Board of Public Works Meeting - March 19, 2026

The Board of Public Works of the City of Waukesha met on March 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. All members except Joe Pieper were present. The board approved minutes, payments, recommended bids for two projects, approved a stormwater maintenance agreement, and denied a one-time sewer credit request. The meeting also included discussion on snow removal operations and a construction access solution.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (ID#26-03144): The minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
• Approval of Payments (ID#26-03188): Two payments, including a final payment for the Badger Drive HVAC project, were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

• Transit Center Boiler Replacement (Bid ID#26-03145): Bids were opened on March 6, 2026. Two bids were received. The low base bid from August Winter & Sons, Inc. for $52,400 was recommended. Discussion ensued regarding alternatives (pump replacement and control reconfiguration) which were not included due to cost. The project is fully funded by federal grants. The board voted to recommend awarding the low base bid.
• 2026 Asphalt Street Resurfacing and Utility Improvements (Bid ID#26-03146): Three bids were received for this major project. The low bid from LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for the base bid, Mandatory Alternate #1, and Utility Repair Alternate #1 totaled $10,771,081.80, under the budget of approximately $11 million. A board member noted past quality issues with LaLonde on the Silver Nail Road project, but this project involves asphalt resurfacing with a subcontractor (Wolf Paving). The board voted to recommend awarding the bid.
• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement (ID#26-03143): The agreement between the City and Montessori School of Waukesha, Inc. for property at 2600 Summit Avenue was reviewed. The school's new addition required stormwater management improvements including an infiltration basin and catch basins. The board voted to recommend the agreement for Council consent.
• One-Time Sewer Credit Request (ID#26-03147): Danielle Knapp requested a credit for excessive water usage at 1575-1577 Dover Dr. due to a leaking hose over approximately two months (September-October 2025), totaling an estimated 100,000 gallons (1,670 gallons per day). Staff recommended denial, citing negligence. The board discussed the lack of homeowner diligence and potential recourse against the contractor. A motion to deny was made and passed 4-0.
• Other Reports: The board discussed snow removal operations, noting long hours and some sod damage. A board member commended the creative solution for providing temporary access via the golf course during the Lomira/Prospect construction project, though the access is intended to be temporary. A plow truck incident was also mentioned.

Key Outcomes

• Approved: Minutes of March 5, 2026; Payments; Transit Center Boiler Replacement recommendation (low bid to August Winter & Sons, Inc.); Asphalt Resurfacing and Utility Improvements recommendation (low bid to LaLonde Contractors, Inc.); Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for Montessori School (recommended to Council).
• Denied: One-time sewer credit request from Danielle Knapp (motion carried 4-0).
• Next Steps: The bid recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. The stormwater agreement will be placed on the Council consent agenda.