirens
• Met with new engineer to talk about various projects
• Met with Forest Lake's Public Works Director to talk about combining bid proposals
• Corresponded with last year's seasonal part-time worker
• Ordered mailboxes
• Researched a Variable Frequency Drive for one of the warning sirens
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