05-04-2015 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 4, 2015 APPROVED 223 Council Member Roeser noted that, looking at the report, he sees there are peak periods; 224 he wants to understand how an additional police officer would impact overtime costs in 225 the Police Department. 226 227 11. Art Tower Proposal — Administrator Karlson reviewed his written report. The 228 Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) is looking at putting artwork on three metro area 229 water towers. They like Lino Lakes as a location because of the highways. They would 230 have to further explore the possibility of using the tower here but he wanted to make sure 231 the council is interested in the prospect. 232 233 The council confirmed that there would be no advertisement involved; the MIA will 234 advertise that these tower exist only. The council concurred that they are interested in 235 learning more; they are interested in the timing of the project as well as what art is 236 available for the towers. 237 238 12. Water Reuse Study Proposal — Community Development Director Grochala noted 239 that water is a frequent topic for the city council. The subject brought forward with this 24o report is the reuse of storm water for irrigation in the city. The reuse could occur for 241 park irrigation or could even be included in upcoming development plans for projects 242 such as Mattamy Homes. The proposal is for the city's engineering firm, WSB, to study 243 possibilities and prepare a report back to the city evaluating water reuse for irrigation. 244 The irrigation would be supplemented by the regular water system. He added that 245 irrigation is a big use for the city, driving higher use during certain periods and that in 246 turn drives the need for additional capital improvements. The study would include costs 247 and funding options. In noting how water reuse is in place already, City Engineer 248 Hankee explained that the City of Medina requires a water reuse system with new homes. 249 It reduces the need for capital improvements and has saved the city significantly on its 250 water system. 251 252 Mayor Reinert remarked that if the water flow is taken that would normally flow through 253 to the groundwater sources, isn't it just taking water from one source for another. City 254 Engineer Hankee said they don't pretend to fully know the impact on reflow (ground 255 water) but the study would certainly provide more data. Funding for the study would 256 come from city trunk utility funds. City Engineer Hankee added that for a system itself, 257 staff is aware of two potential grant sources. 258 259 Community Development Director Grochala noted that WSB is also proposing seeking 260 grant funds for an integrated water management plan and proposes a grant application 261 including a couple other cities. WSB has proposed to do that for a city cost of $7,400 and 262 only if it gets past the preliminary stage. A grant application would be due next Monday. 263 264 Council Member Stoesz noted that he has some concerns about water reuse; there could 265 be cross contamination in the water system. 266