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Staff ReportsPUBLIC,, ACTIVITY • ,OR JUNE 99 On June 6th, starting at 9 p.m. Public Works and Engineering personnel were called in to remove downed trees and tree limbs brought down by 4 112 " snowfall. They worked until after 1:30 a.m. and returned at their regular work times the next day to continue cleanup. Additional temporary workers were employed along with tree limb chippers and boom trucks. Two weeks of limb cleanup was needed to remove over 100,000 branches and limbs. Water Department employee Mike Ford was hit by a drunk driver during the limb removal and is expected to be off work for several months. A. OFFICE. REPORTS, BUDGETS. REQUESTS & COMPLAINTS -185 Work Orders issued -9 Emergency Callouts recorded -86 Line locate requests received -Continuing work on informational handout/brochure -Completed & submitted FY 95 Capital Improvements Report & Year End Inventory -Began FY 96 Budget Tracking System B SUPERVISION PERSONNEL & SAFETY. -Tom Gibson awarded mechanic position -John Lyons attending National Guard School in California -Hired temporary employee as Mike Ford's replacement C. CENTRAL GARAGE - 141 repair orders were completed during the month of June -Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 -Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 -WT/WW/SW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 -Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 -Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 -PW/BD/CD/TSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 -New clutch in Parks Kubota -New engine in rear loader garbage truck -Leaf machine activated -Have LaFrance ready for parade (Jim Snell) ENGINEERING A. ENGINEERING PROJECTS CURRENTLY BEING DESIGNED OR COORDINATED BY CITY STAFF. -Street construction materials specifications bid opening June 1st - Contracts awarded to low bidder -Continue to issue excavation permits -Continue inspection of construction projects -Continuing to conduct elevation surveys for Phase II map of GIS -Overlay Project approximately 40% complete -Final plans & specifications for 5th Ave East Sewer S.I.D project currently at DHES for approval -High school parking lot Phase II construction began June 26th -Completed review and approved Plans & Specifications for utility & roadway improvements for Sunrise View subdivision, Meadow Park II subdivision and Lonepine View Estates -Continuing reviews for Glacier Village Greens Phases VII & VIII sewer extensions -Lift station capacity issues are being considered for Connor's Corner, Franks Place and Southgate Villas -Awarded contracts for Water Supply Test Well to WWW, anticipated start date Mid July -Second Street East Sewer Rehabilitation awarded to PEC -Contractor, PEC completed rehab/repairs of 11 manholes -Met with officials of MDOT to discuss coordination for construction and/or replacement of utilities in conjunction with various phases of HWY 93 reconstruction -Met with County Road superintendent to discuss drainage issues in the Greenacres area -Continuing to monitor storm water inflow. Monitoring program indicates additional inflow sources in north central and northeast areas. Special inflow sites not yet identified -Met with TD&H to discuss SW Kalispell Facility plan -Completed Cadd drawings for the 5th Ave East S.I.D project OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE A. WATER PUMPING STORAGE DISTRIBUTION (Ben Van Dyke) -Continued maintenance of all pumps, motors, reservoirs, grounds and controls for the water supply system. -Produced 92,160,000 gallons of water, 20,431,000 gallons in the upper zone and 71,729,000 gallons in the lower zone. -Injected 62 pounds of chlorine at Lawrence Park pump station. -Trouble shoot & repaired pre lube system on Buffalo Hill well -Set two metering manholes at Buffalo Booster Station and Buffalo Hill well -Hired Ed's Electric to make repairs in transfer switch at booster station -Researched chart recorder data for chlorine system -Repaired leaks, replaced sprinkler heads and started up irrigation system -Assisted field crews on taps and leaks -Completed lead and copper testing B. SEWER FACILITIES LIFT STATIONS COLLECTION ( Vic Schroeder) -Weekly general maintenance continues at fourteen lift stations -Video and jet cleaning operations continue -Pumped Woodland Park and Daley Field public restroom holding tank -Cleaned storm drain inlets -Assisted in emergency tree limb removal -Videoed new sewer line at South Meadows C. SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONIDISPOSAL (Jack Fournier) ALLEY CLEAN UP. -Delivered fourteen 100 gallon containers, six 300 gallon containers, and one 400 gallon container -Weekly garbage service continues -Alley clean up continues -Repaired one 300 gallon container -Assembling newly received 100 & 300 gallon Roto containers CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE A. STREETS CURBS GUTTERS ALLEYS (Leonard Hogan) -Sweeping & flushing of city streets & state highways ongoing -Alley grading and dust coating ongoing -Patching ongoing -Cutout and patched Indian Trails -Patched storm line on 12th Street & 3rd Ave East -Crack sealed 2nd St. West between 2nd & 5th Ave -Reconstruction 12th St. East - removal of sidewalk -Prepped for overlay - 10th Ave West, 5th St West, & 3rd St West -Cutout patch on airport -Hauled sweepings from yard -Cleaned up from milling of keyways -Ramped keyways with cold mix until overlay is done -Cleaned up limbs in city -Reconstruction 6th Ave & 7th St flow line -Cutout on South Woodland -Prepped alley for paving -Graded Lawrence Park Road -Repaired Windward Way & Dairy Queen alley -Cutout & patched Ponderosa St sink holes -Alley clean up using loaders & trucks B. WATER CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEM REPAIR (Randy Vickhammer) -Replaced 2 fire hydrants -Work order and complaint resolution continues -Meter repair and replacement ongoing -Assisted Ben Van Dyke Buffalo Hill -Assisted Parks Department with limbs & tree removal -Located valves to raise prior to overlay -Assisted Street Department with patching -Cleaning and exercising valves -Repaired 1 valve -Replaced 1 curb stop -Dug 7 corp stops -Removed disconnected water services for Phase II High School 'Parking Lot C. SIGNALS SIGNS STRIPING SERVICES (Jerry Diegel) -Continued general maintenance on traffic signals, signs, meters, decorative lights, alley lights, special lighting, airport runway lights, barricading, banners and sight obstructions -Finished up intersections per safety up dates (Marvin Report) -Remounted historical sign at City Hall -Assisted with Wal Mart signal activation -Installed street sign at 6th Ave WN & West Nevada -Installed signs in Trippets lot -Installed "No Compression Braking" signs at all four Kalispell entrances -Installed "Bus Stop" signs in Woodland Park -Repaired meters for KPD -Assisted in emergency tree limb cleanup PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ACTIVITY REPORT June1995 Joanne Emrick The large amount of general precipitation this month has given us a chance to gather accurate information about the effect of rainfall on the total Plant flow. As a beginning point, the total Plant flow (which includes Evergreen) the first four days of June was approximately 2 million gallons per day, with Evergreen's flow at 338,000 gallons per day. Then on June 5th and 6th, we recorded 2.2" of precipitation in the Plant's rain gauge. The Weather Station at the Airport recorded 2.18", indicating an even pattern of precipitation across the valley. The total Plant flow increased to 4 million gallons per day, or approximately 1 million gallons per inch of rainfall extra. During this same time period, Evergreen's flow increased to 388,000 gallons per day. The additional flow continued until June 16th, when it returned to 2 million gallons per day. Evergreen's flow returned to 338,000 gallons per day on June 13th. On June 19th and 20th, we again had rain of 1.35". The total Plant flow increased to 3.4 million gallons per day, or once again approximately 1 million gallons per inch of rainfall. During this time, Evergreen's flow increased to 383,000 gallons per day. One day later Evergreen's flow returned to its' original volume, whereas the total Plant flow remained abnormally high for 6 days. During the heavy rainfall events, the Plant remained in compliance. However, the Laboratory analyses and Plant observations clearly show that the rain water has an adverse effect on the "bugs". The volume of rainfall water coming into the Plant will become an increasing problem as we reach the Plant design flow. We will have to "by-pass" the extra flow when we reach design capacity, an event that will have to be reported to the State under our permit. The three call -out alarms this month were caused by high water flows coming into the Plant. These alarms are purposely designed to call out an Operator when the flows reach exceptionally high levels. We are still working one operator short until an additional employee is hired. July 5, 1995 City Manager, Bruce Williams Honorable Mayor, Doug Rauthe City Council Members Quarterly Fire Department Report for the Second Quarter ending June 30, 1995. Fire Response By Type: B 1. Combustibles Near Heat 4 2. Electrical Wiring 2 3. Electrical Appliance Motor 3 4. Food Preparation 2 5. Rubbish, Weed, Garbage Can 6 6. Vehicle Fire,Wiring or Back Fire 1 7. Natural Gas Leak or Gas 1 Smell 8. Gasoline hazard Control 4 9. Chimney Fire 2 1O.Alarm Malfunction 14 ll.Malicious False Alarm 1 12.Smoke Scare,Honest Mistake 1 13.Stand-by Hazardous Condition 29 14.Service Call 1 There were a total of 71 fire runs, two of which were "General Alarms," (a fire large enough to call in all off -duty firefighters). The estimated total fire loss for the second quarter was 75,300.00. The first "General Alarm" fire was located at 235 loth Street West. The fire was started from an electrical short in the attic. The second "General Alarm" fire was located at 333 College Avenue #30. The fire was in a mobil home that was completely destroyed from the fire. The fire started in the living rom next to the couch. The lady that lives .there said that she had tried to put out a cigarette in an ash tray next to the couch. She wasn't sure if she even got it out in the ash tray or near it. -2- Ambulance Service The ambulances made 437 runs for the Second Quarter of 1995 with a total mileage traveled of 6,750. Mva's 77 Medical Emergencies 66 Cardiac 45 Sick Calls 69 Transfers 56 Trauma -Assaults 38 Falls 43 Strokes 17 Poisons 3 Psychiatric Problems 7 Q.B. Patients 0 Drug -Alcohol 16 This quarter there were 85 ambulance runs that were no haul, (patients refused treatment, non -injury accidents, etc.) Also, this quarter there were 13 ambulance runs that at lease two patients were treated and transported. All firefighters were involved in fire and emergency medical training this quarter. The man hours devoted to training were 1243. Of this training 632 man hours were done on -duty and 611 hours were done off -duty. Some of the training areas involved are listed below: Fire Engine Driving Fire Business Inspections Fire Engine Pumping Ladder Practice Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Hazardous Materials Incident and Command System E.M.T.-Continued Education E.M.T.-Recertification E.M.T. Paramedic Class Fire Cause Determination Fire Ground Communication Ventilation Practice Fire Hose Practice Disaster Drill Operations Fire Ground Operations Emergency Ambulance Driving Fire prevention activities occurring during the second quarter of 1995 were as follows; 197 commercial building inspections with the fire marshal reinspecting 7 of the commercial building to correct them. The fire marshal worked with the state underground tank people on a 4000 gallon unleaded gasoline leak. He also witnessed 2 underground tank and the fuel dispenser installations. The fire marshal did three fire inspections for liquor licenses. He was involved in two fire investigations to determine cause and origin. The fire marshal has ben very busy with the tall grass and weed ordinance, he is working on 196 lots to remove the fire hazard. The City of Kalispell has a Tall Grass Ordinance which states in part," Any tall grass or weeds, etc. over 8 inches in height after July 1st of each year must be removed. If the owner of the property can not be located or refuse to clean up the lot, the lot will be cut and the cost of the cutting will be put on the owners taxes. -3- Public Fire Safety activities included fire safety talks, and demonstrations given to various civic, industrial, church and school groups. These activities contacted 1435 people. Public Fire Safety Subject areas during this quarter were: Fire Safety In The Workplace Fire Safety In The Home Fire Extinguisher Use Proper Use of Smoke Detectors Fire Prevention In the Workplace Kitchen Fire Safety other Kalispell Fire Department contacts were made with 332 students and 68 adults in the form of fire department tours. There was 19 people who used the Fire Department chimney Brush Program this quarter. The Kalispell Firefighters (no taxpayer money) bought the rods and brushes to be loaned to anyone who needs to clean their chimney. Respectfully Submitted, Ted A. Main Assistant Fire Chief