02-25-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
CITY ENGINEER
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL MEETING
t/25/99
ITEM 7.1 UPDATE ON WELLS #1 AND #2
WELL #1
The disinfection of the Well #1 and the Otsego Elementary School water
line was completed on 12/30/98. However, when the time came to put
Well #1 back on line, it could not be started. The starting system for the
pump motor is called a "soft starter". This item appeared to have failed.
The soft starter was by-passed to across the line start. The soft start was
removed and checked out. It was found to be okay, and was reinstalled
on 1/18/99 and everything worked perfectly. Apparently the cause of the
failure to start is unknown. The school maintenance staff is aware of the
problem.
WFLL *2
The well was completed during the week of January 4, 1999. We have not
received the final report from the contractor on the pumping
recommendations. Our own records and discussion with Traut Wells
indicate we will be limited between 400 GPM and 500 GPM in order to be
sand -free and maintain the good clarity of the water. During the pumping
test we kept in touch with several neighbors to see if they had well
problems during the pumping. No problems were indicated. The well
capacity is acceptable. Development work was successful providing a
large cavity in the acquifer.
ITEM 7.2 UPDATE OF WATER TOWER
In the week of 1/11/99, the ringwall was poured, and during the week of
1/18/99 the forms were stripped from the ringwall. Backfilling of the
foundation has also taken place during this week. The foundation is now
complete.
The contractor stated the steel for the tower is being delivered this week to
their shop. It will be cut & shaped in the next two weeks. AEC, our
inspection subcontractor, will make a field trip to inspect the steel and
prime coat application in February.
So far we are now on progressive schedule for early completion.
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ITEM 7.3 ODEAN AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING ISSUES
In order to complete our submittal to Mn/DOT for the Odean Avenue
project, we are asking the Council for direction on several issues.
ISSUE #1, WILSON BERGE PROPERTY
The owner is strongly opposed to the drainage easement we show along
the north line of the property.
Why it is needed:
1) The regional storm pond on the property was designed initially to
have an arm reaching into the NW corner of the intersection of 85th
and Odean. With this design, drainage from north of 85th on Odean
Avenue was dumped into the storm pond, into the NW corner arm
of the pond.
Subsequent talks with Mrs. Wilson Berge about acquisition of the
property found she was intent on holding 10 acres for her own in
the 85th St. & Odean Avenue intersection NW corner. This required
redesign of the regional pond.
Options were:
a) Combine north of 85th Street drainage flows with west &
south of 85th St. drainage flows. Problems arose with this
option due to troubles running the grade this far and the
increase in pipe size and mh size. The size increase greatly
increases the cost.
b) Run the drainage flow from north of 85th Street at a different
location to a north edge of the revised pond. A couple of
areas were looked at.
1) Along the north edge of Mrs. Wilson Berge property —
this is along a property line. Trees would need to be
removed, but it is the closest logical place. The future
chipped walkway path shown on the conceptual use
of the property would go through a canopy of trees.
2) Easement down middle of property line — same as
above, only it would require 2 easements.
3) Easement down north side of property line. A garage
is close, so this option was not pursued.
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4) Next property line to the north. Both properties are
owned by the same owner & thought was not to divide
the two properties with an easement. The pipe length
would be longer also.
ISSUE #2, 88TH ST. INTERSECTION
Some people were opposed to the straightening of the intersection due to
the amount of right-of-way required.
Why it is needed:
To create a safer intersection - this is the time to do it.
Is it required by State Aid? No
Moving 88th Street to straighten the intersection would give some room for
small storm water ponds needed for the street runoff.
Some of the acreage shown as loss on right-of-way drawings may be
easement, so this acreage would not be deducted from gross lot area.
ISSUE #3, LEVCHENKO POND
Pond is needed for a storm water pond. The location is the only
reasonable location as it is the lowest area without destroying too much
wetland.
Problems
1) Levchenko's lot becomes smaller; the lot appears to be
unbuildable.
Can the City acquire a large portion of the lot as a drainage
easement or should the City acquire the entire property? Should
the City then convert the small area where trailer and shed sits now
into bike path/picnic area/rest stop?
The above three issues need to be resolved so that we can complete the
plans, and submit them for approval by the State Aid office. We will also
need a resolution for "No Parking" along Odean Avenue, which is
attached.
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ITEM 7.4 BONESTROO PROPOSAL
Bonestroo proposed scope of services and compensation for Wastewater
plant construction phase. (Discussion from Administrator).
ITEM 7.5 ANY OTHER ENGINEERING BUSINESS
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