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LAKE BWO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTUMER 1&, 1980 -5- ENGINEER'S REPORT: B. Lesion Pond — The &gineer reported his conclusions, from the test wells, that Legion Pond is supported by ground water; therefore, pumping and dredging are not feasible. He reviewed the placement of the wells and the water elevations with the Council. The Engineer recommended filling the lots and redoing the septic systems, stating this can be financed and done on an individual basis or collectively, as a City project. Effective alternate systems can be constructed on —site with Variances from the City. A mound system was suggested. The test wells will continue to be monitored. Mayor Armstrong proposed the residents petition the City to improve their lots. The Council will, then, hold a special meeting to order the project. The City has the authority to finance the project through 429 Special Assessments at 8% interest. The Council reiterated that the City will. provide free fill material. A Public waters permit may be necessary; and, new sewer systems will have to be approved by City Inspectors. in order to expedite the work, the petition should include a waiver of a public hearing. Tngineer Bohrer suggested a time frame, as designs for new systems, application for necessary permits and bids for work sent to contractors have to be arranged.. Then the Council could meet again with residents to review all the information and its impact. C. Landfill Excavating Around Maintenance Buildinnr, — Administrator Whittaker explained that the City owes nothing for landscaping, as the additional work I'rattalone's billed the City for was included in their original contract. Engineer Bobrer said he will contact Mr. Frattal.one and get a price on the additional grading work shown on the plan outside his construction limits for the October 21., 1980 meeting. D. Beutel P.bnd — Culvert Len,th and Valve Handle — The finished valve handle height is + ft. above the inlet. Pott recommended camouflaging it or lowering it, to avoid vandalism. The Council asked Engineer Bohrer to contact the manufacturer and see if the handle can be lowered 3 ft. Bohrer recommended the handle be removed when not in use. A maximum of $200 may be spent on this. The handle is already fabricated. Beutel Pond Culvert — According to the County plans, the finished grade in the ditch is not complete (additional top soil will be added). Bohrer will contact Mark Mattson and ask; if the County intends J,ocomplete this the additional work, or if the City can shorten the pipe. E. Little Sunfish Lake Feasibility Study — The Council wants the Ewbgineer to look at the problem and determine alternatives No detail design work can be done until. Valley :Branch and DNR approve an alternative. A cost estimate will be necessary for the hearing. F. Well — Fran Pott — McCarthy well has reported that this well was checked out in 1:9_66 if the pump is of suitable size it may only need refurbishing rather than replacement. Mr. Potts estimate of $1500 is based on $100 per hour for a crew to pull the pump and test pump the well, chlorinate the well, and test —pump the well. This would indicate if the well is bacteria free, if the pump is operational and what -the capacity of the well is. Don Raleigh will draft an agreement between Joe Rogers and the City before the well. is tested.