12-10-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6E STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala MEETING DATE: December 10, 2018 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 18-182, Authorizing Feasibility Study for Well House No. 7 (509 Birch Street) VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration to authorize a feasibility study for the preservation and reuse of an existing farm house at 509 Birch Street for a Well House. BACKGROUND Anoka County recently acquired property, located at 509 Birch Street, in preparation for future improvements to Birch Street. The property includes an existing farmhouse, which was reportedly constructed in 1893, and is one of the oldest remaining structures in Lino Lakes. The County had proposed to demolish the structure but has held off at the City’s request pending review of the possible reuse of the facility. Prior discussions with the City Council included interest in pursuing use of the structure as a future well house to accommodate municipal Well No. 7. Staff has discussed the concept with our City Engineer, WSB & Associates, an architectural firm and a house mover. Staff’s initial opinion is that the concept is possible but further evaluation is needed from both a structural and well location standpoint. Accordingly, staff has requested a scope of services from WSB and Associates to study the feasibility of the project. WSB is proposing to partner with Oertel and Associates, to prepare the report. The study would include: • Preparation of two structure conversion options, • Layout plans and house elevations. • Cost estimates for both options. • Test well design, contract administration and data analysis WSB is proposing to complete this study for the amount of $20,200. Project would be funded through the Trunk Utility Area and Unit fund. If authorized the we anticipate completion of the Well House study options in January and the test pumping, water quality analysis and technical well memorandum to be complete by March.