May 29, 2012 Work Session
1. CHANNEL ROAD RAIN GARDEN – 7:00
a. Staff has received a couple of complaints recently regarding the condition of the Channel Road rain garden. The rain garden has become overgrown with cattails, which have effectively crowded out the original plantings in the garden. Staff has met regarding the rain garden several times in the past few months to come up with possible cost effective modifications to the rain garden which will be discussed with the Council at the work session.
2. STREET LIGHT DISCUSSION – 7:25
a. City and contract staff met on Thursday, May 24th to discuss the street light options and safety concerns with the existing lights. Included for the Council to review are some pictures of the light that recently fell down. The consensus among staff was that the seven street lights with three sides rusted out should be immediately removed and one spare light installed near the Marina Shopping Center so there is still adequate lighting on the corridor. Staff agreed that this would not result in a significant additional financial burden to the City because the street lights will need to be removed regardless of what the Council finally ends up deciding and having them removed will allow the Council to look at their options in a thoughtful and deliberative manner without being rushed to act quickly due to concerns about one of these lights falling.
b. Included for review is a basic description of the three options the Council has regarding the street lights. Options 1 and 2 would require little additional research and staff involvement. The total costs are based upon received quotes and should be reliable. Option 3 is relatively wide open and would depend on a number of factors. This option would require additional research by staff and engineering involvement. If the Council wishes to pursue this option MFRA representatives will provide the Council with a proposal at the meeting to perform an assessment of the City’s current lighting and electrical system which will give them the needed information to solicit price estimates for option 3.
3. CERTIFIED AUTO – 8:15
a. Al Brixius will provide the Council with an update regarding the current status of the west end of Certified Auto. Included for review is a memo and plan from Al.
4. WATER RATES – 8:40
a. Staff was recently contacted by the manager of boomerang labs. He was wondering if the City is looking at making an adjustment to the water rates. I told him that the Council had not discussed the issue lately and that I would bring it to the Council’s attention for direction.
5. PART TIME EMPLOYEE UPDATE – 8:50
a. Position description included.
6. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. June Channel 8 & 20 Schedules
b. Spring Clean Up Estimate
7. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Staff has received a couple of complaints recently regarding the condition of the Channel Road rain garden. The rain garden has become overgrown with cattails, which have effectively crowded out the original plantings in the garden. Staff has met regarding the rain garden several times in the past few months to come up with possible cost effective modifications to the rain garden which will be discussed with the Council at the work session.
2. STREET LIGHT DISCUSSION – 7:25
a. City and contract staff met on Thursday, May 24th to discuss the street light options and safety concerns with the existing lights. Included for the Council to review are some pictures of the light that recently fell down. The consensus among staff was that the seven street lights with three sides rusted out should be immediately removed and one spare light installed near the Marina Shopping Center so there is still adequate lighting on the corridor. Staff agreed that this would not result in a significant additional financial burden to the City because the street lights will need to be removed regardless of what the Council finally ends up deciding and having them removed will allow the Council to look at their options in a thoughtful and deliberative manner without being rushed to act quickly due to concerns about one of these lights falling.
b. Included for review is a basic description of the three options the Council has regarding the street lights. Options 1 and 2 would require little additional research and staff involvement. The total costs are based upon received quotes and should be reliable. Option 3 is relatively wide open and would depend on a number of factors. This option would require additional research by staff and engineering involvement. If the Council wishes to pursue this option MFRA representatives will provide the Council with a proposal at the meeting to perform an assessment of the City’s current lighting and electrical system which will give them the needed information to solicit price estimates for option 3.
3. CERTIFIED AUTO – 8:15
a. Al Brixius will provide the Council with an update regarding the current status of the west end of Certified Auto. Included for review is a memo and plan from Al.
4. WATER RATES – 8:40
a. Staff was recently contacted by the manager of boomerang labs. He was wondering if the City is looking at making an adjustment to the water rates. I told him that the Council had not discussed the issue lately and that I would bring it to the Council’s attention for direction.
5. PART TIME EMPLOYEE UPDATE – 8:50
a. Position description included.
6. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. June Channel 8 & 20 Schedules
b. Spring Clean Up Estimate
7. MISCELLANEOUS