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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/95COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 9, 1995 Large Conference Room 4:30 p.m. Members present: Mayor Rooff, Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Krizek, Mollenhoff, Getty. Members absent: Collier. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Collier. Motion carried. Councilperson Anders expressed the need to prioritize projects for the Water Pollution Control Improvements so that Rust Environmental and Infrastructure could include them in their plan submittal to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Getty now present at 4:36 p.m. Councilperson Anders called attention to Exhibit A which are the items for discussion and prioritization as prepared by RUST and the Administrative Director. Item number one on the list is currently underway and it has been approved as the number one priority in previous work sessions. Item number two will update the domestic side by rebuilding the complete system except the clarifier. Councilperson Jordan asked whether the list can be changed or if this is locking the City into completing projects in order of priority? Bob Bamsey, Rust E & I, explained that the projects to be completed can be changed in response to funding or needs requirements. Bob Bamsey asked the Council to keep in mind that they need to be cognizant of potential time constraints on the Federal grant money, and he feels that all potential projects should be included on the priority list so that substitutions can be made as the needs arise and funding becomes available. The list that is presented represents cost estimates that far exceed the available funding. These estimates do include a twenty percent contingency and money could become available as projects are fine tuned. Councilperson Anders expressed concern for the cost estimate of $5 Million dollars on item number three. Water Pollution Control staff explained that the digester lids and equipment were purchased in the late 1960's and need extensive work. The digester tanks have been inspected and are in good shape but the mixing equipment and digester lids need replacement. New digester lids could be purchased to recapture methane gas for use in the cogeneration process. The cost estimates are based on the assumption of cogeneration at the site but will be re-evaluated after the energy analysis is complete. Item number four would help plant operators monitor the 42 pumping stations for operation and allow for trouble -shooting capabilities more efficiently. Councilpersons Murphy and Krizek supported the need to complete this project as soon as possible. Item number five has been placed on the priority list to comply with regulations that have been adopted but not implemented for sludge storage requirements. The Department of Natural Resources intends to implement regulations and it is estimated that the proposed 180 -day storage building would meet those regulations. After item number five on the list it is estimated that funding will be exhausted. There is consensus that items six through nine are projects that need to be worked on but no further detail is needed at this time. It was moved by Getty, seconded by Murphy that Exhibit A, as presented by Rust Environmental and Infrastructure, be approved as Council Work Session January 9, 1995 Page 2 proposed and forwarded to the council agenda for formal approval and submittal by RUST to the Department of Natural Resources. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried. With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk