Public Works Minutes

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Allouez Village Hall, 1900 Libal Street CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Chairperson Leiterman called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Present: Genrich, Lefebvre, Leiterman Excused: Collison, Beyler Also present: Sean Gehin, Jim March MODIFY/ADOPT AGENDA Genrich/Lefebvre moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025 MINUTES Lefebvre/Leiterman moved to approve the November 4, 2025 minutes. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PUBLIC APPEARANCES - None LIBAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT a. On-street Parking Analysis & b. Proposed Typical Section S. Gehin: - The design of the Libal Street resurfacing project from Lebrun Street to Hoffman Road has started. - The proposed typical section will include travel, bike and parking lanes. - Marking of bike lines will require removal of parking on one side of Libal St. (currently no parking restrictions on Libal St. from Lebrun St. to Hoffman Rd.) - raSmith evaluated both sides of Libal Street to determine which side offers greater parking capacity along with other criteria (such as land use and churches). - Overall westside (65) offers a few more stalls compared to the eastside (62). - Redevelopment of the Langlade Elementary North of Hoffman Rd. may benefit from parking along the westside of the street. - Recommend having the parking lane on the west side of Libal Street and eliminate parking on the east side of Libal Street. - Approval of the proposed typical section was tabled until location of proposed curbed bump outs has been provided. Discussion: - How long will Langlade Elementary be open? - It appears Lutheran Church across from Langlade Elementary as sufficient on-site parking. Leiterman/Lefebvre moved to recommend to the Village Board having the parking lane on the west side of Libal Street. Motion carried. RENEWAL OF HYDROCORP’S RESIDENTIAL CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT S. Gehin: - Have not yet received HydroCorp’s inspection service agreement. - Requested table item. Leiterman/Genrich moved to Table item #7 to a future Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 432, WASTE MANAGEMENT, OF THE VILLAGE OF ALLOUEZ MUNICIPAL CODE S. Gehin: - In general, the changes to the code are as follows: ▪ Revised to coincide with the updated 2026 brush & bulk collection schedule ▪ Reorganized to clearly define properties serviced by the Village and those serviced by a licensed private hauler ▪ Granting placement of additional garbage and recycling carts. Code limits residential placement to a single garbage and recycling cart - A future amendment to the code will be required in spring to address the following: ▪ Recent DNR recycling rule revisions ▪ Charge for the placement of additional carts at the curb ▪ Village collection of non-residential properties Lefebvre/Genrich moved to recommend to the Village Board Amendment to Chapter 432, Waste Management, of the Village of Allouez Municipal Code. Motion carried. WATER RATE STUDY S. Gehin: - Provided an update on the water utility rate case- completed & submitted a conventional rate case for the village to the Public Service Commission (PSC) in November o Proposed 10% rate increase o Results in a $4.00 increase to an average monthly bill o PSC will ultimately determine rate increase o Implementation of new rates expected mid 2026 o Last water rate case was implemented in January 2022 - Provided surrounding municipal water rates– Allouez is average for a monthly user charge - Village Staff are currently compiling information on cost savings and impact to customers if the village were to move from monthly billing to quarterly billing Discussion: - How many customers pay electronically compared to payment by check? - Why do we have different water rates (volume)? - If Village moved to quarterly billing can the Village afford CBCWA water purchase? FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT Lefebvre/Genrich moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried.