05-11-2015 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 2015 APPROVED 181 Mr. Grochala explained that Resolution No. 15-53 requests council authorization to commission a 182 study through the city's engineering firm to evaluate the possibility of a water reuse and irrigation 183 system in the Mattamay Homes development that is planned. He explained the value of water reuse 184 to both the water conservation and stormwater management goals. He noted other areas where 185 irrigation is occuring successfully. A representative of WSB was present to answer questions about 186 the proposed study. 187 188 The mayor asked if the cost of the study would be paid by the developer and Mr. Grochala said the 189 cost would be paid through trunk utility fund charges and those come through development. The 190 mayor confirmed that the thought is water reuse for irrigation only and not potable water. The 191 council discussed the financial side of the matter and WSB representative Jamie Wallerstedt added 192 that the study would include financial information. Ms. Wallerstedt also noted that phasing is done 193 for these type of projects to see how it works; also there are other cities in the process of doing this 194 and so collaboration of knowledge is possible. Mayor Reinert said he has some concern about 195 starting a new process within a very large project. The council discussed postponing the resolution 196 until more information is gained including on risks of a new system. Council Member Stoetz added 197 that he'd like to see this matter considered by the Environmental Board. 198 199 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 15-52 as presented. Council Member 200 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 201 202 Council Member Stoesz moved to postpone Resolution No. 15-53. Council Member Rafferty 203 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 204 205 6D) Resolution No. 15-54, Accepting Donation of Land — Community Development Director 206 Grochala explained his request that the city accept the donation of land from the estate of George 207 Reiling. He noted the location of the land, that it is unbuildable and that it may have some public 208 value as a buffer to the lake. The city's liability would be payment of taxes for one year. 209 210 Council Member Roeser asked about possible public use such as a dock and Mr. Grochala promised 211 to look at options. 212 213 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 15-54 as presented. Council Member 214 Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 215 216 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 217 218 There was no Unfinished Business. 219 22o NEW BUSINESS 221 222 There was no New Business. 223 224 225 E