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'/Public Works Committee
June 11, 1992
Committee: Chairman Habecker, Trustees Barker and
Gillette
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works
Director Linnane, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
REOUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNER TO TRANSFER WATER TAP TO ADJACENT LOT.
Ray Merry, owner of Lot 8, Block 13, Carriage Hills, Fifth Filing
is in the process of purchasing the adjacent Lot 7, both of which
are vacant, and is requesting the water tap for Lot 7 be
transferred to Lot 8. The owner desires to combine both lots into
one dwelling site. Lot 7 contains a water tap, Lot 8 does not, and
as the owner desires to build on Lot 8, he desires to transfer said
tap. Director Linnane advised that Town policy does not allow tap
transfers except in certain instances. As the owner does not
intend on building a structure that uses any water on Lot 7, and
the request of a unique circumstance, the Committee recommends the
request be approved.
MARYS LAKE LODGE PROPERTY - REOUEST APPROVAL TO CONVERT RAW WATER
BULK SERVICE TO POTABLE WATER BULK SERVICE.
The Town is currently serving Marys Lake Lodge with raw water at
the rate of $1.00/1,000 gallons through a 2" tap. The Town has
converted its water service in this area to an 8" potable water
line, thus the non -potable water supply is no longer available.
Due to the conversion, the property owner will realize a fee
increase to $5.50/1,000 gallons as the water being provided will be
treated. In addition, staff has determined, using hydraulic
studies, that the equivalent fixture units should be limited to
640.
Burt Wadman, and Norm Wilson, General Partners, and Fred Poppy,
Board of Managers, presented a brief history on the water service
to the property relating to the Crystal Water Company. As
documentation is unavailable, assumptions have been made that the
intent of previous property owners was to exchange water rights for
a water tap. The owners are not convinced that the 2" tap was
strictly a raw water tap. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's
representative, discussed the equivalent fixture value cap and
logic used to compute same, water storage, and the conversion to
treated water which eliminated the raw water supply for the
property owner. In summary, Mr. Kochevar reported that the owner
will accept the potable water bulk rate of $5.50/1,000 gallons;
however, the "cap" was unacceptable. Following discussion, the
Committee recommends the Marys Lake Lodge account be converted to
a potable water bulk rate of $5.50/1,000 gallons, and that staff be
authorized to further discuss the cap and water storage and report
their decision to the Committee when available.
"SUPPORT THE BIKEWAY" PETITION - REOUEST TOWN SUPPORT.
Larry Wexler, spokesman, reported that due to concern being
expressed by residents and visitors for the need of a network of
bike paths, he submitted a petition containing 244 signatures. Mr.
Wexler, along with Street/Park Superintendent Speedlin conducted an
on -site inspection of existing bike paths to review the possibility
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of connecting same. The path on Highway 34 (east) could be
connected to an existing park near the Bureau of Reclamation
spillway and the Highway 7 path could be connected to the ponds in
Carriage Hills. Both paths would provide a very scenic experience
and would be unique as they would include additional recreation.
Administrator Klaphake reported that the Capital Improvements Plan
includes four such loops and that the Town Board is in process of
establishing their priorities in the Plan. Discussion included the
potential conflict of bicycles and vehicular traffic, safety, and
signing. Mr. Wexler reported that he will obtain a copy of
existing guidelines for bike paths as prepared by CDOT. The
Committee recommends the Town lend their support toward development
of a safe bike path system, commenting that the proposal should
follow a review process.
BICYCLE PARKING - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DESIGNATE.
Larry Wexler reported that subsequent to the Park and Ride Program
and meetings with Police Department and EPURA personnel, an area
designated for bicycle parking was essential. Staff is in
agreement with Mr. Wexler and has determined that an area located
in the southeast corner of the parking lot (Country Kitchen Parking
Lot) on Riverside/Elkhorn could be utilized for such a purpose. An
estimated expenditure is $500.00 which includes a double bicycle
rack and materials. The rack will accommodate approximately 20
bicycles. The Committee recommends approval of the concept and
expenditure.
CHANGE ORDERS/WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - REOUEST PAYMENT APPROVAL.
The Committee reviewed the following change orders:
High Drive Water Line, additional asphalt $ +931.00
W. Wonderview Ave. Crossing, " +171.00
Eastern Interconnect Water & Sewer,
reduction, deletions from
Contract -3,384.25
Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant, furnish
high -range turbidimeter, plus miscellaneous
small piping revisions +3,767.00
The Committee recommends all four change orders, as presented, be
approved for payment.
1992 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO BID.
The 1992 Street Improvement Program proposes overlaying 1.5 miles
of streets. Staff identified eight streets for overlaying,
contingent upon the budget which is $75,000.00, and requested
authorization to bid the project. The Committee recommends staff
be authorized to bid the 1992 Street Improvement Program, returning
to the Committee for further review.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the monthly Customer Service and Water
Reports for May.
A preliminary fire damage estimate for the Marys Lake Water
Treatment Plant is $1.3 million; however, this figure has not yet
been agreed upon by the Contractor, Insurance Company, and the
Town. A new roof is now in place and work is well underway to
repair the damage. Staff anticipates the plant will be on-line
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September 15±.
The MacGregor Street Widening Project has been completed, which
resulted in an additional 38 parking spaces at a cost of
$380.00/space. The project was completed under budget, and staff
commended those employees assigned to this project for a job well
done.
The Restroom Remodeling Project at the Chamber of Commerce was
completed prior to Memorial Day Weekend.
A rough -draft copy of the Mail Delivery Questionnaire will be
mailed by the Post Office to staff next week. The Committee urged
staff to ensure that when the questionnaire is returned by
residents, information be carefully analyzed.
To ensure that household paint is disposed of correctly, the
Transfer Station has scheduled collection on Saturday, June 13th.
CDOT Representatives will begin gathering design criteria for the
State's Highway 34 and 7 Street Widening Projects contained in
their CDOT's 5-year Plan in the near future. Meetings will be held
with affected agencies to collect ideas, which may include
discussion on bike paths.
There being no further business, Chairman Habecker invited all to
participate in the Park and Ride Program beginning on Monday, and
he adjourned the meeting at 3:35 P.M.
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
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