September 22, 1994 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes September 22, 1994 5. Page 3 that this road would run between the golf course and Woodland Trails Park, across to Highway 169. He further explained that once the placement for arterial routes A and B have been determined, future development can be planned to preserve the open space for the roads. Hank Duitsman stressed the importance of the City moving ahead with a transportation plan. Terry Maurer stated that he feels it is necessary to have a plan from the County before moving ahead, so that the system can be tied together. Discussion followed regarding an arterial road connecting with Anoka County on the City's eastern boundary. Terry Maurer stated that once the county determines their transportation plan, the county must decide which roads will be turned back to the City. Then the City needs to lay out a plan for a collector system to tie into these main arterial roads. Arne Engstrom stated that county will be working with the City regarding placement of the arterial road. Hank Duitsman stated that it is also important the system tie in to Big Lake's arterial road plan. Presentation of City Sewer and Water District Wastewater Treatment Terry Maurer stated that the existing wastewater treatment plan has a capacity of just under 1 million gallons per day. Presently, the plant treats 650-700,000 gallons per day which is approximately 70 percent capacity. He noted that plans are in process now to upgrade the facility to a 2.2 million gallon capacity. Assuming a 4 percent growth rate, this capacity should serve the City for approximately 20 years depending on the economy and growth. He expects that at the year 2010, the City will probably need to consider another major expansion for approximately 3.2 million gallon capacity. He stated that there is room on the property for several expansions, but the City may need to acquire additional land. Terry Maurer explained that the treated water from the plant is discharged into the Mississippi, which is considered protected waters. He stated that the as the number of gallons of water discharged into the Mississippi increases, the treatment quality requirements increase also. Water System Terry Maurer provided an overview of the water system. He identified the wells and water towers in the City as follows: Wells - Old City Hall 650 gpm (gallons per minute) -Cretex Plant 850 gpm -Gary Street 1,000 gpm -Hillside Estates 1,000 gpm -Jackson Avenue (not used at this time)