Minutes - Public Works Committee - 04/20/2004

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Civil Engineer II Linton indicated the Met Council had a meeting with all the pumpers. They did not inform him if anything was decided at that meeting, but they would like to have a facility in the north metro area. He will continue to follow up with the Met Council; he contacts them once per month to see if there are any changes. Councilmember Cook suggested this situation be monitored and kept on the back burner until the Met Council is ready to contribute some funds. If Coon Rapids is closing their station and the Met Council is looking for something out here he would think they would offer some assistance in the not too distant future. Councilmember Elvig stated he is concerned as he looks through the feasibility study. The City wrestled with the Met Council about capacity and what they are discussing could double their capacity. He suggested they make a deal with Coon Rapids to pay to use their station. He indicated there may need to be a septic surcharge paid to the City. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained generally the design of the average daily flow capacity is more conservative than the peak hour capacity they would have, and there will likely be additional capacity. That may be a good bargaining point in that if the Met Council is willing to allow them to have this additional capacity and is willing to help out with the construction, then they would not discount that amount of pump age from the City's allocated capacity. However, he also accepts and appreciates the Coon Rapids idea. Civil Engineer II Linton explained his conversations with the Met Council indicate they want to close the Coon Rapids plant because it cannot be upgraded. The consensus of the committee was to recommend that staff continue working with the Met Council on the issue of the new station. Civil Engineer II Linton indicated he will keep in contact with the Met Council and will report back to the committee. Councilmember Elvig requested staff provide the committee with information regarding the anticipated amount of flowage. Public Works Director Kapler noted the flowage could be estimated, and a single family house produces approximately 1,000 to 1,500 gallons once every three years. Councilmember Cook noted the flowage would not likely change a lot from what Coon Rapids is currently taking in. Case #3: Review Construction Plans for Elmcrest Park Improvements Moved in the agenda to follow Case 5. Public Works Committee/April 20, 2004 Page 6 of 16