PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2026/02/02 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