• COUNCIL COMMITTEES
  • Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
    • Springgrove Alley: Mr. Klopsch noted that there is a groundwater issue in the Springgrove alley between Ridgewood Avenue and Schenck Avenue. The City will address this in late winter or early spring as weather permits. The work will include installing a new catch basin and some drainage pipe.
  • Streets & Alleys, Mr. Stephens
    • Far Hills and Devereux Drainage Study: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that he and Streets Foreman Dave Shuey met earlier today with two engineers from LJB to discuss the drainage study along Far Hills in the Dellwood, Devereux and Forrer area. Much of the engineering analysis is completed and work is now underway to develop a plan for stormwater improvements.
    • Right-of-way Permit Fees: Mr. Klopsch noted that the permit fees for excavating in city right-of-ways have been $45 for unpaved areas and $90 for paved areas since 2015. Staff recently updated the fees and, based on an analysis of inspector time, can justify raising them to $50 in unpaved areas and $95 in paved areas.
• REGIONAL AGENCIES
  • MVCC, Mr. Stephens
    • Council Chambers Audio/Visual Equipment Upgrade: Mr. Klopsch reported that some upgrades will be made in the near future on audio/visual equipment in the council chambers. MVCC will oversee this project and will pay all costs related to the video equipment upgrades. The City will pay costs related to audio system improvements.
• MISCELLANEOUS
  • Board of Health: Mr. Klopsch confirmed that Council received a memo last Friday detailing the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Health and the Health Commissioner.
  • Committee Appointments: Council discussed several recommendations for appointments to the Beautification Committee and Property Maintenance Board. Mayor Duncan noted that he will make phone calls inviting some existing committee members to continue in their positions.

There being no other business, Mayor Duncan adjourned the work session at 7:25 p.m.