PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2026/03/16 Minutes
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 2, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Novit moved to approve the March 2, 2026, Public Works Committee
meeting minutes. Alderman Walther seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF A DESIGN
SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR THE SOUTH PARK PHASE II PROJECT – COREY WIEREMA
Superintendent Wierema reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed the project schedule, funding, and the
proposed design contingency amount.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend City Council approval of design
services for the South Park Phase II Project to Rvi and authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement in the amount of $180,600 plus a 10% contingency in
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the amount of $18,060 for a total cost of $198,660. Alderman Novitt seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PLAN REVIEW AND CITY ENGINEERING
SERVICES – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic
The Committee and City staff discussed typical services and hours provided via
the agreement, proposals previously received through the Request for Proposal
process, budget, and cost history.
Alderman Novit moved to recommend City Council approval of a 1-year
professional services agreement renewal for plan review and City Engineering
Services with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$45,000. Alderman Walther seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF A DESIGN
SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR THE ONWENTSIA & POPLAR STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below presentation slides on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the existing storm sewer infrastructure,
the project design schedule, and project coordination with IDOT .
Alderman Walther moved to recommend City Council approval of design
engineering services for the Onwentsia Poplar Storm Sewer Improvements Project
to Mackie Consultants, LLC., and authorization for the City Manager to execute
an agreement in the amount of $146,400 to include a 5% contingency in the
amount of $7,320 for a total cost of $153,720. Alderman Novit seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
The Committee and City staff discussed the below presentation slides.
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
V. NEXT MEETING – APRIL 6, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Novit moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee
at 6:12 P.M. Alderman Walther seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant Director of Public Works