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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1975 ANNUAL REPORT
~lcolm O. Watson
.ty Manager
.ty of Columbia Heights
· Watson:
lic Works Department's Annual Report for the year 1975 is
herein as follows:
~ter of 1974 produced 64.2 inches of snow which was 19.2
above normal. The total amount of water equivalent was
~ches.
weather conditions caused numerous problems during the
Heavy snows the weekend of January llth were termed by
some a~ the "storm of the century." The snow was preceded by
heavy ~ains and followed by a-~itter cold and high winds. The
latterlmade plowing almost an impossibility inasmuch as every-
thing ~as solid ice.
Heavy ~pring rains created numerous problems with overtaxed
sewers and flooded basements. Some homes had backed up sewers
to a d~pth of almost three feet. Damages proved extensive in
a numb,~r of residences where the basements were finished and
furnisi~ed. Investigation of basement flooding complaints was
done p~ior to any cleanup by City forces. Where the problem was
merely groundwater, the homeowners were told cleaning would be
their responsibility. Actual sewer backups were cleaned by City
crews.
New equipment purchases and contracts awarded are listed in sub-
sequenI pages of this report. Respectfully submitted,
· /~Ea'~l G.' Gus~afson /
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1975 ANNUAL REPORT
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
aff includes the following as budgeted:
rl G. Gustafson, Public Works Director
orge F. Brown P.E., City Engineer
cki Maternowsky, Public Works Secretary
ayton R. Berg, Senior Engineering Technician
B. Kerr, Engineering Technician
bert Owens, Engineering Technician
verly Peterson, Clerk Typist (CETA)
mes Molinaro, Engineering Technician (CETA)
Molinaro, a CETA employee, began work on April 14, 1975.
evious experience in the engineering field proved valuable
the construction season for both stakeouts and inpsections.
o worked in other departments when they needed additional
for the spring and early summer rains, it was a very good
year ~or construction. However, the rains did do eRtensive d~,3-
age o~ streets that had been subgraded for base. Numerous wash-
outs ~ccurred, and the base ended up on the lower end of the
streets.
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llowing is a list of major accomplishments.
)al Projects (Contracted or City Forces)
rb-gutter and bituminous surfacing completed on the follow-
g streets:
2nd Street, 42nd Avenue to 43rd Avenue
3rd Street, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue
Tyler Place, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue
46th Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
McKinley Street, 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue
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Cleveland Street, 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue.
39% Avenue, Cleveland Street to McF~nley Street.
43% Avenue, Tyler Place to cul-de-sac.
Luminous Overlay
7th Street, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue.
41st Avenue, Central Avenue to LaBelle Park.
Service drive to Pump Station #2.
ter Mains
37th Avenue from 5th Street to University Avenue and
University Avenue from 37th Avenue to 38th Avenue.
46th Avenue from 200 feet west of Monroe Street to Monroe
Street ko accommodate street paving.
Four each six inch services on McKinley Street to accom-
modate future construction.
Miscellaneous services to vacant properties to avoid
future street digups.
nitary Sewers
McKinley Street, 39th Avenue east (vacated) to south 480
feet to 39th Avenue (west).
Monroe Street from 110 feet south of 46th Avenue to 46th
Avenue to serve vacant property on the north side of 46th
Avenue west of Monroe Street.
Sanitary sewer services on McKinley Street to accommodate
future development.
~orm Drains
Alley drain--Main Street to 2nd Street, 44th Avenue to
45th Avenue. Installed from 45th Avenue to 450 feet
south to drain a low trapped area prior to paving.
43% Avenue west of Tyler Place to allow street grade re-
visions for positive drainage at the new post office.
~ley Paving (Concrete)
44th Avenue to 45th Avenue, Main Street to 2nd Street.
52nd Avenue to 53rd Avenue, University Avenue to 4th
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39th Avenue to 40th Avenue, Reservoir Boulevard to Tyler
Street.
lal Coating (A.C. Streets)
.1 the A.C. streets in the following areas were sealed:
South of 45th Avenue and west of Central Avenue to the
corporate limits (except State Aid streets).
South of 40th Avenue and east of Central Avenue to the
corporate limits (except State Aid streets).
evated Tank (Water)
is contract was let in 1974 with construction completed in
75. Presently, it is partially in service, floating on the
stem, but will not be fully utilized until the new water
ntrol system is installed.
evated Tank Controls
contract was let and the materials received late in
cember. Installation will be completed early in 1976.
)al Projects (Planning)
rb-gutter and surfacing constructed in 1975.
~er system controls.
75 alley construction.
~er main--Monroe Street, 45th Avenue to 46th Avenue (not
%structed).
coating.
ledule of proposed 1976 construction.
.-~ey of the existing conditions of all sidewalk within the
~y.
lction Projects (Others)
Plantings
~ious planting projects were completed during the construc-
~n season in several parks. These were not handled by the
Iineering Department. Summer interns and the Planning De-
~tment prepared plans, specs, received bids, and took care
inspections.
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Postal Facilities
ew and much larger post office was built at 44th Avenue
Tyler Place during 1975. It will provide much better
.~ice than the old location at 41st Avenue and Central
~nue. Basic construction was completed in 1975 but the
~icial opening did not occur until January, 1976.
Work
~ise and update all City maps used as reference material
other departments.
cellaneous surveys of drainage problems and property line
~putes as directed.
~patch calls for all City departments.
~aning and maintenance of equipment.
lke out all construction projects.
~are necessary annual reports, State, City, etc.
~pare reports as requested by various boards and commissions.
)ject inspections and coordination.
~get preparation for Public Works and Engineering.
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1975 ANNUAL REPORT
STREET DEPARTMENT
~et Department consists of the following personnel:
feet Superintendent, Mitch DeMars
heavy equipment operators
light equipment operators
sign and meter mechanic
)art-time employee (seasonal)
.owing information will be found in this report on sub-
pages.
utine work
worked streets
~rchase of equipment
'ee trimming
~terials used on streets
.st of stump and tree removal
JANUARY REPORT
Lth began with temporary patching of water break holes.
overhead doors at the Service Center were tightened and
moval was started and street sanding was done as necessary~
January 3rd required plowin~ and sanding continued.
nd was mixed three times during the month. Light snows,
Lvy enough to warrant plowing, created icy conditions
required an abnormal amount of sanding.
moval operations were started January 9th and 20th.
.n and snow of January 10th created icing conditions which
not be plowed properly. The streets were still ice covered
end of the month.
the initial plowing, the alleys had to be replowed with the
s to provide for acceptable access.
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,f time was spent opening intersections, removing snow and
'streets because of the adverse weather conditions during
~th.
[ary 14th, the City hosted the M.S.SiA. meeting at the
,al Service Center.
:t snow of the month was on January 29th.
FEBRUARY REPORT
proved to be a much better month from January with fairly
~ather and only one 3 to 4 inch snowfall.
~d ice removal in low and floodable areas was done to ensure
tch basins. Intersections were cleaned of ice to expose
asins and reduce driving hazards.
of the streets, especially the alleys, was continued to
:eak up the ice buildup. The blower was used to widen
where excessive drifting had occurred. Catch basins were
as necessary to prevent freezing and to assure drainage.
latter part of the month a rich batch of salt sand was
~o quicken the ice breakup on the streets and alleys.
street breakup occurred to require everyday patching.
:eet employees spent one day removing the ice from the roof
Library and another two days doing general cleaning at the
Center.
MARCH REPORT
sult of the January 10th storm, snow and ice still existed
streets and alleys at the beginning of the month. When the
conditions were favorable a motor grader was rented from
Surfacing Inc. to help with the removal.
continued throughout the month.
moval was continued and streets were patched when they dried,
and salting of catch basins continued.
.ches of salt sand were mixed and stockpiled during the
st week of the month was fairly warm, but snow and blowing snow
ued to cause problems.
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APRIL REPORT
:onsisted of numerous miscellaneous jobs with sanding still
~d early in the month. Warm weather later dried the streets
so street sweeping could be started. Patching continued
the month. S~d barrels were picked up, and the sweepings
~uled.
cvice Center and equipment were cleaned as time allowed.
Lreas that occurred over the winter on unpaved streets were
.ning wall that collapsed at 39th Avenue and Van Buren
was removed, and a concrete alley was mud-jacked where a
had occurred on a steep grade.
the street personnel assisted with the cleanup of base-
~looded by backed-up sewers.
attended a tree seminar and one attended an inspector's
during the month.
sch and I attended the snow conference in Milwaukee, Wis-
MAY REPORT
sweeping, patching and general street repairs continued
Numerous loads of trees were hauled from Sullivan Park
Anoka County dump since burning was not permitted.
d incinerator at the Municipal Liquor Store ~2 was removed
~e area cleaned.
~ent patching was started on several areas because of com-
~s. These included 37th, 39th, 40th and Johnson, 39th and
etc.
~g was done at the LaBelle Park well where settlement had
~ed over the winter.
~pe necessary for the sewer work on McKinley between 39th
)th was picked up, and the backfilling and compaction for
}roject was done.
~tches of cold mix were prepared to bring 7th Street, 44th
~h to a proper grade for overlaying. 41st Avenue from
~1 to LaBelle Park wss also readied for overlay.
~tion was done for sidewalk on 49th Avenue from 4th Street
to the alley, and slope paving on 39% Avenue east of
land. Excavation was started for 2nd Street, 42nd Avenue
rd Avenue.
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month.
appro%
istorm May 19th resulted in many damaged trees and a lot of
,p-
Stump Removal was in and chipped approximately 60 stumps
.e Department hauled the chips.
JUNE REPORT
reet, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue; Summit Street, 40th Ave-
5th Street; and 46th Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe
were excavated for curb, gutter and surfacing.
lng stump chippings were cleaned up and hauled out.
nd sidewalk removal was completed at the Senior High School
and some of the excavation was started. These revisions
~ade to provide better access from 49th Avenue and to pro-
dditional parking.
rd light poles were installed in the Municipal Service Cen-
rd area and the bandstand lumber was unloaded and stored.
ance was provided in preparation for the Jamboree Parade
cing barricades and flashers.
n attended a tree inspection seminar during the month.
patching continued and sweeping was done during rainy
:r.
JULY REPORT
project work and street paving continued throughout the
This included all the paving projects scheduled and
~ed for 1975.
DiseaSed trees were removed as necessary to comply with state
law. /
37th ~venue from University Avenue to 5th Street was repaired
after/the installation of the new 10 inch water main.
SweepJ
weathE
Again ~
P. I.R.
arati¢
ng, patching and miscellaneous work continued as time and
~r conditions allowed.
AUGUST REPORT
as in July, almost all time was directed towards the 1975
projects. This included backfilling of curbs, base prep-
~n and driveway repairs.
Disea~ed elm trees were removed as necessary.
Street
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sweeping and patching continued as time allowed.
dewalk was removed at 4456 7th Street and curb and gutter
moved at 1127 43% Avenue.
was stockpiled by a citizen's group at LaBelle Park and
away by the Street Department.
of cold mix was prepared and placed on 37th Avenue
n 5th Street and University Avenue.
laneous work and complaints were taken care of as they came
SEPTE}~ER REPORT
'eparation of streets for seal coating started this month
he ..actual seal coating being done by a private contractor.
,ncrete driveway and garage slab were removed at 3960
ey Street to provide access after street construction.
1 street patching was continued.
1 streets, 42% Avenue, 44% Avenue, etc. were blade patched.
~ix was mixed for the above work.
.ockpiled concrete was hauled from the Senior High School
& S. Asphalt for recycling,
caused considerable problems in the Prestemon Park area
:urating the base prior to the placement of t~e bituminous
~ing. Numerous areas had to be dug out and replaced with
:terials.
~rvice road to Pump Station #2 at 44th Avenue and Reservoir
,ard was excavated and prepared for bituminous surfacing.
basins were cleane~ and streets swept during inclement wea-
~e bituminous driveways adjoining P.I.R. paving were replaced
:her miscellaneous P.I.R. work cont%nued.
~rk area along the 46th Avenue extension was leveled and
.laneous work consisting of curb removal, backfilling, etc~
~ued throughout the month.
:ement of the #1 Liquor Store parking lot was started at the
the month.
Work cc
lot.
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OCTOBER REPORT
ntinued on the replacement of the #1 Liquor Store parking
sweeping and flushing continued as time allowed.
nal P.I.R. work was continued on a complaint basis and
d yard and boulevard grading at 3960 and 3970 McKinley
etc.
patching continued and Tyler Street from 41st Avenue to
enue was blade patched.
materials from the excavation of the streets was leveled.
ief line at Jackson Pond was backfilled for the Sewer and
epartment.
e stockpiled during summer construction was hauled to Anoka
me permitted.
rail was installed in the alley from Taylor Street to
Street, 45th Avenue to 46th Avenue; and a driveway was
at the rear of W.W. Generator from their parking lot to
Street.
meous and routine work continued.
~OV~mm________~R ~POR___~
Numerou~ miscellaneous jobs were accomplished during the month
because/of the continued nice weather.
Two exc
Street
The dra.
mately
The vot
tions.
Landsca'
from 451
Bitumin,
sweepin,
A guard
Shopper:
overfl~
~ssively steep driveways had to be replaced on Cleveland
is part of the street paving project.
]line was used in the Huset Park ditch to remove approxi-
~hree feet of depth for a distance of 200~ feet.
lng equipment was set up and then returned after the elec-
ring was completed at Pump Station #2, and Monroe Street
~h Avenue to 46th Avenue was cleaned and blade patched.
)us winter mix was prepared for the season and some street
continued.
rail was placed just south of Jackson Pond to prevent
City's delivery trucks from driving over the concrete
structure.
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Water b~eak holes were patched, and the bituminous alley west of
Reservoir Boulevard from Gould Avenue to Peters Place was blade
patched?
Leaves
Senior
Rain, s
and san
placed
were bunched and hauled and lights were replaced at the
High School hockey rink.
leet, and snow began on November 20th and required plowing
ding. Salt sand was mixed and the salt sand barrels were
~nd filled.
DSCSMBE________~RREPOR__T
Decembe[ started with snow, and plowing and sanding was necessary.
Salt sa~d was mixed and stockpiled for ice control.
Sen th~ plowing was completed, snow was removed from Central Ave-
nue, 40~h Avenue, and around churches and schools.
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holes a
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~ys of dry weather allowed time for patching of water break
nd repairs to those previously patched.
~art of the month was spent trying to clear the streets of
created by the December 13th and 14th rain and snow storm.
:tent snows through the latter part of the month continued
Le slippery streets.
~ruck
NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASED
USED EQUIPMENT SOLD
,ne Sweeper $500.00
,:es
Sand
F~TERIALS USED
(P. I.R. projects)
d Mix
(Liquor Store parking lot)
1402 Ton
291 Ton
90 Ton
64 Ton
647 Ton
400 Ton
Asphalt
M.C. 2.~
M.C. 36
Bitumir
Plant
Chemic~
Bulk S~
Calciun
Inspect
Shade ~
Snow Cc
P.A.L.~.
Root Cu
ic Materials
25,000 Gallons
1,339 Gallons
ixed 2,825.5 Ton
ls
it 371 Ton
Chloride 3 Ton
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SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
Drs School, April 3-4, Joe Guzik
:ee Seminar, April 4, Ray Sowada and Jim Gleason
%ference, April 21-23, Mitch DeMars and Tom Hosch
· 4 each 2 day sessions, Mitch DeMars and Tom Hosch
:ter Demonstration, Jim Gleason