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PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 8, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Sanders. Also present were Committee Member Hilt, Mayor
Salentine, Utility Superintendent Kloskowski, Stan Potrykus, Carl
Gratzek and those per the attached list.
Ald. Sanders updated the Committee on the status of FLOW.
The Committee reviewed restoration on sewer projects and
determined that most restoration has been completed with the
exception of seeding which will be done in Spring.
The Committee is awaiting further information from City Engineer
Tom Renner regarding update on odor control for the Northeast &
Sandy Beach Lift Stations.
Mayor Salentine updated the Committee on the status of the sale
of city -owned land (McShane). The Finance Committee has reviewed
Amendment to Contract of Sale and recommended Council approval
deleting lines 22-26 pertaining to ingress/egress.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from Attorney Don Molter
dated December 6, 1988, which included a rough draft of a
• proposed Agreement with Mr. Harold Deback concerning the Highway
24 Sewer Project. Mayor Salentine and Utility Superintendent
Kloskowski will meet with the City Engineers and City Attorney to
work out all necessary details in regard to assessments, capping
and closing of the waterwell in the easement, etc. Mr. DeBack
agreed to allow for the closing of the well.
The Committee discussed the proposed sewer extension for Highway
45 & "00". No recommendation will be made at this time.
The Committee discussed the proposed sewer extension on Ann Drive
with Mr. Carl Gratzek. Ald. Sanders moved to approve sewer
extension and to send sewer map provided by Metropolitan
Engineering to the City Engineers for their review.
The Committee discussed proposed water extension for Valley, and
Ann Drive. Ald. Sanders moved to direct the City Engineers to
prepare plans and specifications and go out for bids for an
extension of water on Valley Drive (Highway 24 to Ann Drive) and
Ann Drive. The Committee determined that the policy for
assessment to be used for this project will be as outlined in
Resolution #239-86, which states that "front foot deferments will
be offered to those properties fronting on a water trunk line
installed by the City as a main transmission facility".
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December 8, 1988
to The Committee reviewed the existing Residential Equivalency Chart
(REC) as adopted by Resolution #169-84, and amended by Resolution
#13-88 for multiple family units. Ald. Sanders moved to
recommend deletion of 2 REC's for a duplex and to determine the
REC charge using multiple family calculations. Seconded by Ald.
Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed proposed sewer plans for the Vesbach
property on Woods Road with Mr. Stan Potrykus and Mrs. Dorothy
Vesbach. The Committee approved Mrs. Vesbach running a sewer
main for the proposed seven (7) lot division. The Committee is
recommending that the plans submitted be sent to the City
Engineers to review the feasibility of extending water service to
this property. The property owners on Woods Road, west of Lannon
Drive, will be invited to the January 19th Public Utility
meeting.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve request for certification for non -
sewer use of water for the Cleanco Corporation (Duranso Building)
in the Industrial Park because discharged water will not enter
the sewer system. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee discussed adopting a policy for vacant properties
that are in the sewer service area. The Committee determined
{ that a policy be put in place using the MMSD philosophy that if a
development is within 1,000 feet of existing sewers, the
development must connect to sewer; if a development is more than
1,000 feet from existing sewers it could be serviced by a holding
tank, mound system or septic system.
The Committee reviewed existing Reserve Capacity Assessment
(RCA). Ald. Hilt moved to recommend that the RCA be escalated to
reimburse the City for interest expended on the debt. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The RCA began in 1985, was
escalated in 1986, and the Council determined that the rate for
1987 and 1988 would remain the same. The new figures for 1989
will be $295.00 for existing and $1,770 for new construction. In
accordance with Resolution #267-86, adopted on November 25, 1986,
the WCA will be increased by $36.00 (per WCA) per year commencing
on the 1st day of January, 1989.
The Committee discussed proposed Sewer Project for Woods Road
(Mystic to Durham). MMSD plans approval expires in December of
1989. The Committee requests that the affected property owners
be invited to the January 19, 1988 Public Utilities Committee
meeting.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reported two breaks in the
forced main at the Jensen Lift Station occurred in the last
. year. The Committee requests that the City Engineers provide a
cost estimate for replacing this force main.
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The Committee discussed replacement of landscaping for Value
Village and Sentry as a result of the Hwy. 24 water project.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski has secured a proposal from T.
J. Landscaping Co. Mayor Salentine has met with Mr. Tomczyk from
Value Village and Mr. Tomczyk will meet with Mr. Eichmann to
determine what they want done and a decision will be made by the
Committee at their January meeting. City Engineer Ken Ward has
advised the City that the amount suggested to be withheld from
the Contractor for the landscaping should be anywhere from $1,000
to $1,500.
Mayor Salentine and Superintendent Kloskowski will meet with the
City Engineer and the City Attorney to work on the necessary
paper work for the acquisition of the Kristin Downs Community
Well.
The Committee clarified the minutes of November 17, 1988,
regarding the proposed Narlock five parcel land division to
indicate that the two existing houses ("A" and "B") on the
property will not be required to hook to sewers unless a sewer
main abuts the property; "C" and "D" are required to have sewers;
and parcel "E" an alternate method of septic disposal.
The Committee reviewed the DNR report, dated November 18, 1988,
isconsisting of a report on the investigation of the City's water
utility and contains recommendations and requirements concerning
conditions observed. Utility Superintendent Kloskowski will work
with City Engineer Dan Butler on recommendations and will report
back to the January meeting. It was noted that flags are
required by the DNR to be placed on the fire hydrants at a cost
of $10.70 each.
The Utility Superintendent's Sewer Report for November and
December of 1988 was reviewed and placed on file.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Dan Hilt
Acting Secretary
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