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City Council Minutes October 2, 2006 Page 3 . explained that Phase 1, which consisted of headwork improvements project to resolve a hydraulic bottleneck at the plant, was almost completed. He explained that a four step program had been laid out and gave some of the project background. Mr. Chang and Mr. Stewart explained that it was necessary to get the phosphorus level down to 1 mg/1 in year 2007 and to reduce the mercury to 10 ng/1 in year 2008. They explained that Phase 2 would be an advanced treatment upgrade costing $4 million which would include the phosphorous and mercury control, replacement of the 20 year-old UV system, addition of permanent standby generator, a garage expansion for vacuum truck, and other miscellaneous improvements. They also explained Phase 3 and Phase 4 which would not be for several years. Ms. Johnson stated that there is currently $5.7 million in the sewer fund from sewer connection charges and that this project should be able to be funded through the treatment funds. Mr. Maurer stated that he will be working with Finance and Community Development regarding SAC charges, the possibility of raising them and to what extent. It was stated that the cost of Phase 3 and Phase 4 would be growth dependent and the need would become apparent when the gravel mining area is opened up. . MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-118 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS OF 2006. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBMER FARBER TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RESTART CONVERSATIONS WITH GREAT RIVER ENERGY FOR LAND ACQUISITION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Gas Station Ordinance Counci1member Morin had requested that discussion take place regarding an ordinance requiring alternative fuels at city gas stations. He stated that we talk about being an energy city, so he wanted to know if the Council wished to look at this. Mayor Klinzing asked if the ordinance would require every station to offer E85. Counci1member Motin stated that he feels every new station or expansion could be pursuing this. Counci1member Farber agrees and felt that tlle City should take the lead on this issue. Ms. Johnson stated that currently no other city could be found that is doing this, but the state has grants to promote production issues. . It was the consensus of the council to send this item to the Energy City Commission and have them look at the possibility.