Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on comprehensive master plans for water and wastewater systems, including proposed improvements and future needs. It also included a work session on the city's Capital Improvement Plan, discussing current funding limitations, existing debt, and the need to reprioritize projects for future growth and economic development. An application for an Economic Development Association grant for a sewer line to the north airport property was tabled.
Key Decisions & Votes
Economic Development Association Grant Application
An application for an EDA grant to fund a sewer line to the north airport property was postponed due to low probability of success without a specific industry prospect.
Financial Matters
Water Treatment Plant Improvements (GAC filters, disinfection basin)
Proposed improvements to the water treatment plant for taste and odor control and disinfection.
New 9 MGD Water Treatment Plant
Estimated cost for building a new 9 million gallons per day water treatment plant.
Additional Water Storage Facility
Estimated cost for a half-million gallon water storage facility.
Annual Water/Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation/Replacement Budget
Budget allocated for ongoing maintenance and replacement of water and wastewater pipelines.
Wastewater South Plant Headworks Facility
Proposed new headworks facility for screening and grit removal at the South Wastewater Plant.
Capital Improvement Plan (Initial Adoption 2011)
Total value of projects identified in the Capital Improvement Plan adopted in 2011.
Completed Capital Projects (since 2011)
Value of projects completed in partnership with tribes and county since the 2011 CIP adoption.
Remaining Capital Projects (from 2011 list)
Estimated remaining value of projects from the 2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
Third Penny Sales Tax Revenue (Annual)
Annual revenue generated from the third penny sales tax.
Third Penny Sales Tax Debt Service (Annual)
Portion of the third penny sales tax revenue dedicated to existing debt service (Expo, library, airport track, pool, Motorola lease).
Remaining Third Penny for General Fund Capital Projects (Annual)
Amount of third penny sales tax revenue available annually for general fund capital improvement projects after debt service.
Annual Street Funding
Annual funding specifically for street maintenance and repair.
Sewer Line to North Airport Property
Estimated cost to extend a sewer line to the north airport property for economic development.
Incubator Building
Estimated cost for building an incubator facility for economic development.
Hotel/Motel Tax Increase (1 percentage point)
Estimated annual revenue generated by a one percentage point increase in the hotel/motel tax.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion of applying for an Economic Development Association grant for sewer line to the north airport property
Deadlines
- First major debt (Expo, library, airport track) pays off in 2016
- Motorola lease debt pays off between 2020-2022
Watch For
- Expansion of water treatment plant capacity beyond 2020
- Need for additional water storage facility and a third pump by 2030
- Wastewater North Plant expansion around 2032-2033, preceded by a stream study around 2027-2028
- Reprioritization and vetting of the Capital Improvement Plan list by the commission and staff
- Exploration of increasing hotel/motel tax or implementing an ad valorem tax for economic development
- Consideration of hiring a PR firm for marketing and public information
Agenda Summary
Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System Master Plan Update
Presentation on the current status and future needs of the city's water treatment and distribution system, including GAC filter improvements, disinfection, and distribution modeling.
Wastewater Collection System and Treatment Plant Master Plan Update
Presentation on the current status and future needs of the city's wastewater collection and treatment systems, including GIS mapping, manhole elevation issues, and potential plant upgrades.
Work Session to Discuss Capital Projects
Discussion on the city's Capital Improvement Plan, current funding, existing debt, and the need to review and reprioritize future projects.
Discussion of applying for an Economic Development Association grant for sewer line to the north airport property
Discussion regarding the feasibility of applying for an EDA grant to extend a sewer line to the north airport property to support economic development.