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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 10, 2003 Page 2 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. 3 4 Motion carried unanimously. 5 6 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 7 None. 8 9 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. 10 A. Resolution 03-042, re: Approve bid for Silver Point Park improvements. 11 Mayor Hodson welcomed Brad Forbrook, SEH, Inc., to the meeting. 12 13 Mr. Forbrook stepped forward to address the Council and presented the bids received for the 14 Silver Point Park improvements. He advised that they have made recommendations to award the 15 bid to the lowest bidder. He explained that bids were received for two contracts, one for the 16 building package and the second for installation of the building. He reviewed the bids with 17 Council stated that both came in very close to the projected budget. 18 19 Councilmember Sparks asked Mr. Forbrook if he has worked with either of the builders. Mr. 20 Forbrook stated that the City has worked with one of the builders adding that he is familiar but 21 has not worked with them. He stated that both are known for doing a good job. 22 Motion by Councilmember Faust to adopt Resolution 03-042, re: Approve bid for Silver Point is Park improvements. 25 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 28 B. Inflow/Infiltration Report 29 Mayor Hodson welcomed Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, to the meeting. 30 31 Mr. Hubmer stepped forward to address the Council and provided an update on 32 inflow/infiltration study. He explained that one of the goals set for this year is to continue to 33 work to minimize the inflow and infiltration into the sewer water system. He provided the 34 Council with a brief review of the water system stating that City streets have two sewer systems, 35 the sanitary sewer and storm water sewer. He explained that a large percentage of residents 36 operate sump pumps that flow into the storm water sewer. He stated that this has to be 37 corrected, as they should be flowing into the sanitary sewer system. He reviewed the inspection 38 process with Council stating that they completed a citywide education program in 2002 that 39 included brochures and mailings to the general public. He explained that the mailings included 40 an explanation of the process and contact information for any questions or concerns. He stated 41 that since 1999 the City has reconstructed approximately 17,000 feet of the sewer drainage 42 system,which should help reach their goal to reduce the inflow to the Metropolitan Waste 43 Control treatment center. He stated that the Metropolitan Council notified the City of St. 44 Anthony that treatment costs would increase due to the amount flowing through the treatment center. He stated that treatment expenses have increased significantly. He suggested four 46 options for Council to consideration adding that they are looking for direction from Council on 47 the next step in the process. He reviewed the options with Council -