Maquoketa Public Works meeting February 10th ,2025

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of the January 13th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Participation
6. Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Changes

City Manager Summary: City Manager authorized one change since our last update. On 01/16/25

for $6,060.58 regarding an electrical modification for the WWTP bar screen to function correctly.

The item was supported by Engineering and City Staff.

No action needed.

7. Stormwater Levee Reconstruction Project Changes

City Manager Summary: None since previous meeting.

8. Discussion and possible motion recommending Street Improvement Bid to River City Paving in

the total amount of $459,315

City Manager Summary: City Staff bid the following items for Mill & Fill improvements on City

roads:

Streets: Farmland, Battles, Access Ln, W Quarry from N 5th to Arcade, E Locust from S Main to

Clark, Blair Ct & cul-de-sac, Olive St/Pleasant intersection, Milton Dr, and N 5th St from Platt to

Quarry.

Street adjustments: The above bidding includes runouts, 20 manholes, and 13 waterboxes.

Public Works Director Jon Hopson contacted three bidders on this project. 

9. Discussion and possible motion recommending continuation of Water Revenue Bond fee on

Fund 605 and initiating underground utility project.  Tabled until further review.

10. Discussion and possible motion on 2025 Public Works Department Objectives. Tabled.

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11. Public Works Department 2024 Strategic Goals – Ongoing Updates

• In addition to our street improvement program, mill and fill the buildup of the flaking

sealcoating material out 4’ along the curb lip. This will occur on 3 streets in the worst

condition. (COMPLETED)

• Complete street name sign replacement program. (COMPLETED)
• Within the limits of the CIP, improve all floor drains and pour a concrete floor in the green

truck shop to extend the Public Works facility life. Pour concrete approaches on the

mechanics and office building as well as paint the facilities. (COMPLETED)

• Install a French Drain along the west side of the yellow office building. (COMPLETED)
• Bury electrical line over the outside wash bay area and/or bury a new waterline to a new

outside wash bay area outside the yellow office building. (COMPLETED)

• Complete the Stormwater Levee Project by December 31, 2024. (In-progress)
• Obtain SS4A grant for the rehabilitation and sidewalk enhancement of Apple Street,

Quarry Street, and Locust Street. This goal and grant project is connected to the School’s

planned consolidation into Briggs Elementary. (Not awarded)

• Complete and ADA sidewalk-street approach inventory, assessment, and funding plan for

all intersection in City limits where sidewalk-street connections apply. (In-progress)

• Complete the Horseshoe Pond Rehabilitation Project in May 2024. (COMPLETED)
• Successfully execute all local street rehab contracts in the appropriate order and without

significant challenges. (COMPLETED)