5.10.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 03/08/2011
- By:
- MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works
Title:
Report from Public Works
Background:
Case #5.1 Overview of the Utility Department SCADA System
Utility Supervisor Nelson was present to give a demonstration to the Committee on the Utility Department SCADA System.
In reference to the water tower the Committee asked how thick the ice could get and staff responded they have heard of ice getting six feet thick, but doesn't think the climate here is cold enough to create ice that thick.
It was questioned if there is a constant evolution of the water.
Staff explained there is a control that automates this, and demonstrated how the water fluctuates. It was indicated there are alerts built into the SCADA system and there was discussion on the events that would trigger an alarm.
Staff also commented there is a manual check daily to be sure there are ample chemicals in the tanks. If there is a chemical leak, the alarm will be set off.
The Commission asked what the security override is.
Staff responded the system is password protected, and the keys to the pump house are kept by Staff. If this system fails, there is a backup system that will send a notification if there was a computer crash. In addition, there is another computer as backup, it was also explained that if an employee were to leave the City, passwords would be changed.
No action taken, for informational purposes only.
Case #5.2 Overview of the 2011 Street Maintenance Program
The Committee motioned to to recommend that the City Council direct staff to prepare feasibility study for the 2011 Street Maintenance Program and schedule a public open house.
The Resolutions Receiving Report and Calling for a Public Hearing on Street Maintenance Improvement projects 11-01, 11-02, 11-03, 11-04, 11-05, and 11-06 are being presented on this meetings consent agenda.
Case #5.3 Consider Change Order for City Improvement Project #10-32; 176th Avenue Culvert
City Engineer Tim Himmer reviewed in the staff report that staff noticed a section of the roadway along 176th Avenue between Okapi and Marmoset Streets had been eroding and settling over time.
On November 9, 2010 Council authorized the award of contract to Dryden Excavating. It was discovered that while the work was being conducted that additional removal and import would be required resulting in a contract overage in the amount of $20,395.56.
Motion to recommend to City Council approval of the change order for Improvement Project #10-24; 176th Avenue culvert replacement, in the amount of $20,395.56.
Case #5.4 Consider Engineering Services Request for Proposals
Staff reviewed in the report since the reorganization of the engineering department additional dollars were budgeted for miscellaneous professional services to cover the historic specialty needs, and any overflow work such as drafting to assist the department in project delivery.
Motion to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to distribute an RFP for engineering services in an effort to build a specialized pool of three to five consultants for a term of three years to utilize, as necessary, for overflow work and to include language stating the information would be owned by the City and presented in a format the City can use and manipulate.
Case #5.5 Consider Roadway Modifications at TH10 & Feldspar Street NW
Staff reviewed that each year staff receives complaints regarding the safety concerns at this intersection. This information is relayed to MnDOT and recently they completed their scoping of the documents and proposed safety improvements at this intersection in 2015.
The Committee discussed they would like to advance this project for safety reasons but doesn't want to spend the City's money on these improvements since it is a State road.
Motion to recommend that the City Council request that MnDOT advance the project sooner with State funding and no City funding.
Case #5.6: Update on Retro Fitting of Public Works Lighting
At the January 18th Public Works Committee meeting, staff presented a proposal from AID Electric to retro fit the lighting at the Public Works Campus.
It was the Consensus of the Committee at that meeting to get quotes on LED light from another vendor and bring back the results to this meeting.
Staff received quotes from Rob Schiller of Ready Watt Electric on LED lighting. Mr. Schiller was present at the meeting and explained the cost of using LED would be 25% less than fluorescent in usage. However, the replacement cost would be a larger savings due to the low maintenance. However, fluorescent bulbs have a significantly shorter life span.
Mr. Schiller commented he discovered his bid is higher than others, though he found discrepancies with other proposals.
Public Works Director Olson stated he will research the discrepancies. He recommended the Public Works Committee delay this item until he can determine the facts. He stated he was unaware that someone would be at the meeting from one of the companies, and he would like to give the other contractor a chance to speak.
Motion to recommend City Council table this item until the next Public Works Committee meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends ratifying the recommendation from the Public Works Committee.
Council Action:
Motion from City Council to ratifying the recommendation from the Public Works Committee.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 03/03/2011 04:49 PM |
- Form Started By:
- MaryJo Warner
- Started On:
- 03/01/2011 10:47 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/03/2011