Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Public Works director flags reservoir inspections, beaver-dam management and staffing needs
Summary
Public Works Director Dustin Lueckenotte reported on reservoir inspections, the annual water flushing program, beaver-dam management and ongoing issues at a new facility; he emphasized staffing shortfalls and the need for a new water distribution operator and equipment purchases.
Public Works Director Dustin Lueckenotte provided the council with an overview of recent department activities and operational needs, saying staff have been cleaning and inspecting both city reservoirs and conducting the annual water system flushing program. He reported ongoing beaver-dam management and said staff are pursuing long-term solutions to recurring issues.
Lueckenotte also described continuing coordination with Swinnerton to resolve issues at the city's new facility and said the department expects installation of a dedicated Comcast internet service soon. He emphasized budget constraints and staffing shortfalls compared with similarly sized cities, saying the department needs to hire a new water distribution operator and acquire additional equipment to meet service demands.
Council members and staff discussed staffing and budget considerations and agreed to add agenda items to improve communication with boards and committees. No formal action or appropriation was taken at the March 17 meeting; the Public Works report was informational and will feed into the upcoming budget process.
