09 Additional Agenda Item - Public Works Department Monthly Report

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City of Pequot Lakes Public Works Department Monthly Report NOVEMBER REPORT—prepared in prep for the December 4th, 2018 Council Mtg. By Jason Gorr—City of Pequot Lakes Public Works Director Parks Department: After prepping for the winter season (blowing pine needles in parks, moving snowmobile hazards/benches/tables, shutting off water, removing summer items), staff rented a pull- behind bucket lift and worked to hang holiday lighting in Trailside Park with some help from Park Board Volunteers, arrange for pole banners, and maintain flags as needed. Snow removal and sanitation were addressed as needed. Preventative maintenance was performed on and to items placed in storage included all the lawnmowers, weed whips, and hand tools. Streets Department: Some of the major time demands of course were prepping equipment for winter season including extensive plow prep and maintenance on the Mack/Sterling Trucks and also the 1-tons and Skid Steer. This included new(wear) Edges as needed and drive tire replacement on the Sterling. Large trucks were also converted from summer shouldering work equipment to salt/sand spreading equipment as well as mounting the pickup based salt spreader(on 2015 F350). Each p/u was outfitted with shovels, pry bars, salt buckets/scoops,and plows mounted/tested. Other streets related winter prep included developing procedure for new staff and routes, driving and examining/training routes,and strategizing how best to handle and prioritize the new'turn backs'. (Just for reference the new 6 miles of total roads equates to rough/y 36 miles of total new maintenance routes (6 pass roads including turn lanes and total widthsJ which is a considerable adjustment from previous responsibilities for the department. These roads are also a much higher rate of speed and traffic so they need to be addressed accordingly.) Buildings: Routine maintenance and sanitation was performed in relation to normal `rounds' and specific requests, many of which were holiday related. MAJOR time and efforts went into converting the full time shop location from the former City Hall building to the new location on Derksen Road. All the tools,equipment, supplies,furniture, etc. had to be moved,organized, and supplemented to accommodate the new facility. Several remaining contractor items were addressed and staff familiarized,which of course is an ongoing process. Racking Assembly, Pressure Washer Use, office furniture, computers/printer were all assembled and ordered as needed. Other: Cemetery markings(rows/roads)for winter as well as one cremation grave were done. 2 snowfalls(2"+) happened and although they weren't up to policy standards for a full `snow event' (requires 3"+),we still salted/sanded/plowed major effected areas as needed including roads, lots, walkways. New staff hiring occurred also (Dalton Engholm). Water and Wastewater Report: -already in your packets