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recommended light. He requested the Council to obtain quotes for the electrical system. Tim Houle stated that the lights as proposed meet the lighting standards for a residential/commercial area with the 20 foot poles. Council Member Akerson noted his concern regarding the effect of the lights on the residential neighbors. Tim Houle noted that this was considered with the placement of the lights. Mike Loven stated that when considering the height of the light poles the Council should keep in mind the size of the trucks that will be using the road. Council Member Gardner noted that a truck height is 13.6 feet. He noted that he is happy with the 20 foot poles. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE LAYOUT FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ENGINEER TO OBTAIN QUOTES FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE STREET LIGHTS ON NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.1. City Engineer Update Tim Houle presented the following updates. • VVVVTF Facility Plan Tim Houle noted that he is working at pulling together the operation costs and land use issues which will be part of the analysis. Tim Houle discussed a possible new option on regionalization. The concept would be to pipe Pequot Lakes' wastewater to the Pine River Area Sanitary District wastewater treatment plant, about 9 miles away. This has been discussed with the MPCA. One possible tie in is that it would go past Jenkins. Through the years, Jenkins has been looking at wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal options. Initial cost-wise, it would be in the range of the rapid infiltration basin option. But, the City could sell its present treatment facility and spray irrigation land and would not have to worry about odors, spray onto the trail, etc. On the flip side, the City would give up some "control", would have to pay a monthly treatment cost, and would have to work through the Sanitary District first well ahead of expanding and increasing flows. The Council questioned the current capacity of the Pine River system. Tim Houle noted that it is at 50%. He also reminded that Council that this option would require the City to look at long range operational costs. Council Member Sjoblad stated that there is funding available to encourage the regionalization process. • The Proposed MnDOT Hwy 371 Project July 17, 2014 Staff Report page 5