Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/20/2020 - Special

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Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is any concern with computer technology and the location to the train tracks, noting the impact train vibration can have on sensitive equipment. Mr. Larson replied that he was not aware of any issues of that nature. He provided additional details on the system that would be needed and how the communication with the wells would occur. Councilmember Riley commented that the excess public works land has been under contract twice in the last two years and therefore that should be considered in this discussion. Mayor LeTourneau confirmed that this should be reviewed by the EDA and Planning Commission. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that there has been interest three times in that land. He noted that efficiency would be provided by using the public works land. He stated that when the land was purchased, it was purchased solely for use by public works and the urgency of that economic development need is not as urgent as it was in the past because of the new industrial parks. Councilmember Menth asked and received confirmation that the excess public works land is not under contract at this time. Councilmember Musgrove asked for some of the reasons those contracts did not move forward, as that may help to support the use of the land for this purpose. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that typically the contracts did not move forward because of developer proforma. He stated that the problems have not been site related. He noted that most of those projects were successful in the Bunker Lake Industrial Park. Councilmember Musgrove asked for staff to review some positives and negatives about the public works space and railroad site. Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed some of the plus/minus of the public works space and the parcel by the railroad. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented on how the Highway 10 project could have some impact on the Jasper Street location. Mr. Larson reviewed the capital costs for the gravity filter treatment plant and pressure filter treatment plant along with life cycle costs for both options. He noted that gravity filters are more flexible and operator friendly and could also be converted into surface water treatment. He stated that the recommendation would be for a gravity filter plant at the public works site. Councilmember Musgrove noted that it was stated that the garage was not included in the cost estimate but asked if the generator and other elements were included. City Council Special Work Session / October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 4