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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.19.87 SM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKSIDE FIRE STATION October 19, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Greavu at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Greavu; Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Juker and Wasiluk; City Manager Mc6uire; City Engineer Haider; City Attorney Kelly; Chris Nicosia; President, St. Paul Water Board, Thomas Mogren; General Manager, St. Paul Water Utility; and Roger Mohror, Water Production Engineer. Mayor Greavu welcomed the residents and explained the purpose of the meeting, which was to review the neighborhood concerns regarding the St. Paul Water Board's Water Treatment Plant. Ken Haider, Maplewood Public Works Director, reviewed the concerns of the neighborhood that had been expressed at two previous neighborhood meetings. Tom Mogren, General Manager of the St. Paul Water Utility, reviewed the operation of the plant and discussed what was planned for the future. Lime re-calcifitrating, centrifuging and filter presses were discussed as ways of reducing the lime sludge. Mr. Mogren stated that filter presses have a potential of removing 90 to 95% of the solids. He stated that Minneapolis is installing filter presses and if it is successful he will recommend this to the Water Board. Mr. Mogren then addressed some of the concerns - Dust - He stated that dust control was not as good as it should have been this year and assured the residents that it will improve in future years, even if they have to do it themselves. Woise - The contractor may have been abusing the starting and stopping times. This will be more closely monitored. Damage - He requested that any claims for damage should be sent to the Water Utility in writing and they, in turn, will forward it to the contractor. Unsightly - They will consider improving the looks of the site, including the erection of a barrier - but only if the neighborhood wants it. Sylvan Avenue Concerns - He stated that he was aware of their concerns and would work to address them. He also stated that they are considering a settling pond across the street. He stated that this, if approved by the City, should alleviate the concerns. Questions "Is there a health hazard from the lime dust?" Mr. Plogren stated none that he was aware of, however, the St. Paul Health Department has agreed to study the potential hazards and he will share their findings with the City. "How long before the filter presses could be constructed?" Approximately five years. "Why does flaplewood have to pay 20~ more for water?" That is by contract, which is in the process of being renegotiated. "Where would the filter presses be built?" That has not been determined, but must likely at the current site. "Which contractor will the claims be sent to?" The current one. "Will there be a mosquito problem if the new pond is built?" Mr. Mogren said that he did not think so, but they would consider it. "How long would the Minneapolis filter presses have to be observed?" Probably about six months. "How many yards of the lime are hauled each year?" Approximately 60 trucks per day. Mrs. Carolyn Peterson presented the City Council with a petition signed by over 200 residents requesting suburban representation on the Water Board. "Why does the dirt storage area have to be located so close to the homes?" The material is used for the dikes, but the location of the storage area will be reviewed. "Why dues all the traffic have to. go down Roselawn?" It has shifted to County Road B now that the contractor has shifted to the north end. Kathy Juene,ern stated that she lives one and one-half miles away from the site and experiences the dust problem. Mayor Greavu thanked hir. Mogren for coming out this evening and listening to our concerns. Mr. Chris Nicosia stated that he will take this information and the concerns back to the full Board. State Representative Don Valento stated that he would sponsor legislation that would give representation on the Water Board to the areas that are receiving service outside of the City of St. Paul. Councilmember Anderson asked how many acres west of the railroad tracks are they considering buying. P1r. Mogren stated a maximum of eight (8) acres. Councilmember Bastian asked why the P.C.A. shut down the pumping into Trout Brook. fair. Mogren stated he did not know for sure. Mr. Bastian also asked if there were any advisory committees to the Water Board. Mr. Mogren stated that there were none. tdr. Bastian suggested that this should be considered. Mayor Greavu adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.