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ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, Richard King
COMMITTEE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 8, 1999
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: St. Croix County Highway Department Office, Hammond
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
APPROVE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT:
REVIEW FUND BALANCES
REVIEW HIGIiWAY SAFETY MINUTES.:,
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE REQUESTS;
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENT,:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Discuss New Somerset Shop
Review Gravel Pit Alternatives
Review and Discuss Truck','Box gr,opo:sals
Review and Discuss Hydraulic Proposals
Review and Discuss push,,AIe Proposals:,'; ..
NEW BUSINESS:
Review Skid Steer Specifications
Review 1998 Reports of Financial Operations
Review and Approve 1999 A.UP Contracts
Discuss CTH "IIU" Improvement Alternatives
Discuss Long Truck Route Requests
ANY OTHER BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LW:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT:
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order.)
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel J. >+edderly, P.E., R.L.S.; Highway Commissioner
DATE: April 1, 1999
QUALITY • EFFICIENCY • PRIDE
MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION -COMMITTEE
Meeting of April 8, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chairman King at 9:03 A.M.
Roll call was taken with Dowd, Grant, Jacobson, King, and Larson in
attendance. Staff members present included Fedderly, Ramberg, and
Schofield.
A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Larson, to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried.
The group reviewed the -upcoming events and meetings. A motion was
made by King, seconded by Dowd, to schedule the next meeting for May
5, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. with King and Larson reviewing vendors at 8:30
A.M. Motion carried.
Action on Previous Minutes: A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by
Larson, to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1999 meeting as mailed
to the members. Motion carried.
Approve Vouchers for Payment: Dowd and King reviewed the vouchers at
8:30 A.M. A motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to approve the
vouchers - for payment. Motion carried.
Discuss CTH "UU" Improvement Alternatives: City of Hudson
representatives: Denny Darnold, City Planner; and Tom Syfko of BRA &
Associates, City Engineer, joined the Committee for the CTH "UU"
discussions.
Fedderly reviewed the condition of the road and preliminary
improvement alternatives for the section of CTH "UU" from Jacobs Lane
past the Carmichael Road intersection to Wisconsin Street. With a
rough plan and preliminary cost figures the group reviewed two
improvement alternatives. Cost breakdowns for a rehabilitation option
versus a reconstruction option was handed out and discussed.
With this information, the Transportation Committee will be able to
determine the scope of the project desired for county road improvement
purposes. The alternative desired will be brought to the City of
Hudson for initial discussions regarding the level of improvements
desired by each entity, as well as the costs involved for each entity.
With a joint, cooperative effort, the Highway Department and the City
of Hudson will be able to improve this section of CTH "UU" to the
satisfaction of all parties.
Review Gravel Pit Alternatives: Crushing proposals were opened. A
motion was made by Dowd, seconded by Grant, to award the 1999 crushing
proposal to American Materials for $1.50 per ton at the Olson pit and
$1.70 per ton at the Spooner quarry. Motion carried.
Fedderly reviewed the Olson gravel pit purchase alternatives available
with a map of the area. The group discussed land values, the quantity
of gravel in the land, the restrictions surrounding the pit, the costs
to remove the gravel, and payback periods involved.
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A motion was made by King, seconded by Grant, to authorize Fedderly to
negotiate purchase price and terms of purchase with Ralph and
Marguerite Olson for the 120 acres available contingent upon the
approval of the Transportation Committee. Motion carried.
Review New Somerset Shop: Fedderly noted that 10 acres would be used
for the new Somerset shop. The group discussed the option available
to swap all but 10 acres of the Somerset pit with Dan Casey for
additional gravel pit resources contiguous to the Olson gravel pit.
A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by King, to authorize Fedderly
to negotiate conditions for a land swap with Dan Casey contingent upon
the approval of the Transportation Committee. Motion carried.
Review and Discuss Truck Box Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield
reviewed a spreadsheet of the proposals received for (3) 7-8 cubic
yard maintenance truck boxes and for (2) 12-14 cubic yard hauling
truck boxes. An aluminum box option was also discussed.
Review and Discuss Hydraulic Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield
reviewed a spreadsheet of the proposals received for truck hydraulics.
Review and Discuss Push Axle Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield
reviewed a spreadsheet of the proposals received for truck steer/push
axles.
The group reviewed the package options that include all five boxes,
the hydraulics, and the steering axles. A motion was made by Dowd,
seconded by Larson, to approve the proposal package, including all
items that meet specifications, from Menomonie Truck for a total of
$82,367.00. Motion carried.
Review Skid Steer Specifications: Fedderly and Schofield handed out
and reviewed the skid steer specifications developed by the Machinery
Management Committee.
Review 1998 Reports of Financial Operations: Fedderly handed out
copies of the "1998 Reports of Financial Operations" for the
Committee's review. The group will review the reports at the next
meeting.
Review and Approve 1999 AUP Contracts: Fedderly reviewed the over two
million dollars worth of AUP (Authorized Unit Price) contracts for
federal aid work obtained. There are three copies of eight contracts
to sign_. A motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to authorize
Fedderly to sign all copies of the contracts on behalf of himself and
the Transportation Committee. Motion carried.
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April 8, 1999
ulscuss Long -rrucx Route Requests: Fedde
WisDOT to designate the section of STH 4
truck route (i.e. double bottom trailer
Highway Department has gone on record i
long truck routes for safety and congest
STH 46 is straight and does not seem t
the other routes requested in the past.
send Fedderly to these hearings and r
rly reviewed a request made to
6 from STH 64 north as a long
use route). St. Croix County
n the past as opposing these
ion reasons. This section of
o give a safety threat as did
The Committee decided not to
emain neutral regarding this
request.
Seminar Attendance Requests: None.
Announcements and Correspondences: Fedderly noted that Jacobson and he
will be speaking at the STH/I-94 project ground breaking Friday, April
9, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. The Fabco open house is April 16 - 17, 1999 in
Eau Claire, and the American Materials open house is April 17, 1999.
Review Fund Balances: Ramberg handed out the April 1, 1999 fund
balances.
Review Highway Safety Minutes: Ramberg handed out the January 15, 1999
and the February 19, 1999 safety minutes.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Larson, to
adjourn at 12:21 P.M. Motion carried.
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