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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA ITEM:
MARCH 5, 2007
5H
CRAIG ELDRED, STREET AND UTILITIES SUPERVISOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF
TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS ON WILDS RIDGE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda is for Council to authorize City staff to prepare
plans and specifications for water system improvements on Wilds Ridge.
Historv
As part of the 2004 Comprehensive Water System Plan, improvements to the
Wilds Ridge watermain were recommended for improved operation of the
Wilds Booster Station and improved water quality in the Wilds service area.
The 2007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies this improvement for
construction.
Current Circumstances
Due to the topography of the Prior Lake community, the City water system is
currently operated with three different pressure zones. Current water system
operation in the Wilds requires staff to by-pass water back into the tower
pressure system with the use of a sixteen inch valve for throttling purposes
and the closing of an eight inch valve on Wilds Ridge, creating two dead-end
watermains. These are not good water distribution operational practices as
they limit staffs ability to provide quality water and require constant monitoring
by staff and manual operation.
Conclusion
To optimize the operational scenario for the Wilds booster station service area,
staff will utilize our the current water model. By utilizing the computer model,
the most optimum operational improvements can then be designed for bidding
by Public Works Staff.
ISSUES:
Reducing and lor improving the Wilds booster station service area will allow
the booster station to operate more efficiently, thereby reducing stagnant water
calls, and reducing Prior Lake residents' dependence on the booster station for
water supply. This is advantageous as it provides better flow and more
consistent water pressure to the Wilds area.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The amount of $50,000 is identified in the CIP for this project and is
designated from the Trunk Reserve Fund. Improvements for this project are
planned at this time to coincide with the street overlay project of Wilds
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ALTERNATIVES:
Parkway and Wilds Ridge.
1. Approve a resolution that authorizes City staff to prepare plans and
specifications for water system improvements on Wilds Ridge.
2. Table this agenda item for a specific reason.
3. Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
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A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON WILDS RIDGE
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, Improvements for the water distribution system served by the Wilds booster station are
identified as part of the 2004 Comprehensive Water System Plan and the 2007 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP); and
WHEREAS, Staff identified the improvements to coincide with the street overlay improvements
scheduled for the summer of 2007; and
WHEREAS, The improvements will improve water quality issues, reduce the amount of residents'
dependence on the booster station and permit the booster station to operate more
efficiently;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. City Council authorizes City staff to prepare plans and specifications for water system
improvements on Wilds Ridge.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH 2007.
YES
NO
Haugen Haugen
Erickson Erickson
Hedberg Hedberg
LeMair LeMair
Millar Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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