HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 03.06.2001 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 6, 2001 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lauren Van Roekel
Ken Olson
Gay Easton
Bill Staudinger
Gary Temple
Mark Mace
Daniel Dart
Bud Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Erekson
Larry McCann
Mary Embleton
Duke Nieskens
Rick Musson
Jan Fanght
Cai Cumin
Gay Easton informed the council that the mayor was admitted to the hospital earlier in the evening. Gay
expressed concern for his condition.
Duke Nieskens presented information regarding the Pilot Plant Study of the Water Treatment Plant and
chemical process. The purpose of the pilot study is to determine the suitability of the proposed treatment
system to meet the present and future needs. The standard testing procedure includes measurement of the
flow rate, turbidity, true color, iron, manganese, chemical feed rates, pH, alkalinity, headlosses, hardness,
and residual chlorine. The sludge volumes and backwash water volumes produced by the clarifler flushes
and filter backwashes and filter-to-waste are also measured. Pictures of the various aspects of the study,
which is performed in a self-contained trailer, were shown to the council on an overhead projector. On
February 22na, the study revealed a sharp increase in alkalinity and pH. Purification Technology
Incorporated recommends different levels of chemical treatment of the raw water for these conditions.
The anomalies were possibly caused by hydroxide discharged somewhere upstream. The state has been
notified.
Cai Cumin suggested setting public hearings for the three Planning Board recommendations on the
agenda.
Mary Embleton asked the council to complete and return the forms for renewal of the Governing
magazine subscriptions.
Mary reminded the council of the Elected Officials Workshop which is scheduled for May 9-11 in
Billings. She will send in the registration forms for those who are able to attend the workshop.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Allen
City Council Secretary