PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2026/02/17 Packet
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 5:45 P.M.
CITY HALL – UPSTAIRS CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
TED NOTZ, CHAIRMAN
RICHARD WALTHER
NANCY NOVIT
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID
FOR THE GRIFFITH-WOODLAND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
BYRON KUTZ
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING – MARCH 2, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2, 2026,
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL – UPSTAIRS CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Notz called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Aldermen Richard
Walther and Nancy Novit were in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering; Corey Wierema, Superintendent of
Public Works; Matt Brugioni, Superintendent of Public Works, and Jim Lockefeer,
Assistant Director of Public Works.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 20, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Alderman Walther moved to approve the January 20, 2026, Public Works
Committee meeting minutes. Alderman Novit seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
The Committee agreed to reorder the agenda items to first discuss the City
Landscape Maintenance Agreement, followed by the Old Mill Area Sidewalk
Connectivity Project.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE CITY
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – COREY WIEREMA
Superintendent Wierema reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the project, the various areas
maintained under the contract, the potential to transition certain areas in-house
if it proves more cost effective and results in a higher quality of service, and
landscaping at South Park.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend City Council Award approval to
continue the three-year contract that was approved in FY2024 and proceed
with the third year of a three-year contract with Sundance Lawncare for an
amount not to exceed $214,900. Alderman Novit seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OLD MILL AREA SIDEWALK
CONNECTIVITY PROJECT – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed Special Service Areas (SSAs), other areas
in town that do not have sidewalks, the potential impacts of construction on
residents along Oak Knoll, the Safe Routes to School grant application, and the
proposed sidewalk connection on Old Mill, including associated construction
challenges and costs.
Alderman Novit moved to table the item related to the design engineering
services agreement for the Old Mill Area Sidewalk Connectivity and directed City
staff to engage with potential impacted Oak Knoll residents to gauge their
thoughts related to the Project. Alderman Walther seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
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III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
The Committee and City staff discussed the below presentation slides.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the upcoming City Council water rate
and Water Fund.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
V. NEXT MEETING – FEBRUARY 17, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Walther moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works
Committee at 6:14 P.M. Alderman Novit seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant Director of Public Works
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
BID FOR THE GRIFFITH-WOODLAND
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
BYRON KUTZ
GRIFFITH -WOODLAND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
•Existing sewer is undersized and floods street 6 - 9 inches during storms
•Scope
•Storm-sewer replacement and upsizing
•Associated full-depth resurfacing and sidewalk repairs
GRIFFITH -WOODLAND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
•Received 5 bids
•Total Budget: $425,000
•FY2027: $200,000
•FY2028: $225,000
•Maneval successfully constructed previous projects
•Schedule: Spring Break (begins March 23) through late May
Contractor Firm Bid Amount
Maneval Construction
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
DiMeo
D'Land Construction, LLC
Action requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council award the Low Bid for the
Griffith-Woodland Storm Sewer Improvements Project to Maneval Construction and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $372,150 and a 10%
Contingency in the Amount of $37,215 for a Total Project Cost of $409,365
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY ’26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline Notes
Waukegan & Westleigh Intersection Improvements -
Construction Engineering Road 10%Summer 2027
Consultant staff preparing for project and meeting with
adjacent school. Private utility relocations start week of
2/16. Construction expected to begin 3/9.
Deerpath Streetscape – Construction Streetscape 99%January – October Punchlist items still continuing to be addressed.
Walden East Bridge Repairs Design Bridge 10%June – April 2026 Awarded by City Council. Staff held kick-off meeting with
design-team.
Waveland Park Pavilion Project Parks 40%Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Demolition complete, site utilities installed,
and CMU block construction almost complete. Roof truss
installation to follow.
Storm Sewer Design Cherokee: Grandview-Forest Hill Storm Sewer – Design 95%May – October budgeted with FY28 funding.
Griffith Woodland Storm Sewer Construction Storm Sewer – Const. 5%Spring / Summer 2026 and CC on 3/2/26
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 2, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – WATER FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline
Water Meter Replacement Purchase & Installation Water 10%FY25-FY29 northwest area of town.
Basswood Watermain Replacement Design (Blackthorn-Westleigh)Water 95%February – September
Elevated Tank Generator Replacement Water 10%March 6/2/25. Coordinating work with contractor.
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Elevated Tank Painting Water 10%Spring 2026 project
Annual Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Sanitary 100%October-November
Manhole Lining and I&I Repairs Sanitary 100%Summer – Fall 2025
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 2, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY ’2 7 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
(WILL BE AVAILABLE AT MEETING)
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING:
MARCH 2, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT