04-27-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 124 She pointed out recent repairs and implications on a nearby trail. The watermain was also repaired 125 and corrosion was noted. Staff is concerned about the condition of the force main that serves a 126 significant area of the City and have discussed options. Staff is now recommending a directional 127 drilling project to address the situation. She noted the proposed project budget that includes extra 128 funding for some exploratory work. She explained the proposed project schedule. 129 Mayor Rafferty asked if this has anything to do with what goes down the sewer? Ms. Hankee said 130 that while there is additional clogging in certain areas that is probably related to , in this case, staff 131 believes the break relates to a corroded pipe. 132 Utility Supervisor Williams noted that staff is performing inspections on a regular basis to prevent 133 larger problems and there is an increase in certain things being flushed, but that isn't related to this 134 situation. 135 Council Member Lyden asked if this failure of the pipe is premature and, if so, related to what. City 136 Engineer Hankee, on the question of premature failure, said she'd have to evaluate that question 137 further. She noted that the life of the proposed new pipe is fifty to seventy years. There does seem to 138 be more failure in certain soils. 139 Utility Supervisor Williams added information on the new pipe type and it's wear; the metal pipe that 140 is currently present is less resistant to certain corrosives. The new pipe is made of the best material 141 for the soil where it would be buryed. 142 Council Member Cavegn asked how much more of the metal pipe exists in the city. Also he's 143 concerned about the funding source. Mr. Williams noted that this particular pipe is unique and he 144 doesn't see this situation at other lift stations in the City at least for several years. Ms. Cotton noted 145 that the project would be paid from the Water Operating Fund which has over $6,000,000; those funds 146 are intended to replace existing infrastructure. 147 Council Member Cavegn asked if there is any expectation of loss of City funding either through 148 property taxes unpaid or people not paying utility bills. Ms. Cotton said she is monitoring the utility 149 funds and isn't seeing an issue; on the property taxes, the City's general fund reserve is available for a 150 full six months of expenses. 151 Council Member Stoesz asked about the resident impact; will there be service outages. Mr. Williams 152 said there should not be any service outages; further this is the least invasive type of repair to road 153 surfaces. Council Member Stoesz asked about communication to the residents. Ms. Hankee said 154 there could be mailings or door hangers; the homeowners association will be notified. 155 Council Member Stoesz asked if WSB &Associates will be doing the inspections. Ms. Hankee said 156 staff hasn't gotten to the support level and she suspects that Mr. Williams will be able to do much of 157 that. 158 Mayor Rafferty thanked Mr. Williams for his good work; he's unfortunately had to deal with a couple 159 of large breaks within a short period. He added that this is a proactive approach proposed by the City 160 in a situation of failure based on staff review and recommendation. 161 Council Member Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 2042 as presented. Council Member 162 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none 163 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 164 6A) Item 6A regarding Watermark 3`a Addition had been removed from the agenda.