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Public works report flags water inspection steps, siren repairs and proposed dog-ordinance update
Summary
Public Works/Maintenance Aaron Wagner told the Rose Creek council about planned smoke testing for water-system cross-connections, lift-station voltage repairs, siren tamper-proofing and a proposed rewrite of dog ordinances; the council asked for the dog-ordinance revision to return to the March agenda.
Public Works/Maintenance Aaron Wagner updated the Rose Creek City Council on Feb. 3 about a range of infrastructure and operations issues, including a planned smoke test to identify cross-connections in the water system, repair work on a lift station's voltage problem, moving and tamper-proofing the downtown siren control box, and concerns about stray and nuisance dogs that prompted a volunteer offer to rewrite the city's dog ordinances.
Wagner said Freeborn Mower Electric Coop was scheduled to repair reported up-and-down voltage at a city lift station. He described advice from Fox Electric and AnCom to raise the siren control box 10 feet and to install a tamper-proof box and new timer. Wagner also said game cameras have been installed at a vandalized downtown area, and that Zach from Rural Water can assist with a smoke test to reveal poor fittings, cross-connections or cracked piping when weather is warmer and ground is dry.
On staffing and training, Wagner said he attended water training in St. Cloud and can provide on-the-job training for colleagues under Bob, Craig or Tom for up to a year or until testing certification is completed. GigFire installed internet service at the old fire hall at no cost to the city and may help provide point-to-point Wi-Fi service to the park.
The council discussed dog issues at length after Mayor Andrew Leisen said door-to-door outreach found dogs were a top resident concern. Wagner noted the city currently keeps stray dogs in a single cage at the old fire hall and, per existing practice outlined by Council Member Tom Lewison, holds animals for five days before transferring them to the Austin dog pound with associated fees if no owner is found. Sheryl Taylor offered to rewrite dog ordinances dating from 2003, 1979 and 1986 to strengthen enforcement. Mayor Leisen asked Clerk Allas to keep the item on the March agenda.
Council members also discussed a resident report about wastewater from a home on 4th Street; Sprung recommended a water check and camera inspection, while Lewison said some homes on 4th Street sit low and may require lift solutions. The council approved a separate motion to seek contractor quotes to sealcoat and crack-fill streets identified as needing work.
Next steps recorded in the minutes include scheduling follow-up inspections or camera work on 4th Street, pursuing electrician work for siren control equipment, and returning the proposed dog-ordinance rewrite to the March agenda for consideration.
