![]() FROM: Joe Eichsteadt, City Engineer SUBJECT: Lane Closure – East Riverview Expressway, between 8th Street S. and the Expressway bridge. Lane closures are expected in the inside (left) east and west bound lanes of East Riverview Expressway, between 8th Street S., and the Expressway bridge, due to fixing partial depth concrete pavement failures by the City of Wisconsin Rapids beginning either Thursday, November 8 or Friday, November 9, 2018 and is expected to last approximately 2 days. Lane closures will be intermittent and traffic control will be present for shifting traffic between lanes. Please use caution and expect possible delays.
High Street - 7th Ave N to 10th Ave N
This portion of High Street is complete. Wastewater force main river crossing The surface layer of asphalt on Blue Heron Lane and at the intersection of Pepper Ave and Ridgewood Trail was completed this week. A-1 continued the final topsoil restoration in the park and American Asphalt finished paving the recreational trail near Second Ave. The trail should re-open soon. West Side Lift Station Miron Construction continues work for new pumps and electrical components within the new sump well. Wisconsin River Green Space and Recreation Project This week Revi Designs continued landscaping in the East Riverbank Conservancy. Next week Janke will return to finish installation of handrails under the Riverview Expressway Bridge, by the fishing pier, along 2nd Street and along the stairs in the East Riverbank Conservancy. High Street -12th Ave N to 17th Ave N No work was completed on this project this week. Pember is expected to return next week to complete the last two blocks of sidewalk. American Asphalt can then pave the final surface layer. The street remains closed for through traffic. Van Buren Street – 8th Ave N to 10th Ave N Van Buren Street was re-opened this week and this project is complete except for a small piece of sidewalk at 8th Ave N, which Pember will complete next week. 10th & 12th St Sidewalk Project 10th St. (Grove-Wood), Wood Ave (10th-12th) and 12th St (Wood-River Run) Pember will complete the remaining sidewalk when they return next week. This week, City crews continued with the Hot-mix asphalt patching and topsoil restoration. City Hall Generator This week electrical system work began for the new emergency generator for City Hall. Centralia Center Gardens Concrete continues on the Centralia Center garden project. Additional sidewalk and landscaping components are also planned for this site.
High Street - 7th Ave N to 10th Ave N
American Asphalt finished paving this project last Saturday. The Street was re-opened Tuesday and this portion of High Street is complete. Wastewater force main river crossing The surface layer of asphalt remains on Blue Heron Lane and at the intersection of Pepper Ave and Ridgewood Trail. Final restoration remains in the park and a small piece of trail needs to be paved near 2nd Ave. American Asphalt is expected to complete the remaining paving next week. West Side Lift Station Miron Construction continues work for new pumps and electrical components within the new sump well. Wisconsin River Green Space and Recreation Project This week Janke Construction finished all sidewalk trails throughout the project. They also completed grading and topsoil installation all the way through the entire project. Revi Designs planted trees along Mead Street and 2nd Street. They also began installing landscape edging and plantings in the East Riverbank Conservancy. Current Technologies installed the light pole in Demitz Park and performed miscellaneous electrical work in the East Riverbank Conservancy. Next week Revi Designs will continue landscaping in the East Riverbank Conservancy. Janke will be offsite next week and will return later to finish installation of handrails under the Riverview Expressway Bridge, by the fishing pier, along 2nd Street and along the stairs in the East Riverbank Conservancy. High Street - 12th Ave N to 17th Ave N Pember completed all but the last two blocks of sidewalk for this project. Sidewalk preparation was completed with road base for these last two blocks. Topsoil restoration is complete from 14th Ave N to 17th Ave N with seeding to take place in the spring. The street was final graded and American Asphalt paved the binder layer for the entire street. American is expected back next week to pave the final surface layer. The street remains closed for through traffic. Van Buren Street – 8th Ave N to 10th Ave N American Asphalt paved the entire street late this week and the street should re-open soon. 10th & 12th St Sidewalk Project: 10th St. (Grove-Wood), Wood Ave (10th-12th) and 12th St (Wood-River Run) Pember completed the majority of the concrete flat work this week. Hot-mix asphalt patching began late this week and will be completed next week. Topsoil restoration will follow to complete this project. City Hall Generator This week, the concrete pad and electrical conduits were placed in preparation for a new emergency generator installation for City Hall. Centralia Center Gardens The concrete patio was installed by City crews as part of the Centralia Center garden project. Additional sidewalk and landscaping components are also planned for this site.
High Street - 7th Ave N to 10th Ave N
No work this week. The final surface layer remains before this project is complete. American Asphalt is expected to complete paving by early November. The street remains closed although residents have access to their homes. Wastewater force main river crossing The surface layer of asphalt remains on Blue Heron Lane and at the intersection of Pepper and Ridgewood trail. West Side Lift Station Miron Construction continues work within the new sump well. Precision Grading completed the backfilling this week. Wisconsin River Green Space and Recreation Project This week prime contractor Janke Construction completed the concrete trail along the Wisconsin River and finished installing the concrete steps in East River Bank Conservancy (see photo). They also finished work on the sidewalk/trail along 2nd Street. The Janke crew worked on installing the wood decking on the fishing pier in Demitz Park and plan to begin the grading and installation of topsoil in the East Riverbank Conservancy. Subcontractor Revi Landscaping finished planting and restoration work in Demitz Park. They moved on to 3rd Street, working from Demitz Park to the north, continuing restoration work. Current Technologies was onsite installing the light post in Demitz Park. They also installed conduit within the East Riverbank Conservancy. Next week Janke will complete all of the concrete in the East Riverbank Conservancy, weather permitting. They will continue working on the fishing pier decking and topsoil placement and grading on the project. High Street - 12th Ave N to 17th Ave N This week City crews completed all the underground work for High Street. Pember will be back next week to continue work on the curb and sidewalk. City crews will begin topsoil restoration work. Van Buren Street – 8th Ave N to 10th Ave N Asphalt paving remains for this project. American Asphalt is expected to complete paving by early November. 10th & 12th St Sidewalk Project 10th St. (Grove-Wood), Wood Ave (10th-12th) and 12th St (Wood-River Run) Pember concentrated work efforts on this project this week as the weather was good for paving. About two- thirds of the project is complete. Pember plans to finish all the concrete work next week weather permitting. Topsoil restoration will follow. ![]() The City is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the HR Department and City Attorney. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Serving as a central contact for employees · Scheduling applicant interviews, pre-employment screenings, and conducting background checks · Making entries and running reports in the HR/Payroll System (HRIS) · Responding to employment verification requests · Reviewing and coding invoices · Assisting with benefits and annual enrollment activities · Maintaining personnel records, I-9s, and HR forms · Assisting with Committee and Council minutes and packets · Assisting with open records requests The successful candidate will have strong time management, problem solving, and customer service skills and possess the ability to maintain confidentiality. Requirements for this position are a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and an Associate Degree. May consider completion of formal post high school classes and 2+ years of administrative experience. Previous work experience in HR or a legal environment is preferred. Candidate must possess demonstrated competency with HR and Payroll systems (such as PeopleSoft or Workday) and advanced skills working with Microsoft Office Suite products. Salary range for this full-time position is $42440-$46841, with an excellent fringe benefit package. (Salary based on 1.0 FTE). Position may be a .8 or 1.0 FTE. Applications will be accepted through November 9. Please submit cover letter, resume, and applications to [email protected]. Applications can be found at this link: https://www.wirapids.org/uploads/1/0/3/3/103347874/application_form_-_3-2018.pdf If you require assistance during the application process, please call 715-421-8214. The City of Wisconsin Rapids is an equal employment opportunity employer. |
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