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Home My WebLink About6B Public Works Week Report Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MAY 22, 2017 AGENDA #: 6B PREPARED BY: BRIAN WELCH, INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR PRESENTED BY: JASON WEDEL, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 21-27, 2017 DISCUSSION: Introduction This year the theme of public works week is “Public Works Connects Us,” which celebrates the vital role public works department plays in connecting our city, the state, and the nation. Our Public Works Department makes sure that potable water is there when you turn your faucet on in the morning, plows the streets and trails when they are deep with snow, and keeps City parks clean and safe. The men and women in our department are on duty 24/7 from power outages where they make sure the lift stations are working, preventing sewer backups; to making sure the ball fields are in excellent condition for a Sunday tournament game; to performing maintenance on the Police and Fire Department vehicles allowing those departments emergency use of their vehicles. History Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across the nation, APWA’s 26,000 members use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the infrastructure of our local communities. Current Circumstances I consider myself very fortunate to work with the following employees who make up the City’s Public Works Department. They make my job possible. Streets and Utilities Jake Theisen Jim Larson Andy Stephes Dan Blakeborough Alex Breeggemann Jesse Ellanson Bruce Friedges Jake Hartman Dan Meger Bob Mesenbrink Sam Olson Bryce Pap Philip Ryan Thomas Schroers Justin Skluzacek Eric Whitmer Parks Greg Skluzacek Anthony Anderson Mike Buesgens Jeremy Coy Tom Hein Lee Karow 2 Chad Maatta Fleet Maintenance Chad Shimota Chris Zweber Dave Monnens Stormwater Pete Young Administrative at Maintenance Center Barb Thompson Nick Zurbey Brian Welch Conclusion I recommend the Mayor proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2017, as National Public Works Week by reading the attached proclamation. ISSUES: As stated above. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None ALTERNATIVES: 1.Mayor proclaims May 21-27, 2017 as National Public Works Week in Prior Lake RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative #1 PROCLAMATION National Public Works Week, May 21-27, 2017 Whereas, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and Whereas, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings, and parks; and Whereas, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and Whereas, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and Whereas the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the Prior Lake Public Works Department is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform, Now, therefore, I, Kirt Briggs, Mayor of the City of Prior Lake, do hereby proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2017, as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Prior Lake, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing for our public works and to recognize the year-round 24- hour per day contribution public works officials make to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life. ____________________________________ Kirt Briggs, Mayor The Year in Public Works They are the unsung heroes of society – serving the public 24 hours a day with quiet dedication and determination, providing valuable resources like fresh water, clean and safe streets, sewer service, flood control, beautiful parks and trails, well-groomed athletic fields, and much more. Remember your Public Works professionals during the 2017 National Public Works Week (May 21 – 27) and their contributions to making Prior Lake a wonderful place to live, work and play for a lifetime. Learn more about Public Works at www.cityofpriorlake.com/ public-works.php By the Numbers… Satisfy your need for data, impress your neighbors, play Prior Lake trivia. We’ve got the city’s stats here! City streets 106 miles Water pipes 137 miles Water wells 7 Water towers (total) 1,750,000 gallons Fire hydrants 1,611 5 years of water use (millions of gal.) showing summer irrigation Sewer pipes 118 miles Stormwater pipes 79 miles Storm ponds 143 Street sweeping 488 tons of debris Park & natural lands 1,056 acres Playgrounds 38 Trails & sidewalks 78 miles Streetlights 1,373 Fleet mechanics 988 work tickets Public Works 2016 Annual Report City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota St SE 952-447-9800 Streets Public Works maintains over 100 miles of city streets within Prior Lake. Work includes snow plowing, pothole repairs, seal-coating, patching, and overlays. Large-scale reconstruction projects are planned and managed by the city’s Engineering Dept. Annual Target Completed Seal-coating 6.75 miles 8.7 miles Mill & Overlay 3.4 miles 0.9 miles Reconstruct 2 miles 0.5 miles Snow-plowing Timely snow removal for all 13 storms Over 4,000 miles of plowing for safe winter streets Quarterly inspections of city streetlights meant that 2/3 of outages were reported to electrical utilities before residents had to call them in. Stormwater/Lakes Our lakes and ponds are some of the best qualities of our community. The city works to meet and exceed state and federal requirements to ensure they can be enjoyed today and into the future. • Updated no-wake rules to protect shorelines • Created a formal flood response plan and long-term flood control options in cooperation with the local watershed district Water It takes 7 wells, a 7-million gal/day treatment plant, two water towers, over 130 miles of water pipes, and thousands of valves and hydrants to deliver clean drinking water to the residents and businesses of our city. In addition to regular maintenance, Public Works staff respond at all hours and weather conditions to repair any disruptions to water delivery. • Well 5 pump equipment was overhauled • The city’s decadal Wellhead Protection Plan updated to ensure contamination prevention • Lawn irrigation continues to be the major cause for the city to seek greater water capacity, with summer daily use 5-7 times greater than winter needs. Parks Prior Lake offers over 50 parks and natural areas and over 75 miles of trails and sidewalks that include public beaches, fishing piers, playgrounds, and athletic fields that are maintained by Parks staff for year-round recreational opportunities. • Expansion & development of Eaglebrook Park and playground • Upgraded the 20-year old lights at Ponds Park and added a storage building to share with P.L.A.Y. • Thanks to the Rotary Club funding and collaboration to upgrade the Rotary Gateway Park in downtown! Sanitary Sewer Over 115 miles of pipes and 41 pumps are required to remove wastewater from Prior Lake to the treatment plant in Shakopee. Pump inspections twice per week and preventative maintenance to the pipe network are done to minimize the chance of leaks or backups. • Cleaned 1/3 of city sewer mains • Video inspections of 1/5 of the sewer mains Facilities From City Hall to the Police Dept. to the Lakefront Pavilion, Library, Fire Halls, and the Maintenance Center, city staff maintain a wide range of public buildings to support city operations and to provide public spaces for use by the community. Regular maintenance and upkeep are necessary to keep the buildings functional and presentable as befitting their role as long-term investments by and for our community. • Completion of the energy-saving GESP upgrades to multiple city buildings and switch to the validation and monitoring phase to ensure the cost savings are realized. Fleet Running our city takes people and equipment. Over 100 vehicles and other pieces of heavy equipment are in use throughout the city. Our mechanics keep them running smoothly to extend their lifespans as long as safely possible. • Replacement of heavy dump truck • Replacement of large mower • Regular replacement of police and fire vehicles Cell Towers The city renegotiated/amended leases with 4 ell providers who operate equipment on city-owned towers. Contact Us City Hall ........................ 952-447-9800 Public Works .................. 952-447-9896 Maintenance Building 17073 Adelmann St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Hours: 8 AM – 4:30 PM