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Home My WebLink About7B - Public Works Week/~ PRIp\ ~~ C7 U tr1 ~INNES~~~ 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: MAY 17, 2010 7B CRAIG ELDRED, STREET AND UTILITIES SUPERVISOR PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 16 - 22, 2010 PRESENTATION: Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across the nation, APWA's tens of thousands of members use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives by planning, building, managing and operating the infrastructure of our local communities. This year the theme of Public Works Week is "ABOVE, BELOW, 8~ ALL AROUND YOU." This theme seeks to enhance the prestige of the often- unsung heroes of our society -the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication. ABOVE: Relevant items include public facilities, play structures and street lighting. BELOW: Relevant items include 127 miles of water main, 123 miles of sanitary sewer, 40 lift stations and 78 miles of storm sewer. ALL AROUND YOU: Relevant items include 1,019 acres of park and natural Land, 99 miles of street and 70 miles of trails and sidewalks. The Prior Lake Public Works Department works diligently at all of these items through design and inspection of reconstruction projects, park maintenance and improvements, water supply, sanitary collection and street maintenance. The Public Works Department has implemented and improved several new programs over the past few years which have succeeded and grown, from the removal of buckthorn to encourage re- forestation; the design, development and installation of rain-gardens and driveway replacements as part of City residential reconstruction projects to help manage and filtrate surface water run-off and the utilization of liquids; to improving de-icing practices. In addition to these items the City's Public Works Department continues to innovate and partner with other cities and entities on projects like compost recycling, the joint purchasing of products, equipment and services and the development of mutual assistance agreements with other cities and agencies. R:ICounci112010Agmda Reports10517101PWWeek agenda.tloc PUBLIC WORKS GRANT STUDIES, INITIATIVES AND REWARDS FOR 2010 IRON SAND FILTER RETROFITS Currently two applications have been completed to study the reduction of dissolved phosphorus by implementing contact with the iron sand benches placed in the side slopes of storm water ponds. Reduction of dissolved phosphorus would reduce impacts to downstream lakes and water bodies. The potential treatment savings may include up to $180.00 per pound of phosphorus as opposed to a calculated cost of $440.00 per pound of phosphorus. ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION REDUCTION INITIATIVE As irrigation water conservation becomes an even larger concern, staff is researching ways to reduce the reliance on the City's potable water system by utilizing storm water to irrigate athletic fields in the Ponds athletic complex. This initiative may have considerable impacts for future park irrigation planning. SWEEPING GRANT STUDY The City has partnered with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to study the effectiveness and efficiencies of the City's street sweeping program. The intention is to document the effectiveness of the reduction of phosphorus by preventing grass clippings, leaves and silt accumulations from entering the storm water system through effectively scheduled sweepings. TOUCH OF EXCELLENCE The City of Prior Lake was approached by the Minnesota section of APWA to provide a report on the City's "Smart Snow and Ice Control Program." The report consisted of past and current programs on anti-icing and de- icing efforts undertaken by the City to reduce chloride use and impacts on the watersheds which encompass the community. The City of Prior Lake was recognized as a leader in winter maintenance and received the APWA Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award at the 2010 APWA Snow Conference held in Omaha, Nebraska on April 18 - 22, 2010. Staff accepted the award from APWA President, Larry Koehle on behalf of the City. On Monday April 19, staff provided a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation on the challenges and benefits of the City program. Approximately 150 Public Works professionals from all over the United States, Canada and other foreign countries viewed the presentation, including a question and answer session about the City's program. The City's current program is one which provides clear studies in providing improved service in a much colder climate, with increased environmental challenges. The Prior Lake City Council, its residents and staff should be proud of the "Smart Snow and Ice Control Program" and its award winning practices for winter maintenance. The following dedicated employees make up the City's Public Works Department: R:ICounci112010Rgenda Reports105 17 101PW Week agenda.doc 2 Streets and Utilities Craig Eldred Brad Brandt Matt Hjermstad Fred Prindle Leo Dorn Jim Larson Bruce Meuleners Andy Stephes Jake Theisen Bruce Friedges Mick Meyer Joe Wiita Pete Hilgers Jesse Ellanson Parks AI Friedges Mike Buesgens Tom Hein Scott Johns Chad Maatta Jeremy Coy on Lee Karow Greg Skluzacek Carrie Wiita Fleet Maintenance Chad Shimota Chris Zweber Administration Steve Albrecht Jennifer Wittkopf Judy Pint Mary Olson Engineering Larry Poppler Ross Bintner Nate Briese Kevin Kleist The Public Works Department also utilizes nearly 40 seasonal employees to assist City staff. Their hard work and contribution to the City are also greatly appreciated. In closing, staff asks the Mayor to proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2010, as National Public Works Week by reading the attached proclamation. 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