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City Council Utility Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Wednesday, October 30, 2019 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />the replacement of this equipment. Mr. Peterson continued to the <br />Aeration Basin explaining how we have a large FOG matt (fat, oils and <br />grease) building up in the influent basin. Early this year, a piloted program <br />that induced ozone into the facility was successfully tested. While results <br />were promising, the cost of the system exceeds to the current budget. A <br />feasibility study for alternatives is being pursued. Mr. Kowar said once we <br />have the full estimate we’ll bring it back. Councilmember Stolzmann <br />stated that we should have a discussion of the cost benefit, what level <br />and what cost is to the community. Mr. Kowar said Mr. Peterson is <br />already working on this. Mr. Peterson went on to the projects on hold. <br />Councilmember Maloney asked how long we can hold these projects. Mr. <br />Peterson said most are in the 2-5 years range with some going longer. <br />Mr. Peterson moved onto the Cancelled Items and explaining the Building <br />Upgrades were cancelled because the construction costs are just too high <br />right now. We’d like to finish all the design then put on the shelf for now <br />and the Vibration Monitoring was done another way. Mr. Kowar said we’ll <br />have to have a conversation about project on hold and how to account for <br />them. If we set up a project holding line item and hold that to carry that <br />through for a few years or just let it go to reserves and bring it back when <br />we see things cool off. Mr. Kowar said future development could have a <br />large impact on water and wastewater CIP and suggests holding on any <br />decision until mid to late 2020. Mayor Muckle stated he was in favor of <br />using reserve funds for projects of need. Mr. Kowar respond that the <br />current funded projects list cover the immediate needs and the projects <br />that have more flexibility are the ones being placed on hold to ensure <br />efficient usage of funds. Committee briefly discussed the categories the <br />adjourned. <br /> <br />XIII. Adjourn <br /> <br />The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. <br /> <br />7