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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
March 18, 2002
8B
Frank Boyles, City Manager
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 2002 CITY GOAL
#4 RELATING TO GROUNDWATER.
Historv: On March 6, 2002, the City Council adopted eight goals for
accomplishment in 2002. Adoption of these goals occurred only after the City
Council nad requested City staff input and received over 130 suggestions from in
excess of 30 City employees.
At the time of adoption, the City Gouncil directed that within 60 days the staff .
return with a detailed implementation plan for each goal. The attached
implementation plan is detailed so the Council and public will understand the
specific steps required to meet each of goals. The implementation plan also
provides a timeline for the completion of each project.
Current Circumstances: Attached is a draft implementation plan for Goal #4
relating ,to groundwater. The Council should review the implementation plan to
determine if it is satisfactory.
The attached implementation plan will be used by the staff to achieve this goal.
As such, we will work to keep the,Council and general public apprised of our
status with respect to completion of ~ach project.
The implementation plans as proposed assume resources (perSonnel and
financial) as they presently exist in the approved budget unless otherwise
identified.
ALTERNATIVES: (1) Adopt the implementation plan as recommended or with amendments.
(2) Take no action and direct the staff to return to the Council with additional
information.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative (1). Motion and Second to adopt the implementation plan as
recommended or with amendments.
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
"Assure Adequate Water Resources by Developing and Implementing
a Groundwater Plan which includes Water Production,
Conservation, Community Education and Communication."
1. WATFR PROnllCTION
(A) Existing Well NO.4 - Complete by May2002
· Evaluate condition.
· Replace worn I defective parts.
· Return to operation.
(8) FIG Well - Complete by Decembetz002*
· Drill test well.
· Pump test well.
· Determine whether productivity is adequate.
· Secure City Council / DNR approvals.
· Prepare Plans and Specifications.
· Award Bid.
· Complete well development.
· Well begins production.
*Will bid with bonus for two crews - then target date is September 2002)
(C) Jordan Well- Complete by December 2003
· Collect model and test well data.
· Obtain DNR approval on location.
· Receive City Council approval to prepare plans and specifications.
· Complete plans and specifications.
· Award Bid.
· Complete well development.
· Well begins production.
2. CON~FRV A TION
(A) Convert water meters to radio read - Complete by July 2003
· Receive Council approval to prepare plans and specifications.
· Complete plans and specifications.
· Award Bid.
· Begin 2-year conversion process.
· Test system.
· System operational.
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(8) Develop and Approve Tiered Fee System - Completeby.January.20Q3
. Collect Data on what other City's do.
. Water Utility Rate Analysis
. Provide report to Council for work session discussion. (target for May 2(jh)
· Draft ordinance.
. Conduct town meeting on proposed ordinance.
. City Council considers adoption of ordinance.
. Notices, articles etc. distributed to advise customers of ordinance intent and
effective date.
. Tiered rates effective.
(C) Offer rebates on conservation devices - Complete by August 2002
. Rain Sensors for irrigation systems.
. Retro-fit water savings devices (shower heads, toilets, dripless faucets)
3. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION - On-goIng
(A) Prepare enhanced notification for evenlodd watering restrictions.
(B) Prepare piece for mailing to each water account outlining this plan, its objectives and
timeline.
(C) Periodic updates regarding plan implementation in Wavelength, Prior Lake American,
cable and web page.
(D) Special offer "ads" offering rebates from City for purchase of conservation equipment.
(E) Mailing announcing changes before they take effect (tiered rates, water meter
conversion, rebate program)
(F) Mailing, cable television and Prior Lake American announcements regarding water
conservation including: .
. when to water the lawn most effectively
· gallons lost through leaks.
. effectiveness of water conserving appliances
· shower length and water usage
· car wash v. home
· recycling gray water.
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