March 4 2019

City Administrators Report

March 4th, 2019

 

Jet Truck

In mid-January, the pump from the jet truck was removed and sent to Spokane Pump to be rebuilt. The Seals and other components were worn, the pump was losing its pressure and could not clear the sewer mains as well. The pump was replaced in the jet truck on

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City Administrators Report

City Administrators Report

March 4th, 2019

 

Jet Truck

In mid-January, the pump from the jet truck was removed and sent to Spokane Pump to be rebuilt. Seals and other components were worn the pump was losing its pressure and could not clear the sewer mains well. The pump was replaced in the jet truck on February 19

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Feb 4 2019

City Administrators Report
February 4th, 2019
Sewer Main Camera
For the past 3 years or so, the wastewater department has been looking into purchasing a
camera for the sewer main collection system. They have contacted various companies selling
the camera systems and software and set up demonstration on our system. The cost has always
been a major issue with purchasing

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January 7 Th 2019

City Administrator’s Report
January 7/ 2019

Mild Winter
Here we are in January and we still have not had to plow the streets. With the mild
winter the street crews.have been working on projects that normally get done in the
spring or summer.
Some crew members are painting the shop and cleaning up areas long neglected
due to not having

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May 7,2018

City Administrators Report

May 7th, 2018

 

Change of Scenery

 

For the past month things have been changing around City Hall. The Council Chambers were turned around and is now facing in the opposite direction. This is a better fit for people attending the meetings. Those coming late or leaving early do not have to walk past

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April 2,2018

City Administrator’s Report

April 2nd, 2018

 

Water Meters

 

It has been over 4 years since we started a serious quest to replace and fix all non-working water meters in the city. In 2013, during the water system upgrades we added a list of water meters to be replaced. At that time, about 170 meters were on

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March 5,2018

City Administrators Report

March 5th, 2018

 

Lighting Projects

 

Last month I spoke with the operators at the WWTP regarding the outside lighting at the plant. Over the years lights have burned out and not been replaced. During the winter months, dark mornings make this an issue as operators walk between buildings during work hours. Mike Gehrke

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February 5,2018

City Administrators Report February 5th, 2018

 

 

New Fire Hall Roof

 

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Steve Lauer sent me an email, saying there was a leak in the new roof at the Fire Hall. Steve said the crew was having training when the leak was noticed in th Northwest corner of the building. I contacted Mike Fraser. Mike came to

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