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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 recent repairs and implications on a nearby trail. The watermain was also repaired and corrosion was 124 noted. Staff is concerned about the condition of the force main that serves a significant area of the City 125 and have discussed options. Staff is now recommending a directional drilling project to address the 126 situation. She noted the proposed project budget that includes extra funding for some exploratory work. 127 She explained the proposed project schedule. 128 Mayor Rafferty asked if this has anything to do with what goes down the sewer? Ms. Hankee said that 129 while there is additional clogging in certain areas that is probably related to , in this case, staff believes the 130 break relates to a corroded pipe. 131 Utility Supervisor Williams noted that staff is performing inspections on a regular basis to prevent larger 132 problems and there is an increase in certain things being flushed, but that isn’t related to this situation. 133 Council Member Lyden asked if this failure of the pipe is premature and, if so, related to what. City 134 Engineer Hankee, on the question of premature failure, said she’d have to evaluate that question further. 135 She noted that the life of the proposed new pipe is fifty to seventy years. There does seem to be more 136 failure in certain soils. 137 Utility Supervisor Williams added information on the new pipe type and it’s wear; the metal pipe that is 138 currently present is less resistant to certain corrosives. The new pipe is made of the best material for the 139 soil where it would be buryed. 140 Council Member Cavegn asked how much more of the metal pipe exists in the city. Also he’s concerned 141 about the funding source. Mr. Williams noted that this particular pipe is unique and he doesn’t see this 142 situation at other lift stations in the City at least for several years. Ms. Cotton noted that the project would 143 be paid from the Water Operating Fund which has over $6,000,000; those funds are intended to replace 144 existing infrastructure. 145 Council Member Cavegn asked if there is any expectation of loss of City funding either through property 146 taxes unpaid or people not paying utility bills. Ms. Cotton said she is monitoring the utility funds and isn’t 147 seeing an issue; on the property taxes, the City’s general fund reserve is available for a full six months of 148 expenses. 149 Council Member Stoesz asked about the resident impact; will there be service outages. Mr. Williams said 150 there should not be any service outages; further this is the least invasive type of repair to road surfaces. 151 Council Member Stoesz asked about communication to the residents. Ms. Hankee said there could be 152 mailings or door hangers; the homeowners association will be notified. 153 Council Member Stoesz asked if WSB & Associates will be doing the inspections. Ms. Hankee said staff 154 hasn’t gotten to the support level and she suspects that Mr. Williams will be able to do much of that. 155 Mayo r Rafferty thanked Mr. Williams for his good work; he’s unfortunately had to deal with a couple of 156 large breaks within a short period. He added that this is a proactive approach proposed by the City in a 157 situation of failure based on staff review and recommendation. 158 Council Member Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 20-42 as presented. Council Member 159 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none 160 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 161 6A) Item 6A regarding Watermark 3rd Addition had been removed from the agenda. 162 6B) Consider Resolution No. 20-39, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Contract, City Hall 163 Parking Lot Fog Seal – City Engineer Hankee explained that the City Hall parking lot is in need of 164