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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2014 Page 4 of 6 ITEM 17: SECTION 34 WATER & SEWER UTILITY EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS – ACCEPT QUOTES AND APPROVE CONTRACT FOR HUDSON BLVD PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE; RES. NO. 2014-87 City Engineer Griffin provided brief overview of the proposed improvement. He explained the various pressure zones and impact on the comprehensive water system. Mr. Griffin explained that the Savona developer will need it regardless of who installs it and that is the reason for the alternate bid. Hammes 2nd Addition will also need a reduction valve in the future. Mr. Griffin explained the bid results. Mr. Griffin explained that the water obtained from Oakdale is currently about 100 psi. The target pressure is approximately 55 psi. Council Member Smith asked about impact of $3.5 mil bonding. It was explained that those funds are dedicated to the Inwood project. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-87, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SECTION 34 PRESSURE REDUCTION STATIONS TO BE PAID FOR THROUGH THE SECTION 34 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GEISLINGER & SONS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,853.00 WHICH INCLUDES THE BASE BID AND ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1, CONTINGENT UPON LENNAR REIMBURSING CITY FOR ALT #1 COSTS. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 18: INWOOD BOOSTER STATION IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE TERMS FOR SITE ACQUISITION City Engineer Griffin provided an overview of the proposed booster station improvement and location. Site consists of 75’x75’ area for purchase price of $22,500. Negotiations also include Washington County purchasing 15 additional feet of ROW from the property owner. City will waive $5,800 Lateral Benefit Assessment to property at 2298 Inwood when Inwood project occurs. It was clarified that the Eberhart Trust was okay working with the county. City Administrator Zuleger recounted the lengthy staff efforts in obtaining the site. It was noted that the negotiations sticking points did not involve money, but current and future access to surrounding land. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE THE BOOSTER STATION SITE ACQUISITION TERMS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY LETTER DATED JULY 10, 2014. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: finishing touches on CIP; working on financial snapshot; working on developer agreements, Washington County Transportation meeting; because of ROW and utility signals will not be installed until spring; future workshops will focus individually on Summit issues. Transportation, Sewer, and drainage. City Attorney Snyder: working on routine matters, development agreements, and code enforcement matters. Community Development Director Klatt: next planning commission meeting will be continuing discussion of rural development issues; working on developer securities and agreements. It was noted that the annex will be sold. City Engineer: 39th St. has gravel on portion of it. Lake Elmo Ave is expected to have holes paved next week. Finance Director Bendel: working on collecting assessments, statistical reports, 2015 budget, and cash flow model for sewer. Audit field work is planned for mid-December City Clerk Bell: working on completing phase two of City office moves. Staff has received numerous compliments from public on new space; those who are still interested in serving as an Election Judge should contact the City in the next week. Public Accuracy Test will be held on 10/31 at 11am in the chambers. Absentee voting is now underway. State General Election is Tuesday 11/4/2014. Polls are open from 7am-8pm.