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Board of Public Works
Monday, September 8, 2008
Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St.
PRESENT:
Mayor Andrew Halverson, C/T John Schlice, Director F. Joseph Euclide and Tricia Church; Alderpersons: Brian Brooks,
and Norman Myers Sr.
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons Randal Stroik and Hans Walther.
OTHERS PRESENT: Directors John Gardner, Tom Schrader and Kim Halverson, City Attorney Louis Molepske, City Assessor James Siebers, Fire Chief John Zinda, Mayor's Assistant Kelly Pazdernik, Police Captain James Dowling, Assistant Superintendent of Streets Bruce Peplinski, Airport Manager Corey Marschke, Gene Kemmeter - PC Gazette, Scott Obremski - NewPage, Reid Rocheleau - Whiting, David Ladick - 4517 Nicolet Avenue (Construcks Inc.), Bill Yudchitz - Architect, Daniel Burrows, Jeff and Kathy Vaughter - Whiting, Alderpersons: Mike Wiza, George Hanson, Jeremy Slowinski, Marge Molski, Roger Trzebiatowski, and Jerry Moore.
Mayor Andrew Halverson called the meeting of the Board of Public Works to order on September 8, 2008 at 7:01 PM. The meeting was held at The Lincoln Senior Center Conference Room, 1519 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Index of these Minutes:
1. Parking Meter Report for August
2008: A) Meter/Permit Collection B) Permits
2. Consideration/Action to award
the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #13-08
to Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal Inc. out of Pewaukee, WI.
3. Consideration/Action on the correction
of a quit claim deed for Anita Wray/City
Parking.
4. Consideration/Action on Resolution
supporting Hwy. 10 alternative route.
5. Consideration/Action for Traffic
Study #TS-07-08; to amend the Weight Limits,
Heavy Traffic and Truck Routes Ordinance on Water Street between Clark Street and Wisconsin Street.
6. Consideration/Action for Traffic
Study #TS-08-08; to amend "No Parking
Signs" Ordinances.
7. Consideration/Action to purchase
energy efficient light bulbs from Light
Source Dist. of Stevens Point.
8. Consideration/Action to revise
Chapter 21.03 (Responsibilities of Owners
and Occupants) of the City Ordinance.
9. Consideration/Action to revise
Chapter 7.06 (Collection of Garbage) of
the City Ordinance.
10. Consideration/Action to concur
with State of Award Contract to Altmann Construction.
11. Consideration/Action on providing
a restroom, heating, transpired wall and additional funding
for the hanger project.
12. Consideration/Action on amending
the airport minimum standards.
13. Airport Manager's Report.
14. Director's Report: A) Airport B) Engineering C) Streets
15. Adjournment.
1. Parking Meter Report; (Attachment)
- Meter/Permit Collection
- Permits
There was no discussion regarding the Parking Meter
Report for August, 2008.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Myers to accept the August 2008 Parking Meter Report and place it on
file.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
2. Consideration/Action to
award the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #13-08 to Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal Inc. out of Pewaukee, WI in the
amount of $197,247.00; (Attachment)
Alderperson Heart moved, seconded by Alderperson Brooks to award the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project to Visu-Sewer
Clean and Seal Inc out of Pewaukee, WI in the amount of $197,247.00.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
3. Consideration/Action on
the correction of a quit claim deed for Anita Wray/City parking; (Attachment)
Louis Molepske, City Attorney stated there was a mistake made when the bank sold this to the City where they gave
us too much real-estate. City Surveyor, Jeff Hild checked into this and this is correct. Louis recommended approval
to transfer the land back to Anita Wray.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Myers to approve the quit claim deed for Anita Wray's property.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
4. Consideration/Action on
the Resolution supporting Highway 10 alternative route; (Attachment)
Mayor Halverson explained the southernmost route or Option 1 is the option we are discussing. The City was most
opposed to the westernmost bypass route which would cut off the entire growth area of the city for the next 30
to 50 years. We were generally evenly split between the two options. Option 1 was under the advisement of the highway
commissioner for inner flow of the entire county.
Alderperson Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Myers to approve the Resolution supporting the Highway 10 alternative
route.
Alderperson Heart expressed her concerns regarding this. Shipping and car traffic in general is down with the gas
prices being up and budget issues at local and state levels. We're being asked to support construction of a 160
million dollar block of concrete to essentially avoid 3 miles on the east side of Stevens Point to get to I39.
This would mean we might have reconstruction issues on I39 from HH up to K where the northern bypass route goes.
She is concerned about the current roads then being our responsibility and need to consider the impacts this may
have on our community. She is opposing this option and doesn't believe this is the best way to go for our community.
C/T Schlice mentioned he believes this has been debated on extensively in the town of Stockton and town of Amherst
and they are both asking for our support too.
Ayes: C/T Schlice, Mayor Halverson and Alderpersons Brooks and Myers; nays: Alderperson Heart; motion carried.
5. Traffic Study #TS-07-08;
Consideration/Action to amend the Weight Limits, Heavy Traffic and Truck Routes Ordinance on Water Street between
Clark Street and Wisconsin Street; (Attachment)
Director Euclide explained this would not be marked as a general truck route. This would only be for the trucks
that make deliveries to NewPage.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, Whiting stated his concerns and the history of the truck route situation on Water
Street that started about 15 years ago. We have spent a lot of money on installing such things as a turn lane on
Clark Street when that was re-done then we installed lights on the south side of Business 51, then re-did Park
Street and Arlington Street all to accommodate the truck route. He also thinks we should put up bigger signs on
the truck route so truckers are able to see them better.
Dan Burrows, truck driver for NewPage explained why they would like to go this route. He has used both routes and
it is his opinion that Water Street is the safest way to go. The regular truck route is a maze to get through with
stop lights, stop signs and turns.
Scott Obremski, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, NewPage, Stevens Point. NewPage would look into purchasing
and placing better signs for deliveries to their plant. He voiced his concern for his delivery drivers to have
to drive all the way around. Also, we recently moved the Green Circle to Wood Street and a portion of Park Street
without sidewalks or curbs and it is dangerous having semi's driving in this area.
Jeff Vaughter, Whiting stated he is speaking for himself and his tenants as a rental property owner on Water Street.
He was involved many years ago in the successful attempt to get big trucks off Water Street. He is asking that
we take time and study this before making a decision. He asked that we consider the safety of the people on Water
Street before passing this.
Mayor Andrew Halverson adjourned the Board of Public Works Meeting for the Special Common Council Meeting at 7:24
PM.
Mayor Andrew Halverson reconvened The Board of Public Works Meeting at 8:17 PM.
Alderperson Myers questioned the fenced off area on the internal road along the east side of the mill that used
to be used for deliveries and why it cannot be re-opened. Scott Obremski answered this area is at times used for
low volumes of internal truck traffic. The truck traffic we are looking to move down Water Street is pulp coming
in from Wisconsin Rapids which is a change from pulp suppliers. The internal road was closed off because it goes
directly through the parking lot where employees park then proceed through 2 gates to get to Arlington Street side
of the mill to the Wisconsin Street side of the mill.
Alderperson Heart questioned if this would affect the reconstruction project on Water Street. Director Euclide
answered that the reconstruction project is only happening from Wisconsin Street to Whiting Avenue so this would
not be affected.
Alderperson Hanson questioned who owns the vacant lot on the corner of Wisconsin Street and Water Street. C/T Schlice
answered NewPage currently owns this property.
Alderperson Wiza questioned whether the residents that live on Water Street were contacted regarding this. Captain
Dowling answered no they were not notified.
Alderperson Wiza questioned if there has been any consideration if the proposed justice center passes and is in
this area what kind of affect this would have.
Alderperson Heart moved, seconded by Alderperson Brooks to postpone this amendment till next month's meeting in
order to notify residents on Water Street.
Alderperson Wiza asked that we consider the impact of the proposed justice center. Mayor Halverson answered this
could be done.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
6. Traffic Study #TS-08-08;
Consideration/Action to amend the "No Parking Signs" Ordinances; (Attachment)
There was no discussion regarding the amendment.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Mayor Halverson to amend "No Parking Signs" Ordinance.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
7. Consideration/Action to
purchase energy efficient lights from Light Source Distributing in Stevens Point in the amount of $5,844.83; (Attachment)
Director Euclide explained this would come out of our current operating budget. With the rebates we have we are
expecting about a 1 year payback.
Alderperson Trzebiatowski questioned why we are not going with Werner Electric that is about $700.00 cheaper? Director
Euclide answered the decision was based on what Light Source Distributing presented and the comparison of the products.
Bruce Peplinski, Assistant Superintendent of Streets explained that it boils down to the sales rep from Light Source
Distributing. He was the only one of the three distributors that showed up at the City Garage with the actual lights
to demonstrate and explain how they work. Also, they have a higher grade bulb than the other competitors were able
to offer to us. They have recently installed lights at two schools in our area and they are very pleased with the
work they did.
Alderperson Heart moved, seconded by Alderperson Brooks to purchase energy efficient lights from Light Source Distributing
in Stevens Point in the amount of $5,844.83.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
8. Consideration/Action to
revise Chapter 21.03 (Responsibilities of Owners and Occupants) of the City Ordinance to reflect the new garbage
system; (Attachment)
9. Consideration/Action to revise
Chapter 7.06 (Collection of Garbage) of the City Ordinances to reflect the new garbage system; (Attachment)
Director Euclide mentioned that items 8 and 9 go together and is to put us in conformance with the new garbage
collection. Mayor Halverson said items 8 and 9 can be considered collectively.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Brooks to revise Chapters 21.03 and Chapter 7.06 of the City Ordinance.
Alderperson Wiza commented that people in his district along with himself are very happy to hear we are able to
do alley pickup.
Mayor Halverson mentioned another item of note is that the use of plastic bags for refuse will now be voluntary
as opposed to mandatory.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
10. Consideration/Action
to concur with the state to award the bid for the construction phase of the bus shelter project to Altmann Construction
out of Wisconsin Rapids, WI in the amount of $13,475.00; (Attachment)
Director Euclide explained this is to come in compliance with the state for the approval of the construction of
4 bus shelters. The state awards the contract but still requires the City to approve it. 80% of the money comes
from grants.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Mayor Halverson to approve the bid from Altmann Construction in the amount of $13,475.00.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
11. Consideration/Action
to allow additional funding for the hanger project to provide a restroom, heating and a transpired wall; (Attachment)
Director Euclide explained what we are looking at is additional improvements that were not covered under the original
contract in the hanger project. We are anticipating reimbursement of 95% of the total amount we are requesting.
We requested a grant for the solar transpired wall. If we do this solar transpired wall, it will be the first in
the state of Wisconsin and we feel it would really put the City of Stevens Point on the map in terms of municipality.
The architect is here for questions.
Alderperson Heart questioned the estimated savings on the geothermal heating and also is it air conditioned as
well in the summer? Bill Yudchitz, Architect answered the actual savings is hard to determine because of the size
of the building, the size of the doors that need to be opened and closed and the regulations on ventilating this
building enough so the air quality is safe. The savings is way more than any other heating that was looked at.
Also, air conditioning is not included in the system that is being proposed but, this system does have a buffer
tank which holds energy hot or cold. In this case, without any additional buying of compressors or other things,
all that would need to be added is a fan coil and you would be able to cool an office.
Alderperson Heart moved, seconded by Alderperson Myers to approve funding for the hanger project to provide a restroom,
geo thermal heating and a solar transpired wall in the amount of $114,046.76 with the contingency of the grant
for the transpired wall.
12. Consideration/Action
to revise Chapter 8.17 (Minimum Requirement for Airport Aeronautical Services) Ordinance and Chapter 8.18 (Operating
Procedures for Parachute Jumping) Ordinance; (Attachment)
Director Euclide explained the majority of the changes were approved previously but never put into ordinance form.
The main change is the portion that would allow for some work to be done at the airport by non-based citizens for
a fee.
Mayor Halverson mentioned it is his intent to place on the agenda for the Common Council Meeting the formation
of an airport committee to deal with more in depth analysis at the airport.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, Whiting would like to see a commission for the use of the runways set up versus
a committee.
David Ladick, 4517 Nicolet Avenue (Construcks Inc.) his company has an airplane based here at the airport. He is
concerned about the specific maintenance items on the aircraft. He would like to see it percentage based versus
specific items on a list.
Alderperson Brooks moved, seconded by Alderperson Myers to approve the amendment to the Airport Minimum Standard
Ordinance.
13. Airport Manager's Report;
(Attachment)
Corey Marschke added things are updated by the minute with the progression of projects going on.
Mayor Halverson moved, seconded by Alderperson Brooks to accept the Airport Manager Report and place it on file.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
14. Director's Report; (Attachment)
- Stevens Point Airport
- Engineering
- Streets
Alderperson Molski questioned the Wilshire Ditching
Project. Mayor Halverson answered that this project will be done under the updated time line.
C/T Schlice moved, seconded by Alderperson Heart to accept the Director's Report and place it on file.
Ayes all; nays none; motion carried.
15. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Halverson
adjourned the September 8, 2008 Board of Public Works meeting at 9:19 PM.
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