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4C'ity Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 8, 2013 Page 4 1 proposed to be located in the north pond and explained the treatment of water that will occur in 2 order to discharge the pollutants to the sanitary sewer. He reported that 60 percent of the project 3 is being funded through grants and noted that there will be annual operating costs in the range of 4 $15,000 to $20,000 per year. He noted that this project will not only improve the water quality 5 of Silver Lake but also in the neighboring ponds. He reviewed the project schedule, noting that 6 work is scheduled to begin this fall. 8 Councilmember Gray referenced the water quality of Silver Lake and noted that the disc readings 9 are almost cyclical. 10 11 City Engineer Hubmer explained that Silver Lake appears to be stuck in a turbid state, which 12 does account for the results. 13 14 Councilmember Roth asked for additional information regarding the chemicals and questioned if, 15 after treatment, the water would be drinkable. He questioned if the chemicals could become 16 reactive underground. 17 18 City Engineer Ilubmer stated that although the water coming out the treatment area would be 19 clear, the chemicals would not remove pathogens and therefore you should not drink the water. 20 Ile confirmed that the chemicals were not flammable. 21 22 Councilmember Jenson questioned the type of maintenance and upkeep that would be required 23 for the equipment. 24 25 City Engineer Ilubmer reported that the pumps have a lifespan of ten to 15 years and the typical 26 cost for replacement would range from $1,500 to $2,000. 27 28 Motion by Councilmember Stills, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 29 13-067; a Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Silver Lake Storm Water Treatment System. 30 31 Motion carried unanimously. 32 33 C. 2013 Goals Update. Mark Casey, City Manager presenting. 34 35 City Manager Casey advised that earlier this year the Council completed a strategic planning 36 session in which goals were set and action items were developed. He briefly reviewed some of 37 the goals developed by the Council and acknowledged the progress that has been made on the 38 action items. 39 40 Mayor Faust stated that upon review there were 59 action items and progress has been made on 41 50 of those items. He explained that some of the remaining nine action items are items that 42 require outside assistance. 43 44 Councilmember Stille noted that if the goal setting session were not completed in January, and if 45 the report was not updated, the Council would not be able to gauge the progress that has been 46 made year to date. 47