ITEM 3.2B SCC 11.9.2015 MinutesITEM 3-2B
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
6:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime and Tom
Darkenwald. Absent: Councilmember Doug Schroeder
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Kurt Neidermeier, Utilities
Operations Manager; Adam Flaherty, Finance Director; and Sandy Lindenfelser, Administrative
Assistant.
1. WWTF Expansion.
Scott Schaefer of AE2S presented the staff report. An update on the WWTF expansion project
was explained. The plan is to add a second oxidation ditch so there will be more room for
storage of solids. This will also eliminate future hauling to Big Lake's facility. Finance Director
Flaherty noted that this plan is part of the 2016-2017 CIP. Mayor Stockamp was concerned
about the future odor issue and noise levels.
Mr. Schaefer explained the two different systems as Drop Pipe Diffusers and Jet Aeration. Drop
Pipe Diffusers cost less and allow for less staff to operate and maintain. The Jet Aeration
system would need more labor power and more equipment. Installation costs would be
$150,000. The Council concurred with the engineer's design recommendation.
Two bid alternates were discussed: A charcoal filter as a second odor elimination system and
paving the gravel drive and parking areas. The Council agreed with the charcoal filter bid
alternate. The Council agreed that paving would be delayed and included in another paving
project.
The project schedule was reviewed stating design would be done this year with construction
beginning after snow melt 2016 and being operational by fall 2016. After this project is done,
master planning will begin as previously discussed and as included in the CIP.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:55 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser, Administrative Assistant