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Home My WebLink About1998-10-07 PACKET 04.A.II.REC2UEST OF CITY COUt�CIL AGTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETIiVG ITEM # DATE 10/7/98 .,Ac- i i . PREPARED BY Public Works Les Burshten ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR ��.��<��<��.�w��,��w��.�.��..��W� COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Receive and place on file the approved minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of August 10, 1998. BUDGET IMPLICATION $ BUDGETED AMOUNT ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY � PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ NUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUtJENTS s . ❑ MEMO/LE°rfER: ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDIiVANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: fViinutes olkugust 1t7, 1958 ADMINIS7RATORS COMMENTS $ ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE REVIEWED ❑ ❑ ° a ❑ a ❑ APPROVED ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ DENIED ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 9(-2� 5 D�t� ��.��,.,.��....*��.�*��..��.,��..��,� cau�co� �acrro� ra��: ❑ ap��av�� ❑��oEp � oT��R CiTY OF COTTAGE GROVE I' : • ' • • August 10, 1998 Pursuant to due cali and natice thereof, a meeting of the Public Works Commission of Cottage Grove was duly held at the Public Works Garage, 8635 West Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on August 10, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chair Wilmer Hoiz cailed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Wiimer Holz, Bob Eddy, Steve Ingram, Dan Massarotti, Tim Mathison Members Absent: Jim Wolcott, Dale Johnson Also Present: l.es Burshten, Director of Public Works Harold Taylor, Utilities Foreman Absent: Ron Eriksen, Allan Larson, Patricia Storby APPROVE MINUTES Motion made by Dan Massarotti and seconded by Tim Mathison approving minutes of the July 13, 1998 Public Works Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS A. Technical Review CASE CUP98-29 — Snyder's Drive-thru Window Dan Massarotti expressed his concern of potential traffic problems regarding the location of the new drive through window for Snyder's. Pianning Department is currently reviewing request. Steve Ingram raised the issue of relocating fire hydrants in the Cottage Square parking lot, however, Harry Taylor said they were private hydrants owned by the shopping center. Dan Massarotti suggested the use of guardrails around the hydrants, noting that he has seen that done in other parking lots. CASE V98-31 Residents of 8291 River Road have appiied for variances from the floodpiain ordinance and from the normal high-water structure setback requirements for a new home they wish to build. The basement would remain at city standard. Main concern is with the Public Works Commission August 10, 1998 - Page 2 driveway portion flooding, however, if the driveway is raised, oak trees wili have to be removed. Planning is reviewing case. B. Water Main Break Harry Taylor updated the Commission regarding the status of the 80'" Street water main break which occurred on Saturday, August 1 at 12:30a.m.: • Vailey Rich assisted in the excavation of 80�' Street • A 10-foot length of verticaliy cracked pipe was replaced • Water service was restored by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 1 • A request was made during the August 5, 1998 City Cou�cil meeting to instali 1,000 feet of new water main using PVC pipe Discussion ensued regarding the various types of materials used for water main pipe. Steve Ingram was reluctant to endorse the use of PVC pipe, concerned that the City is setting a precedent for contractors to use same. A major point of concern is how well PVC pipe will stand up to coid and freezing weather. Les Burshten noted that they had a very strong recommendation from aur engineering firm. The use of PVC pipe was also recommended by American Testing due to the possibility of stray current, which causes graphite corrosion. Dan Massarotti requested clarification on the electrical currents, inquiring if these currents are being formed by utilization or if they are coming from some form of a sensing device that is introduced? It was explained that almost all electrical systems are grounded through the water pipe. Massarotti added that you can also get electrical current from dissimilar metals. This will cause electrical current, resulting in erosion. C3L� �!l�S��dESs 80` Street Update Les Burshten stated that based on reports from engineering, the target finish date is August 28`". Tower Asphalt declined the offer of an extension of the project, however it is the general consensus that work wiil not be completed as eariy as planned. There was some discussion regarding the curb elevation in the Ideai/79` Street area. Wilmer Holz asked if that issue had been resolved. In response, Les Burshten expiained there is still some confusion on this issue, that elevations were lowered to match the entire roadway, which did have some impact on the yards. Once graded, the difference may be minimal. Public Works Commission August 10, 1998 — Page 3 Concern was expressed regarding the barricade at Hinton and 80` Street. Residents at this time are not comfortable with wooden barricades. It is felt that cable is safer and more durable. Staff will evaluate and meet with residents to reach a satisfactory conclusion. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE Les Burshten reported the foilowing: • Site grading is in progress • Bathroom floor work is being completed • Tile wili be instailed as soon as the concrete floor is completely cured. • October 24`" Open House pians are underway. 1:7��7i7.F.��i17:7��/[�lI��A'/:7_1E.'�� ZKi7��ili�il�. ��9I7x�111��3 Tim Mathison mentioned that grass surrounding some city park trees appears dead, rather than trimmed. it was suggested that the area around the corner of �amar Park be mowed, trimmed and generally cieaned up. Wilmer Holz inquired whether Kimbro Avenue is scheduled to be shouldered and if there are plans on filling in the interestion of Lamar and Kimbro where the blacktop is breaking up. Staff wiil evaluate areas and repairs will be done as needed. Tim Mathison noted there are no turn out passing la�es at the intersection of County Road 19 and 90` Street. Les replied that we could make a request to the County inquiring whether or not this can be done. ENGINEER'S REPORT The Weekly Project Status Review Meeting gives a good synopsis whaYs going on most of the projects in town. There was a question regard item 48-98-410 - Pine Forest 4`" Addition "US Homes will ask for authorization for BRAA to prepare the plans and specifications for the PRIVATE project at the August 5, 1998 council meeting". Les expiained there has been discussion regarding an earlier request from Orrin Thompson homes to advertise bids on their own, rather than through the City of Cottage Grove. Public Works Commission August 10, 1998 — Page 4 Dan Massarotti questioned in what manner our engineering firm is paid? Les Burshten replied that payment is not based on a number of hours, but is based on individual projects. The more projects that are going on, the more man hours engineering would be allowed to contribute. Cottage Grove pays them for their engineering support for City projects. They are paid by outside firrns for development proj�cts. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Steve Ingram, seconded by Tim Mathison. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. RespectFully submitted, Patricia Storby