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UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2011- 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Allan Ekberg (filling in for Kathy Hougardy)
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Ryan Larson, Robin Tischmak, Mike Cusick, Gail Labanara,
and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No Presentations
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution Declaring Emeraencv: Andover Park West (APW)/Andover Park East (APE) Sewer Repair
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that declares an emergency in response to damages
caused by a collapsed sanitary sewer in the 1000 block of Andover Park West.
This resolution will authorize contracts and/or agreements required to expedite and repair damages,
restore service and prevent further damage to the water and sewer system. The emergency declaration will
exempt related contracts from competitive bidding.
The City was first alerted to this matter on the evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at which time it
was thought to be a water main break. Further assessment indentified additional concerns and resulted in
a trench collapse on Friday, February 3. Dewatering, excavation and repair is now complete. Crews will
replace curb and gutter and lay new pavement this week.
Staff will return to Committee once final tabulations have been calculated on this project. General cost
estimates are currently over $400,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 28
COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Storm Lift Station No. 15 Improvements: Consultant Recommendation and Agreement
Staff is seeking approval to enter into a consultant agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. in the amount of
$59,839 for design services for Storm Lift Station No. 15 Improvements.
This lift station was built in 1977 and is the largest pump in the City. Concerns with the lift station
include the undergrounding of all electrical controls and pumps, and the station has no back -up power
with sufficient capacity. Failure of this storm pump could cause flooding which may result in significant
and costly damage. PACE Engineers, chosen from three short- listed firms off of the MRSC Roster, will
design improvements that include a back -up generator, a controlled gate that reduces discharge during
floods, and sealing to control stormwater entry.
Funding for design services are budgeted in the 412 Surface Water Fund. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. 2010 4 Quarter Reports
The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2010 4 Quarter Reports. Chuck
Parrish, resident, asked some clarifying questions.
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Committee Members were informed that Administration is currently considering other options for
reporting out on program goals and other important information in a more efficient and timely manner.
INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room No. 1.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by GL.