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City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 Page 4 of 26 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle explained at previous meetings the City Council has had long discussions on the need to upgrade the City's Waste Water Treatment Plant to meet upcoming EPA requirements for water quality. He asked Public Works Director Kowar for an estimate on the cost for the upgrade. Public Works Director Kowar estimated it would be $36 Million for the Waste Water Treatment Plant portion. Mayor Muckle explained the balance of the loan would be used for stormwater improvements identified by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. This bond is a low interest loan, which can be used for municipal infrastructure items. Council member Lipton explained the Water Committee reviewed the loan last week and noted the recent rate increases over the next 3 to 5 years did not include the $43 Million. He stated if the entire $43 Million is spent, it will have to come back before the City Council to review the rate structure and make adjustments. Public Works Director Kowar agreed and noted the scope of projects could also be reviewed. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Lipton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1683, Series 2015, seconded by Council member Stolzmann. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. Absent: Council member Keany. HOWARD BERRY WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1. RESOLUTION No. 16, SERIES 2015, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT AND SPECIAL REVIEW USE (SRU) TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AT -GRADE SAND DRYING BEDS TO HANDLE THE HOWARD BERRY WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESIDUALS AT 7000 MARSHALL ROAD — CONTINUED FROM 03/17/2015 2. APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AND MOLTZ CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOWARD BERRY SOLIDS HANDLING IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained the applicant is the City of Louisville Public Works Department. They have applied for a final plat and special review use (SRU) to authorize outdoor drying beds on the Howard Berry Water Treatment Plan property. The drying beds are needed for the water treatment process. The property is currently zoned Agricultural (A). The Howard Berry Plant has been in operation since 1980. A SRU is needed for the use of drying beds. The Plat is required since the property has not been platted. Drying beds are known as "residuals handling facilities" and handling residuals on site will reduce the solids and metals load on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plan calls for three beds, 50' X 110', just east of the 32