Report from Public Works Committee.
1.  Recommend Landscape Improvements for Center Median in the Sweet Bay Ridge Development: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council approve the proposed plan provided by Great Northern Landscapes, Inc., further investigate funding sources for this plan, and return it to the Public Works Committee upon conclusion at the November meeting.
2.  Consider Work Order for Sunwood Drive Roundabout Streetscape Design: Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council cap funding from the Parks and Recreation Department at $11,989 and to accept the proposal from WSB and Associates, Inc.
3.  Develop Policy for Installation of Non-Priority Street Lights: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council leave the policy as it current reads.
4.  Receive Neighborhood Petition Requesting Change to Current Traffic Control: Motion for City Council to ratify the consensus of the Public Works Committee that this is a problem that needs to be corrected for safety reasons.
 

 

 



 

The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on October 18, 2016 and discussed the following cases:
1.  Recommend Landscape Improvements for Center Median in the Sweet Bay Ridge Development:  Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the proposed project and plan and recommendation by the City Council to proceed with the landscape renovation plan by Great Northern Landscapes, Inc. He stated it will include honeysuckle bushes, mulching, planting soil, irrigation, and yearly maintenance. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council approve the proposed plan provided by Great Northern Landscapes, Inc., further investigate funding sources for this plan, and return it to the Public Works Committee upon conclusion at the November meeting.
2.  Consider Work Order for Sunwood Drive Roundabout Streetscape Design: City Engineer Westby provided the proposed work order from WSB & Associates, Inc. He stated it is recommended to engage the work order with WSB & Associates, Inc. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council cap funding from the Parks and Recreation Department at $11,989 and to accept the proposal from WSB and Associates, Inc.
Note:  The City Council reviewed this item at their regular meeting on October 25 and decided not to take action at this time.

3.  Develop Policy for Installation of Non-Priority Street Lights: Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated he often gets inquiries and complaints about street lighting. He thought being proactive about this issue and setting a policy for this would be helpful. Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council leave the policy as it current reads.
4.  Receive Neighborhood Petition Requesting Change to Current Traffic Control:  Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the proposed project and plan. He stated the recommendation is to install a stop sign to correct this traffic issue. Motion for City Council to ratify the consensus of the Public Works Committee that this is a problem that needs to be corrected for safety reasons.


 

Motion to ratify recommendations 1,3, and 4 of the October 18 Public Works Committee.