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JOINT INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP <br /> `.. CITY COUNCIL <br /> AND <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JANUARY 26,2010 <br /> PRESENT: Council Members Adams, Malecha, Ryan,Nagel and Sjoblad; Planning <br /> Commission Members Adams,Brown, Habein,Ha llan,Pederson, Williams and Woog. <br /> CITY STAFF: Tim Houle and Mike Rude, WSN, City Engineers; Mike Loven, Public <br /> Utilities Supervisor; and Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator. <br /> 1. Existing Infrastructure Systems—Presentation: <br /> Sanitary Sewer System: <br /> When asked,Mr. Houle explained that this meeting is separate from the Comprehensive <br /> Plan Review. The maps presented tonight might be applicable to that section. This is not <br /> part of the Comprehensive Plan process. The impetus for getting together was the <br /> SuperValu project. Does the City extend infrastructure following development or be <br /> proactive in its approach. <br /> Mr. Houle explained the current collection system through town and to the wastewater <br /> treatment facility using the maps provided in the packets. There are no cluster systems <br /> taken care of by the City. The City takes care of the central sewer. The system is a <br /> 1960's vintage system nearing the 50-year mark. We are roughly at 60%capacity. <br /> Expansions at the edges of our existing system are the areas we need to look at with a <br /> focus on the higher dense areas. There may be environmental issues prompting a desire to <br /> expand along the lake. Redevelopment within the existing system is not a problem. <br /> There are not any undersized sewer lines. An 8 inch line will never be undersized. <br /> There is approximately 30 years of life left on the system and we are roughly at 35%to <br /> 40%capacity for the physical treatment system and there is still debt to be paid. We need <br /> to be smart with the capacity we have left. <br /> Water system: <br /> The water system mimics what is being served with wastewater except around the new <br /> water tower. The water system is possibly at 50%capacity at the treatment plant. If the <br /> City is going to expand sewer you would probably also expand the water system. <br /> Mr. Houle stated that he is not aware of anywhere that the water lines are too small. <br /> There are some dead ends and would prefer loops instead. Expansion should be at the <br /> edges of the service area with an effort to develop or redevelop on existing lines. <br /> Joint Workshop 1 <br /> City Council and Planning Commission <br /> January 26,2010 <br />