Utility Committee Agenda and Packet 2018 11 09

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City Council Utility Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, June 22, 2018 Page 5 of 7 stormwater fund. Mr. Kowar stated that this was correct but final division of funds may vary slightly based on actual construction expenses. Street Sweeper Councilmember Stolzmann asked if the replacement street sweeper can be sized small enough to meet the clearances for the garage under the library instead of contracting this area. Mr. Kowar said he will have to look into it. Mr. Kowar also noted that this item may need to be moved up into 2018 as the current street sweeper is having mechanically and reliability issues. Councilmember Stolzmann requested further analysis of the cost effectiveness of purchasing versus contracting. Discussed the street sweeping service after City events, etc. Mr. Kowar will have staff investigate this option and provide follow up to the Utility Committee. Stormwater Quality Master Plan Councilmember Stolzmann asked if this project had funds for improvements or was only for the study. Mr. Peterson explained the study is scheduled for the first year of funding and the remaining budget in 2020 through 2023 is for completing projects identified during the study. Mr. Kowar noted the possibility that the newly identified projects could exceed the budget estimate. Goodhue Ditch Stormwater Diversion Councilmember Stolzmann asked if this is moved out. Mr. Peterson said it is actually moved up and in the current 2018 budget and potentially tied to the Coal Creek Station project. Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Equipment Mr. Peterson stated this project is for the replacement of the Vac Truck. The project request was from an early year that was correctly listed on the forecast but a new CIP sheet was not completed. Mr. Kowar stated this fell through the cracks and should be put back. Mrs. Balser stated that the sheet needs to get submitted as soon as possible. Mr. Kowar agreed and will add. VIII. Financial Review Mr. Kowar reviewed the options for funding these projects in all three utility funds. Options include the delay of projects, financing and rate adjustments. Mr. Kowar highlighted the options for the water fund that comprised of delaying two of the larger projects out of pasted the 6 year CIP plan. The wastewater fund has limited flexibility and less deviation from earlier projects and therefore only a single scenario was presented. The stormwater fund options included two surcharge scenarios and a financing scenario. Mr. Kowar further explained the financing scenario will result in significantly higher rates when compared to the surcharge options. As result, Staff would recommend one of the surcharge scenarios. Councilmember Stolzmann requested additional information on future stormwater projects as well as a comparison of other funding options and or source as an alternative to the surcharge.