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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC WORKSESSION 08312015 Work Session Agenda Monday, August 31, 2015 5:30 p.m. (food available at 5:15 pm) 1. Water Discussions. Todd Hubmer, City Engineer & Mark Casey, City Manager presenting 2. HSIP. Todd Hubmer, City Engineer Presenting 3. City Code Updates. Mark Casey, City Manager presenting Next work session– Tuesday, September 15, 2015 – 5:30 pm – Table Top Exercise City of St. Anthony CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION City Council Chambers July 31, 2015 Present: Mayor & Council. Jerry Faust, Mayor; Hal Gray, Councilmember; Randy Stille, Councilmember, and Bonnie Brever, Councilmember. Absent: Jan Jenson, Councilmember Staff: Mark Casey, City Manager and Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Mayor Faust at 12:30 p.m. 2016 Levy: Staff presented a memo, charts and numerous spreadsheets. Information included levies based on liquor fund available for transfers, liquor sales projections, liquor operations cash position, phase out options tools, reversals of negative cash, pages from the 2015 Audit presentation, general fund components, general fund revenue and expenditures. By consensus of the Mayor and City Council, staff was directed to present a preliminary levy increase of $219,075 or 3.76%. Channel Realignment: NSCC/NSAC Executive Director Cor Wilson requested moving the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District PEG programming to St. Anthony City Channel 16. By consensus of the Mayor and City Council, staff was directed to inform Wilson of their approval. Night to Unite Assignments: Staff presented the most up to date listing and the Mayor and Council chose their assignments. Former Elected Officials Briefing: The Mayor, Council and staff reviewed the presentation and agenda. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Mark Casey, City Manager. 1 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2 City Council Update for 1,4-Dioxane Water Supply and Treatment Feasibility Study August 31, 2015 WSB is currently studying alternative water supply and treatment options to address 1,4-dioxane that has been detected in the City’s wells. Dioxane is an additive found in solvents that were used at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills. Technological advances have resulted in better methods for detecting contaminants at extremely low concentrations. The test results by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and independently verified by the City, have shown the presence of 1,4- dioxane (dioxane) in the City’s wells. The concentrations have ranged from 0.35 parts per billion (ppb) in Well No. 3 to 1.5 ppb in Well No. 4. The concentrations detected in Well No. 4 have increased over the period of testing. A regulatory limit on the amount of dioxane permitted in drinking water has not yet been set under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The MDH, however, has set a guidance limit of 1 part per billion (ppb) for 1,4-dioxane based on its potential to cause cancer in people. WSB is currently evaluating each of the following proposed water supply and treatment options and estimate the capital and long term operational costs for each option. Option 1 - Blend City wells to dilute 1,4-dioxane to below the MDH guidance limit More water would be pumped from either Well No. 3 or Well No. 5 to dilute the 1,4-dioxane concentration in Well No. 4 to below 1 ppb at the point of entry (plant effluent). Well No. 3 contains the highest trichloroethylene (TCE) concentration. The existing carbon filters would require more frequent change outs if this well is run more frequently. Option 2 - Construct deeper Mount-Simon Hinckley wells A moratorium exists in the Metro Area for using the Mount-Simon Hinckley formation. The Commissioner of the DNR may allow use of this aquifer only if no other feasible alternatives exist. Water from this aquifer commonly contains radium 226+228. Although radium could be treated with the existing greensand filters, the filter media could become a hazardous waste because of the radium build- up on the filter media. Pumping costs would also be higher because the static water levels are deeper in the Mount-Simon Hinckley formation. Option 3 – Purchase water from St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPWRS) via the City of Roseville’s water distribution system WSB has made contact with Roseville staff and they are currently analyzing this option from their side. SPRWS’s water rates are $4.04 per 1,000 gallons during the winter and $4.20 per 1,000 gallons during the summer with a minimum monthly base fee of $4.80. Wholesale water rates had not been obtained from SPRWS at the time of this memo. Option 4 – Purchase water from Minneapolis Although Minneapolis’ water rates are significantly higher that the City’s, their whole sale rate would be only $2.73 per 1,000 gallons. However, this cost does not include maintenance costs for the City’s watermains, water towers, water meters, labor, etc. These costs need to be figured-in to the analysis to make a true comparison of the water rates. A water booster station or pressure reducing station and a metering vault could also be required with this option. Option 5 – Implement a water treatment system for 1,4-dioxane at the City’s water treatment plant WSB is currently studying treatment options for 1,4-dioxane. The most feasible treatment options have been narrowed down to Ultra Violet (UV) Light with Hydrogen Peroxide and Ozone with Hydrogen Peroxide. Trojan Technologies is currently piloting UV/Hydrogen Peroxide at the water treatment plant. The pilot water is also being spiked with excess 1,4-dioxane to account future conditions that might occur. These options will be presented and discussed in more detail by WSB at the August 31, 2015 work session. 3 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 4 City of St. Anthony Village August 31, 2015 1,4-Dioxane Facts Used to stabilize chlorinated solvents Found in small amounts in many personal care products, laundry detergents and food Considered an emerging contaminant Likely to stay in water once there – it does not break down naturally Has been found to cause liver cancer in animal experiments 5 Minnesota Department of Health Recommended Health Risk Limit MDH recommends keeping exposures at or below 1 ppb over a lifetime (70 years) 1 additional case of cancer in a population of 100,000  Cancer risk is much lower if consumed for only a few days, a few months, or few years. Washing dishes, bathing, showering, or watering the lawn do not pose increased risk. 1,4-Dioxane Levels Detected in City Wells Well No. 3 – 0.31-0.37 ppb Well No. 4 – 0.90-1.50 ppb Well No. 5 – 0.57-0.68 ppb Finish Water – 0.68-0.95 ppb 6 Feasibility Study for Water Supply and Treatment Options for 1,4-Dioxane Option 1 – Blend City wells to dilute 1,4-dioxane to be below the MDH guidance limit (1 ppb) Option 2 – Construct deeper Mount-Simon Hinckley wells Option 3 – Purchase water from St. Paul Regional Water Services via the City of Roseville’s water distribution system Option 4 – Purchase water from Minneapolis Option 5 – Implement treatment for 1,4-dioxane Option 1 – Blend City wells to dilute 1,4-dioxane to be below the MDH guidance limit (1 ppb) Pump more water from either Well No. 3 or Well No. 5 to dilute the 1,4-dioxane concentration in Well No. 4 to below 1 ppb at the point of entry (plant effluent) Well No. 3 contains the highest trichloroethylene (TCE) concentration. Carbon filters would require more frequent change outs if this well is run more frequently. 7 Option 2 – Construct deeper Mount-Simon Hinckley wells and abandon existing wells Mount-Simon Hinckley Aquifer is the deepest aquifer in the Twin Cities and protected by a confining layer (Eau Claire formation) Mt. Simon-Hinckley Aquifer Restrictions Commissioner of DNR may not issue new water use permits for use of Mt. Simon-Hinckley Aquifer in the Metropolitan Area unless: The appropriation is for potable water use There are no feasible or practical alternatives to this source A water conservation plan is incorporated with the permit 8 Mt. Simon-Hinckley Aquifer Challenges Deeper static water level (approx. 100 feet deeper) means higher pumping costs to operate well pumps Commonly contains combined Radium 226+228 that exceeds the MDH maximum contaminant level (MCL). Existing greensand filters would remove radium but the filters would eventually become radioactive and the media would be classified as a hazardous waste when replaced with new media. Option 3 – Purchase water from St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) via the City of Roseville’s water distribution system SPRWS supplies water to cities of St. Paul, Roseville, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Saint Paul, West St. Paul, and Mendota Heights Supplied by a combination of surface water and ground water sources 70 percent of surface water supplied from Mississippi River and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Water is softened 9 St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) Water Rates SPRWS 2015 Water Rates - $4.04 during winter and $4.20 per 1,000 gallons during summer plus $4.80 monthly base fee (1” and smaller meters). Wholesale water rates have not been provide yet. St. Anthony Village 2015 Water Rates $2.98 per 1,000 gallons (0-7,500 gallons per month) $3.14 per 1,000 gallons (7,500-15,000 gallons per month) $3.45 per 1,000 gallons (15,000-22,500 gallons per month) $3.96 per 1,000 gallons (22,500-30,000 gallons per month) $4.97 per 1,000 gallons (over 30,000 gallons per month) Connections St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) Currently studying potential watermain connections May require a water booster station or pressure reducing valve station depending on differences in water pressures between systems 10 Option 4 – Purchase Water from Minneapolis Minneapolis Water Works (MWW) supplies water to cities of Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, and Bloomington Supplied by surface water from the Mississippi River Water is softened Minneapolis Water Rates Minneapolis 2015 Water Rates – Minneapolis has proposed $2.73 per 1,000 gallons as a wholesale water rate for St. Anthony. However, this cost does not include maintenance costs for the City’s watermains, water towers, water meters, labor, etc. St. Anthony Village 2015 Water Rates $2.98 per 1,000 gallons (0-7,500 gallons per month) $3.14 per 1,000 gallons (7,500-15,000 gallons per month) $3.45 per 1,000 gallons (15,000-22,500 gallons per month) $3.96 per 1,000 gallons (22,500-30,000 gallons per month) $4.97 per 1,000 gallons (over 30,000 gallons per month) 11 Connections to Minneapolis Water Works Currently studying potential watermain connections May require a water booster station or pressure reducing valve station depending on differences in water pressures between systems Option 5 – Implement Treatment for 1,4-Dioxane Researched multiple treatment technologies Most feasible treatment options have been narrowed down to Ultra Violet (UV) Light with Hydrogen Peroxide and Ozone with Hydrogen Peroxide 12 UV/Hydrogen Peroxide UV/Hydrogen Peroxide Conventional treatment methods such as air stripping, carbon adsorption and reverse osmosis are ineffective at removing 1,4-dioxane due to its low vapor pressure and high solubility 13 UV/Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide absorbs UV light and produces hydroxyl radicals that oxidize and breakdown 1,4- dioxane to non-toxic compounds UV/Hydrogen Peroxide Manufactured by Trojan Technologies, Inc. Thirty five (35) systems have been installed across the United States for treating 1,4-dioxane. These systems collectively treat over 230 million gallons of water per day. Other treatment benefits include enhanced disinfection and removal of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), endocrine disruptor compounds, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). 14 15 Ozone/Hydrogen Peroxide Ozone/Hydrogen Peroxide Currently studying Ozone/Hydrogen Peroxide Preliminary analysis has discovered: 1. Larger building footprint and possibly higher costs 2. More commonly used for treating surface waters that do not provide a high UV transmittance which is required for UV/Hydrogen Peroxide 3. Greater operation and maintenance costs 4. Can form assimilable organic carbon (AOC) byproducts that may require a downstream biological filter for removal 16 UV/Hydrogen Peroxide Pilot Study Water treatment study conducted by Trojan Technologies on August 27th, 2015 to test and verify treatment results for a full scale system if implemented Pilot water was obtained downstream of existing sand filters and upstream of existing GAC filters Pilot water was spiked with excess 1,4-dioxane at various concentrations up to 20 parts per billion (ppb) 17 18 19 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 20 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 15-0XX RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESENTATION OF OFFERS TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY AREAS NEEDED EITHER BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village (the City) has initiated the Highway Safety Improvement Project along 37th Avenue NE (the Project), to construct a sidewalk, and appurtenant work; and WHEREAS, the construction schedule for the Project contemplates that the Project will start during 2016; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City obtain title and possession, either by negotiation or condemnation, to the necessary easements for the Project before construction may begin; and WHEREAS, the City should commence negotiation in good faith immediately in order to facilitate the acquisition by negotiation and to allow the timely acquisition by condemnation of the necessary easements for the Project; and WHEREAS, market value appraisals of the easements required for the Project have been commissioned by the City and completed by Kelly Lindstrom (the Firm); and WHEREAS, the City wishes to make offers to property owners based on the completed market values appraisals completed by the Firm and Exhibit A attached sets forth the appraised market value in the appraisals completed for the easement interest required for the Project totaling $118,725.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village that: 1. The presentation of offers for the easement interests required for the Project in the amount of the appraised market value set forth on attached Exhibit A totaling $118,725.00are hereby authorized. 2. That the City Council hereby directs that a copy of the completed market value appraisal for the easement(s) on each property be provided to the respective property owner with the presentation of offer. 21 Adopted this day of , 2015. _____________________________ Jerome O Faust, Mayor ATTEST:____________________________ Nicole Miller, City Clerk Reviewed for administration: ______________________________ Mark Casey, City Manager 22 Exhibit A Parcel PID # Total Compensation 1 602923220087 $ 1,200.00 2 602923220124 $ 775.00 3 602923220085 $ 6,000.00 4 602923220125 $ 3,050.00 5 602923220028 $ 2,775.00 6 602923220029 $ 8,500.00 7 602923220136 $ 1,825.00 8 602923210019 $ 975.00 9 602923210020 $ 775.00 10 602923210076 $ 4,625.00 11 602923210068 $ 100.00 12 602923210069 $ 350.00 13 602923210138 $ 450.00 14 602923210143 $ 375.00 15 0602923210042 $ 1,000.00 16 0602923210041 $ 500.00 17 0602923210155 $ 700.00 18 313023340024 $ 2,700.00 19 313023430044 $ 6,600.00 20 0602923120009 Removed 21 602923120025 Removed 22 0602923120076 $ 1,625.00 23 0602923120077 $ 1,450.00 24 0602923120051 $ 5,700.00 25 0602923120078 $ 6,875.00 23 26 0602923120079 $ 2,050.00 27 0602923120080 $ 3,800.00 28 0602923120081 $ 3,100.00 29 0602923120082 $ 2,400.00 30 0602923120083 $ 775.00 31 0602923120084 $ 1,625.00 32 0602923120085 $ 2,600.00 33 0602923120086 $ 2,325.00 34 0602923110026 $ 2,825.00 35 0602923110027 $ 1,675.00 36 602923110028 $ 1,975.00 37 0602923110029 $ 2,275.00 38 0602923110004 $ 1,825.00 39 0602923110003 $ 2,925.00 40/41 0602923110002 $ 15,600.00 42 313023440058 $ 1,000.00 43 313023340013 $ 1,900.00 44 313023310031 Removed 45 313023310017 City Owned 46 313023240008 $ 825.00 47 36302444021 $ 8,300.00 Total $ 118,725.00 24 D a t e : P r i n t e d : W S B F i l e n a m e : K : \ 0 1 6 2 6 - 9 6 0 \ C a d \ E x h i b i t s \ f o r R O W \ C o u n t y R o a d D L a y o u t . d g n 8 / 2 7 / 2 0 1 5 WSB & Associates, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55416 INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING PLANNING CONSTRUCTION 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 763-541-4800 - Fax 763-541-1700 www.wsbeng.com P E N R O D L A N E Legend Proposed R/W Construction Limits Temporary Easement Existing R/W Concrete Curb/Boulevard Sidewalk Driveway X Remove Tree Grass Boulevard Existing Signal Pole Proposed Push Button Legend Proposed R/W Construction Limits Temporary Easement Existing R/W Concrete Curb/Boulevard Sidewalk Driveway Grass Boulevard Existing Signal Pole Proposed Push Button Signal Pole to be Relocated Signal Pole to be Relocated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 S T I N S O N B O U L E V A R D 37TH AVENUE R O O S E V E L T S T R E E T E D W A R D S T R E E T H A R D I N G S T R E E T C O O L I D G E S T R E E T B E L D E N D R I V E S I L V E R L A K E R O A D (37TH AVE) COUNTY ROAD D M A C A L A S T E R D R I V E C H E L M S F O R D R O A D F O S S R O A D H I G H C R E S T R O A D C H A N D L E R D R I V E Pedestrian Improvements County Road D LAYOUT INSETS COUNTY ROAD D & STINSON BLVD COUNTY ROAD D & SILVER LAKE RD COUNTY ROAD D & HIGHCREST RD 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N 0 50 ft 100 ft 0 25 ft 50 ft D a t e : P r i n t e d : W S B F i l e n a m e : K : \ 0 1 6 2 6 - 9 6 0 \ C a d \ E x h i b i t s \ f o r R O W \ S i l v e r L a k e R o a d I n t e r s e c t i o n s . d g n 8 / 2 7 / 2 0 1 5 WSB & Associates, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55416 INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING PLANNING CONSTRUCTION 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 763-541-4800 - Fax 763-541-1700 www.wsbeng.com Legend Proposed R/W Construction Limits Temporary Easement Existing R/W Concrete Curb/Boulevard Sidewalk Driveway Grass Boulevard Existing Signal Pole Proposed Push Button Legend Proposed R/W Construction Limits Temporary Easement Existing R/W Concrete Curb/Boulevard Sidewalk Driveway Grass Boulevard Existing Signal Pole Proposed Push Button 43 44 46 45 39TH AVENUE S I L V E R L A K E R O A D 39th Avenue Silver Lake Road & SILVER LANE S I L V E R L A K E R O A D Silver Lane Silver Lake Road & N 0 25 ft 50 ft N 0 25 ft 50 ft SEPARATE CONNECTIONS § 52.01 SEPARATE CONNECTIONS. – Current Every building other than an accessory building must have a separate water service connection which meets the requirements of state law, this code and the city’s Water Department. A hook-up charge in the amount as set forth in Chapter 33 must be paid before water service is connected. § 52.01 SEPARATE CONNECTIONS. – Proposed Every building other than an accessory building must have a separate water service connection which meets the requirements of state law, this code and the city’s Water Department. A connection hook-up charge in the amount as set forth in Chapter 33 must be paid for each available charged unit as determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for before any new or additional demand is placed on the utility system. water service is connected Water and sewer connection fess must be paid prior to service being established or the change in use of an established service. § 52.01 SEPARATE CONNECTIONS. – Proposed (clean) Every building other than an accessory building must have a separate water service connection which meets the requirements of state law, this code and the city’s Water Department. A connection charge in the amount as set forth in Chapter 33 must be paid for each available charged unit as determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for any new or additional demand is placed on the utility system. Water and sewer connection fess must be paid prior to service being established or the change in use of an established service. GARBAGE AND SOLID WASTE OFFENSES § 130.50 DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. – Current One of the following provisions must be made for each property in the city for the disposal of garbage and other solid waste: (A) Regular collection service by a hauler licensed by the city; (B) Participation in a sharing or pool for a regular collection service by a hauler licensed by the city; or (C) Lawful disposal by transporting the solid waste to a place of business owned or controlled by the property owner. § 130.50 DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. – Proposed In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 115A.941 and to promote health, safety, and the general welfare, each property in the City, including each residential household and business, shall have a contract for regular collection service by a hauler licensed by the City for the disposal of garbage and solid waste. Residential properties that consist of single-unit, two-unit, or three-unit buildings are exclusively subject to the City’s system of organized collection, which was implemented pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 115A.94 and the Agreement for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services entered into between the City and its licensed solid waste haulers. 27 PARKING § 152.179 PARKING. – Current (A) On-site parking. All property in the city must comply with the following on-site parking requirements. (1) Parking spaces must be at least 9 feet x 19 feet and those in the R-4, B, C, and LI Districts must be clearly marked and outlined. (2) The total area of a parking lot, including all parking spaces, drive aisles, islands and landscaping must be no less than the required number of parking spaces multiplied by 300 square feet. (3) All vehicles, as defined in § 152.008, parked on any lot in an R-l, R-1A, R-2, or R-3 District must be parked on a surface paved with asphalt or bituminous material, concrete, cement, brick, or other paved surface, or on a gravel driveway located in the front yard. § 152.179 PARKING. – Proposed (A) On-site parking. All property in the city must comply with the following on-site parking requirements. (1) Parking spaces must be at least 9 feet x 19 feet and those in the R-4, B, C, and LI Districts must be clearly marked and outlined. (2) The total area of a parking lot, including all parking spaces, drive aisles, islands and landscaping must be no less than the required number of parking spaces multiplied by 300 square feet. (3) All vehicles, as defined in § 152.008, parked on any lot in an R-l, R-1A, R-2, or R-3 District must be parked on a surface paved with asphalt or bituminous material, concrete, cement, brick, or other paved surface, or on a gravel driveway located in the front yard. 28 UTILITIES: FIRE CONTROL DEVICES: (billed quarterly) Size Amount 2" $7.88 3" $10.50 4" $15.75 6" $21.00 8" $26.25 10" $42.00 IRRIGATION RATES: $3.96 per 1,000 gallons SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE PERMIT: $450.00-per Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) units determination. SEWER RATES: $4.19 per 1,000 gallons STORM WATER FACILITIES: (billed quarterly) WATER CONNECTION CHARGE PERMIT: $850.00-per Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) units determination. WATER METERS: SIZE METER PRICE RADIO TOTAL COST 5/8” $130.00 $130.00 $260.00 Classification Charge (per acre) 1 $59.75 2 $57.60 3 $57.60 4 $137.58 5 $175.48 6 $219.23 29