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for the worst-case situation. They anticipate it will be even more <br />efficient than what Is being proposed. The proposal will meet all <br />criteria established and wl]] require no cost to the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski then explained that the City's storm sewer is located <br />south of the railroad tracks but north of Highway 10. It is in the <br />City~s plan to extend that 48-inch storm sewer pipe north of the <br />railroad tracks some day. He suggested that consideration be given <br />to allowing WMMI to connect to the City's storm sewer line, but <br />have them add to that line by extending that pipe north from its <br />existing location under the railroad tracks as part of the City's <br />payment. He suggested the line should Go as far north as McKinley <br />Street where it will be needed if that road improvement is <br />approved. Attorney Goodrich also suggested video taping the <br />pipeline prior to the discharge from WMMI as a baseline on the <br />condition of the pipe. <br /> <br />Mr. Otter - stated he was agreeable to video taping and <br />documenting the condition of the line prior to the start of the <br />pro3ect. He has also visited a site in Indian_~apolis which has <br />basically the same system and is operating under an NPDES permit. <br />It is an acceptable technology, and this will be one of the first <br />systems on line in the State. Mr. Otter then noted the monitoring <br />consists of samples taken on a scheduled basis -- daily on the <br />start-up, probably quarterly when the system is fully functional, <br />whatever is dlc%ted by the permit. In addition, it is unlikely <br />there will be a failure in the system where the VOCs would <br />unknowingly be discharged to the river, as there are a number of <br />malfunction devices and shutdowns to prevent that from happening. <br /> <br />Mr. Otter - also stated he is willing to finance the cost of <br />constructing the City's 48-inch pipe from its existing location to <br />the north side of the railroad tracks to avoid duplication. <br /> <br />Doug Fountain, 15253 152nd Avenue NW - In the event of a summer <br />downpour and the storm sewer could not take this treated water, <br />would WMMI be closing down the process? Mr. Otter stated the <br />system would automatically shut down if two-thirds of the storm <br />sewer pipe ls flow, and the system would have to be manually put <br />back on ]tne. <br /> <br />Mr. Fountaip - stated Mr. Otter mentioned diverting water to <br />Sunfish Lake from another area, asking what wildlife area would be <br />affected. Mr. Otter explained the other area of concern is the <br />wildlife area across from Sunfish Lake. There could be a draw-down <br />such that the wildlife area could dry up and disappear. Their <br />concern is to keep that area moist and wet so the wetland would be <br />maintained. The equipment is In place to monitor other wetlands as <br />well so they will know if something occurs. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley suggested if it so chooses, the Council should direct <br />the City Attorney to prepare an agreement consistent with the terms <br />discussed thls evening between the City of Ramsey and WMMI. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL/DECEMBER ii, 1990 <br /> Page 13 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />