ITEM 3.6 Acceptance of award certificates0
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Utilities
Kurt Neidermeier, Utility
May 27, 2014
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Operations Supervisor
Wastewater Treatment Systems were awarded at the 77th Annual Wastewater Operations Conference in
PRESENTER(s):
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
Lori Johnson, City Administrator
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AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
Acceptance of award certificates.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Certificate of Commendations for outstanding operation, maintenance and management of the City's
Wastewater Treatment Systems were awarded at the 77th Annual Wastewater Operations Conference in
March. The review period for the Commendation is October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
The award recognizes City's for ensuring:
The facility is overseen by a properly certified operator.
The facility did not exceed effluent limits based on permit standards.
Monthly and annual reporting was complete and timely.
The facility experienced no bypasses, enforcement actions or inspections identifying significant
compliance concerns.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: X ATTACHED
• Certificate of Commendation East Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Certificate of Commendation West Wastewater Treatment Facility
POSSIBLE MOTION
Please word motion as you would like it to appear in the minutes.
No motion needed. Information only.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
ACTION TAKEN
BUDGETED:
❑ APPROVED AS REQUESTED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED ❑ OTHER (List changes)
COMMENTS:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North I St Paul, Minnesota 55155-4194 1651-296-6300
800-657-3864 1 651-282-5332 TTY I www.pcastate.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer
May 8, 2014
The Honorable Jessica Stockamp
City of Otsego -East Facility
8899 Nashua Avenue Northeast
Otsego, MIN 55330-7314
RE: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. MN0064190
Permittee Name: City of Otsego -East Facility
Dear Mayor Stockamp:
Congratulations on your efforts to protect the waters of Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) staff have reviewed the performance of your permitted wastewater treatment system
from October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and found that you met the criteria for recognition
as an outstanding facility. The enclosed Certificate of Commendation recognizes you and your operating
staff for the outstanding operation, maintenance, and compliance of your wastewater treatment
system.
The staff of the MPCA appreciates the considerable effort that you and your staff have put forth to
protect and preserve water quality. It is this kind of work that has enabled Minnesota to achieve a
significant reduction of pollution coming from point sources.
Thank you for your valuable contribution to the environmental quality of the state.
Sincerely,
c' oh Linc Stine
Commissioner
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nnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4194 1651-296-6300
800-657-3864 1 651-282-5332 TTY I www.pcastate.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer
May 8, 2014
The Honorable Jessica Stockamp
City of Otsego -West Facility
8899 Nashua Avenue Northeast
Otsego, MN 55330-7314
RE: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. MN0066257
Permittee Name: City of Otsego -West Facility
Dear Mayor Stockamp:
Congratulations on your efforts to protect the waters of Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) staff have reviewed the performance of your permitted wastewater treatment system
from October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and found that you met the criteria for recognition
as an outstanding facility. The enclosed Certificate of Commendation recognizes you and your operating
staff for the outstanding operation, maintenance, and compliance of your wastewater treatment
system.
The staff of the MPCA appreciates the considerable effort that you and your staff have put forth to
protect and preserve water quality. It is this kind of work that has enabled Minnesota to achieve a
significant reduction of pollution coming from point sources.
Thank you for your valuable contribution to the environmental quality of the state.
Sincerely,
Zohnc Stine
Commissioner
JLS/LCG:kld
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