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Board of Public Works
Monday, May 9, 2005 - 6:30 P.M.
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Board of Public Works
Monday, May 9, 2005 - 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wescott, C/T Schlice; Alderpersons Barr, Moore, Walther, Wiza
EXCUSED:
Alderperson Sevenich
ALSO PRESENT: Director Euclide, Chief Morris, Director Halverson, Director Schrader, Mayoral Assistant Ostrowski, Tim Laatsch, Captain Dowling, Gary Engebretson, Peggy Rentz, Reid Rocheleau, Jami Gebert, Gene Kemmeter, Kelly McBride; Alderpersons Barber, Hanson, Molski, Robinson, Stroik, Trzebiatowski
Index of these Minutes:
A) Meter/Permit Collection.
B) Permits.
A) #05-05 - 2005 Bituminous Surfacing Project.
B) #06-05 - 2005 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Project.
C) #10-05 - Goerke Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project.
3. Consideration of installation of sanitary sewer force main and water main - Stora Enso utility bridge.
A) Airport.
B) Engineering.
C) Streets.
1. PARKING METER REPORT (ATTACHMENT)
A) METER/PERMIT COLLECTION
B) PERMITS
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Walther
to accept the April 2005 Parking Meter Report and place it on file.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
2. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS:
(ATTACHMENT)
A) #05-05 - 2005 BITUMINOUS SURFACING PROJECT
Director Euclide said the only bid was from American Asphalt and they were actually lower than last year on most
items, he said it is within budget, they have worked for the City in the past and he recommended approval.
Alderperson Wiza moved, seconded by Alderperson Barr to accept the bid from American Asphalt of Mosinee Wisconsin
in the amount of $323,119.60 for the 2005 Bituminous Surfacing Project #05-05.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
B) #06-05 - 2005 CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT
Director Euclide said the low bid was from Quality Concrete, he said it is within budget, they have worked for
the City in the past and he recommended approval.
Alderperson Moore moved, seconded by C/T Schlice to accept the low bid from Quality Concrete of Manawa Wisconsin
in the amount of $124,221.90 for the 2005 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Project #06-05.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
C) #10-05 - GOERKE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT
Director Euclide said the low bid was from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, they have worked for the City in the past and
the bid was well within budget and he recommended approval.
Alderperson Barr moved, seconded by Alderperson Wiza to accept the low bid from Fahrner Asphalt of Plover Wisconsin
in the amount of $14,655.00 for the Goerke Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project #10-05.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
3. CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION
OF SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN AND WATER MAIN - STORA ENSO UTILITY BRIDGE (ATTACHMENT)
Director Euclide noted there were corrections on page 2 of his report in items c and d.
Mayor Wescott said last month funding was approved at the Finance Committee due to the urgency of this project.
He reminded the board that after the speed of the trains was increased to 45 mph, the vibration on the black bridge
over the river was causing the hangers that hold the sanitary sewer and water main pipes to fail at a rate that
was alarming. He said the horrific problems and costs that would be caused if these pipes broke over the river
was unimaginable. He added the City explored many alternatives but the best and least expensive seems to be working
with Stora Enso. He went on to say Stora Enso is building a utility bridge for their line at a cost of one million
dollars and they are charging the City only what the additional cost would be to accommodate our sanitary sewer
and water main pipes.
Tim Laatsch of Stora Enso said they will be getting the permits from the DNR and Army Corp. of Engineers and they
hope to start in mid-June with completion before winter.
Alderperson Stroik urged the Board to approve and the Mayor agreed again saying the repercussions of having the
pipes break spewing sewage into the river would be phenomenal with fines and costs, not to mention the lack of
water on the west side and the health and fire hazards that could result.
Director Euclide said approval will include the $32,000 for engineering costs with Marathon Engineers, he said
they were hired by Stora Enso to design the bridge and it makes sense for the City to do the same to save duplication
of services.
Discussion took place that brought up questions such as should the 6" pipe be larger; why wasn't using the
HH bridge considered; and more information on the agreement, such as will there be a contract, and what happens
if Stora Enso is sold?
Director Euclide answered that increasing the pipe size was considered but not needed, that conditions on the west
side limit development and if some development did occur, increasing the pump capacity would take care of it. He
also said the HH bridge was one of the alternatives looked at but the cost of construction and related work to
get there would be significantly more.
Mayor Wescott said there would be more negotiations on the agreement, all the details will be addressed, including
if Stora Enso is sold. He said there will be a formal contract but we need to get the project approved so it can
begin. It is urgent. Alderperson Stroik added Stora Enso is building this bridge anyway.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Barr to authorize the City to proceed with the project to install Sanitary
Sewer ($278,600) and Water Main ($497,300) pipes on the new Stora Enso bridge including $32,000 for engineering
costs with Marathon Engineers; and to authorize the Mayor and the Comptroller/Treasurer to work with representatives
from Stora Enso to finalize an agreement that would address other items and details.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: (ATTACHMENT)
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A) AIRPORT
B) ENGINEERING
C) STREETS
Director Euclide presented his report.
Alderperson Stroik asked how the street sweeping was coming now that we were on track and if there was a time line?
Director Euclide said we didn't have a time line but we are making good progress in catching up.
Alderperson Stroik also added that the residents were happy with the road on West River Drive but he would like
to work on addressing some of the landscaping issues.
Mayor Wescott moved, seconded by C/T Schlice to accept the Director's Report and place it on file.
Ayes all; Nays none; Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
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