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5.01: Receive Updates on Water Treatment Plant SCADA System and Water Tower #1 <br />Painting Schedule <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson presented updates on the redundancy/safety features built into the new <br />Water Treatment Plant to ensure treated water will remain safe to drink at all times, and discussed <br />when the water tower at Dysprosium Street and Nowthen Boulevard is scheduled to be painted. <br />Kraig LaFreniere with Total Control Systems, the City's contracted Supervisory Control and Data <br />Acquisition (SCADA) system integrator, provided additional information on the SCADA system <br />and Water Treatment Plant. <br />Chairperson Riley commented that the rollout of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and integrated <br />SCADA system went well and this appears to be a standard operating system. <br />Mr. LaFreniere confirmed that these are standard systems and equipment. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there is a backup to the processor. <br />Mr. LaFreniere provided additional information, noting that there will be a backup processor on <br />site, along with other items/equipment that will be stocked. <br />Councilmember Olson asked and received confirmation that the system could be run manually, if <br />needed. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson commented on the great outcome of the new WTP and the improved <br />quality of the water supplied to municipal water users. He provided additional information on <br />tours staff have given of the new WTP and presentations that have been provided at technical <br />conferences explaining how well the WTP has been operating. <br />5.02: Recommend City Council Approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program <br />and Ordinance #26-13 Amending 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges <br />Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to recommend City <br />Council approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program and Ordinance #26-13 amending <br />the 2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson provided additional context on the different uses by contractors, the <br />process for rentals, and past water theft issues. He noted most cities have this type of rental <br />program. <br />Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to recommend City <br />Council approval of Fire Hydrant Water Meter Rental Program and Ordinance #26-13 Amending <br />2026 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Olson and Specht. Voting No: <br />None. <br />Public Works Committee / July 21, 2026 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />