HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.o. De-Commission Well #3AGENDA ITEM: De- Commission Well #3
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, City Engineer
AGENDA NO. 6.0.
ATTACHMENTS: Utility Commission Executive Summaries
and Minutes from 1 -7 -08; 2- 11 -08; and 7-
7 -08
APPROVED BY: V
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to De- Commission Well #3 and Authorize Capping
and Sealing of Well #3.
Description
Cost
Labor and material to abandon well
$17,050
Move and run new gas service (M.E.R.C.)
$10,520
Electrical work
$3,150
2" copper water line with curb stop (to tap an 8" main)
$4,950
Move irrigation meter and controller
$1,935
Disconnect gas piping for boilers and infrared heaters. Reconnect
at new meter location.
$4,315
Building demolition by City staff (dumping charges)
$700
Total Estimated Costs
$42,620
4 ROSEMOUNT
Special City Council Meeting: August 4, 2008
BACKGROUND:
At the July 7, 2008 Utility Commission meeting, the Commission discussed de- commissioning Well
#3. As directed, Staff is submitting the following cost estimate for the work involved in abandoning
and demolishing Well #3, located in the east parking area of City Hall:
Regardless of the decision to retain or demolish the well house, the abandonment of the well is required
by the Minnesota Department of Health, as the well is no longer in use.
SUMMARY:
CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Utility Commission and Staff are recommending that the City Council authorize the de- commission
of Well #3 and the demolition of the wellhouse.
G:\ WELLS \DeCommissionWell3CC8- 4- 08.doc
AGENDA ITEM: De- Commission Well 3
AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, City Engineer
AGENDA
6c.
ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to De- Commission Well 3 and Authorize Capping
and Sealing of Well 3.
9 ROSEMOUNT
Utility Commission Meeting: January 7, 2008
BACKGROUND
As part of the Comprehensive Water Supply Plan completed in November 2005, it was noted that Well
3 was planned to be taken out of service due to the low production capacity of the well and non compliant
electrical system. With the completion of Well 14 and pending completion of Well 15, Well 3 is not
needed for the water supply system and in fact has not been utilized since February, 2007.
Pending authorization to de- commission Well 3, Public Works staff intends to cap and seal the well and
remove all equipment related to the well. As the irrigation controls for city hall are housed in Well House
3 along with the water meter maid, staff intends to keep the structure at this time.
SUMMARY
UTILITY COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends Commission authorization to de- commission and cap and seal Well 3.
G: WELLS \DeCommissionWell3UC1- 7- 08.doc
UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2008
Mr. Anderson showed photos of the area around Well #15, including the adjacent townhomes and
pointed out some of the details of the townhomes. He presented architectural drawings for two
different options. One option's color scheme blended in with the neighborhood and had the earth
tones, brick and white accents of the townhomes and the other's color scheme incorporated the
Rosemount green contained in many city park buildings. Mr. Anderson described some possible
architectural additions to make the well house blend in with the neighborhood, including
maintenance free siding, dormers for ventilation, instead of metal pipes through the roof, and having
an additional skylight.
Mr. Anderson also showed a site plan showing the driveway and one possible landscaping option.
Various landscaping options were discussed, such as a no mow, low maintenance site, rain gardens,
trees, and grading options.
The Commission asked about the submersible pump and underground metering pit option which
had been discussed last year that would not require a well house. It was explained that the
submersible pump and underground metering pit option was possible after a water treatment plant
is constructed. Until a treatment plant is constructed, a well house would be needed for chemical
storage and feed systems. The timing of the water treatment plant was discussed and it was agreed
that it may be up to ten years before a water treatment facility would be on -line. The option of
constructing a smaller well house now and a submersible pump with electrical boxes outside the well
house was discussed.
At the end of the discussions it was felt that more information was needed before a decision could
be reached concerning the well house design. The Commission preferred the neutral color scheme
presented over that with Rosemount green. They would like the price of the options discussed, such
as dormers and additional skylight broken out to aid their decision. They would also like a cost
comparison between the standard well house like Well House #12 and a submersible pump with a
smaller well house that could possibly be demolished at a later date when a treatment plant is
constructed.
City Engineer Brotzler asked Ms. Zeigler and Mr. Anderson if it would be possible to have different
options and costs available for the February 11, 2008 meeting. They both agreed they would be
ready.
President Mulhern stated that he was very pleased with how the last well house, Well House #14,
turned out.
City Engineer Brotzler asked that President Mulhern entertain the idea that item 6c be moved up on
the agenda since Ms. Zeigler is present and might possibly be able to field some questions.
6c. De Commission Well #3
In the Comprehensive Water Plan it was noted that once Well #14 went on -line, Well #3 would be
de- commissioned since it is a low capacity well and needs to be upgraded. It has electrical wiring
that is non compliant and could be costly to bring up to code. The pump could not be reused at
2
UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2008
well house 15 because it is much smaller than what will be required; however, the pump can be sold
and /or recycled. The building could be left in place or demolished.
This well contains the City's meter maid /water salesman, which could be relocated or removed.
Also the City Hall irrigation system and gas meters are attached to the well house, but they could be
relocated if the well house is demolished.
Mayor Droste thought it would be a good idea to take the whole building down and make a bigger
parking lot for customers since the upper level parking lot really does not hold that many vehicles.
It would be a good time to clean out some of the vegetation and open up the area.
Commission questioned if that item could be put on the bid for Well House #15, but were apprised
it would be less expensive to get quotes for the Well #3 work separately.
The Commission directed staff to prepare a cost estimate for the demolition of Well House #3.
MOTION by Kempe to table this item to the February 11, 2008 meeting. Second by Schnieder.
Ayes: Mulhern, Schnieder, Kempe. Nays: None. Motion carried.
6b. Storm Water Pond Re Use Policy
Over the past few years staff has had requests from property owners to install pumps in ponds to
irrigate their lawns. It is discouraged in preserved wetlands. Owners would have to deal with the
DNR if caught.
This item is brought before the Commission to see about putting a policy in place with some
guidelines /requirements. Any pumping over 10,000 gallons would have to have a DNR permit so
the City wouldn't have to worry about that, plus a pond can't be pumped past three feet.
The Commission asked if staff has checked to see what surrounding communities are doing with
these types of requests. City Engineer Brotzler apprised the Commission that staff has not surveyed
other cities.
Staff is just asking for some direction to possibly have some type of protocol in place that would
require minimal staff time.
The question was brought up as to ownership of the ponds. Some are actually owned by residents
according to property lines, however the larger regional ponds are deeded to the City as outlots.
It was talked about modifying the ordinance for watering, but staff will try to water every three days
instead of two and see how it goes before a change would be made. Public perception and
education is something staff will be cognizant of.
The Commission left the topic with the understanding that staff will survey other communities to
see how they handle requests of this nature.
3
AGENDA ITEM: De- Commission Well 3
AGENDA SECTION:
Old Business
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, City Engineer
AGENDA
5a.
ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Continue to a Future Meeting.
4 ROSEMOUNT
UTILITY COMMISSION
Utility Commission Meeting: February 11, 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND:
At this time, Public Works staff is continuing to work to prepare cost information for the demolition of
Well House #3. Staff will bring information back to the Commission when a complete cost estimate is
prepared.
G:\ WELLS \DeComrnissionWell3UC2- 11- 08.doc
4 ROSEMOUNT
UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of
Rosemount was called to order on February 11, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the
City Hall by President Mulhern. Those present were Commission Members Schnieder, Kempe, City
Engineer Brotzler, Operations Superintendent Cook, Mayor Droste, City Administrator Verbrugge
and Recording Secretary Dorniden.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prior to the start of the meeting Commissioner Kempe had concerns that in the draft minutes it
noted under Project Update that Dahlia Court had a sidewalk, which it doesn't.
MOTION by Kempe to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2008 regular Utility Commission
minutes as amended under project update regarding shoveling out across from Dahlia Court on
Shannon Parkway to access the bike trail. Second by Mulhern. Ayes: Mulhern, Schnieder, Kempe.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
5a. De- Commission Well #3 Update
City Engineer Brotzler apprised the Commission that staff is waiting for estimates to relocate the gas
meters, remove the electrical and move the irrigation system controls. Work will be required to tap
into the 2" pipe for the service line for the irrigation system.
The Department of Health and the DNR have not been notified that we will be de- commissioning
Well #3; however the usage reports submitted to DNR and MDH indicate the well is not being
pumped.
Once more information is available the topic will be brought back to the Commission.
SPIRIT OF PRIDE AND PROGRESS
2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997 •651- 423 -4411 TDD/TTY 651 423 -6219 Fax 651 322 -2694
www.ci.rosemount.mn.us
AGENDA ITEM: De- Commission Well 3
AGENDA SECTION:
OId Business
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, City Engineer
AGENDA
6a.
ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Recommend that the City Council Authorize the De-
Commission of Well #3.
Description
Cost
Labor and material to abandon well
$17,050
Move and run new gas service (M.E.R.C.)
$10,520
Electrical work
$3,150
2" copper water line with curb stop (to tap an 8" main)
$4,950
Move irrigation meter and controller
$1,935
Disconnect gas piping for boilers and infrared heaters. Reconnect
at new meter location.
$4,315
Building demolition by City staff (dumping charges)
$700
Total Estimated Costs
$42,620
4 ROSEMOUNT
BACKGROUND:
UTILITY COMMISSION
Utility Commission Meeting: July 7, 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the February 11, 2008 Utility Commission meeting, the Commission discussed de- commissioning
Well #3. As directed, Staff is submitting the following cost estimate for the work involved in
abandoning and demolishing Well #3, located in the east parking area of City Hall:
Regardless of the decision to retain or demolish the well house, the abandonment of the well is required
by the Minnesota Department of Health, as the well is no longer in use.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the Utility Commission make a recommendation to the City Council to authorize
the de- commission of Well #3.
G:\ WELLS \DeCommissionWell3UC7- 7- 08.doc
UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES "DRAFT"
JULY 7, 2008
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of
Rosemount was held on July 7, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall.
Mayor Droste administered the oath to Donald Harmsen.
Commissioner Schnieder nominated Shawn Mulhem as President of the Commission; a second by
Commissioner Harmsen. By default Shawn Mulhem will retain the office of President.
A brief discussion took place regarding the calendar for next year. At this time the only conflict was
in November.
MOTION by Mulhern to set the 2008 Utility Commission meetings per the attached calendar with
the exception of November, which will be scheduled for November 17, 2008. SECOND by
Schnieder Ayes: Mulhern, Schnieder, Harmsen. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of
Rosemount was called to order on July 7, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall
by President Shawn Mulhern. Those present were Commission Members Schnieder, Harmsen,
Mayor Droste, Operations Superintendent Cook, City Engineer Brotzler and Recording Secretary
Dorniden.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Engineer Brotzler made note that the Commission had been handed the Executive Summary
for Item Ga De- Commission Well #3. It had been overlooked when packets were put together.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None.
MOTION by Mulhern to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008, regular Utility Commission
meeting. Second by Schnieder. Ayes: Schnieder, Mulhern, Harmsen. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS
6a. De- Commission Well #3
City Engineer Brotzler reminded the Commission we had talked about this topic at the last meeting.
Well #3 has been taken off -line and needs to be sealed and capped. City Engineer Brotzler went
UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 7, 2008
over the Executive Summary with the Commission. The well would be capped from the bottom up
with concrete.
It will be up to the Council if they want to expand the parking lot once the building is demolished.
It was discussed that public notice would have to be given to the public that the water salesman will
no longer be at that location. Staff is looking at the option of transferring it to Well #8 off of
Shannon Parkway and 156 Street.
MOTION by Schnieder to recommend that City Council authorize the de- commission of Well #3.
Second by Harmsen. Ayes: Harmsen, Schnieder, Mulhern. Nays: None. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
7a. Central Park Regional Pond Improvements, City Project #420
City Engineer Brotzler explained that this improvement is part of the Downtown Redevelopment.
The City received over a million dollars in grant money and $500,000 was designated for stormwater
improvements. Erickson Pond is the receiving pond for all of the downtown stormwater.
Pete Willenbring of WSB Associates, Inc. was in attendance to present the preliminary plan for
this system.
Mr. Willenbring reviewed the design details associated with the Erickson Pond Improvement
Project which is explained in the memo attached to the Executive Summary. The project would
include construction of a stormwater treatment basin on the westerly perimeter of Erickson Pond.
The Basin will have a range of water depths to provide both treatment and enhanced habit.
Buckthorn and other invasive plant species will be removed and replanted with a wide variety of
new trees, grasses, and shrubs, and wetland vegetation to increase the biodiversity in the area. The
excavated material will be placed in the park area northeast of the pond. A wetland habitat
improvement Project will also be incorporated into the project to remove invasive species of plants
within the interior wetland areas, and increase the biodiversity in this area as well. There will be an
on -going five year management plan to fully establish the new plantings and eradicate invasive
species throughout the basin area.
A public information kiosk and informational signs will be included along the trail corridor. This
would be a trail head to Spring Lake Park.
The pond level will be variable, however the lower elevations of the pond will be clay lined to reduce
infiltration when water levels are low.
Benches and scenic overlooks will be incorporated into the project.
One of the Commission members asked how often the pond would have to be dredged. Mr.
Willenbring indicated that the dredging frequency would be dependent on the sediment load, but
would expect no major maintenance to be needed for 10 to 15 years.
2