City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS February 12, 2013 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in workshop session at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Castillon called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Mark Peterson, Tom McCullough, Brett Stokes, Gary Killpack and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, Streets Supervisor Randy Kolloff, and Director of Finance Jeff Nieters. Raw Water Reservoir Project Bryan Seppie, Director of Engineering/Planning for the Joint Powers Water Board said he wants to accomplish two things tonight; update the council on the project, and to get input and start a discussion on a possible land transfer. There are two main reasons this project is important. One is the variability in river water quality and the potential for a contamination event. The Joint Power Water Board’s goal is to develop a more safe and secure water supply for the treatment plant and thus provide a more secure supply to the board’s concerns. The board investigated multiple ways to address the concern which led to a recommendation in the 2009 Joint Power Water Board Water Master Plan to construct an off channel raw water storage facility. Having a raw water storage facility upstream of the water treatment plant provides multiple benefits. The storage will provide an uninterruptable, dedicated supply of raw water to the water treatment plant for four to twelve days alternately. The stored water can be used to blend with highly turbid river and extend the volume within the reservoir for use over a much longer duration. From demands and requirements projected in the Master Plan, a minimum of 18 million gallons of new finished water storage would need to be provided throughout the systems in Green River and Rock Springs. The cost estimate for this additional finished water storage was approximately $58 million (over 3.5 times the cost of raw water storage). The Joint Powers Water Board believes that the raw water storage project is the most effective and efficient way to address the issues and harden the water supply to the cities. The board was able to get funding assistance for the project. The volume of the project is 350 acre-feet (114,000,000 gallons). The water depth will be 33 feet and the embankment will be 38 feet high by 900 feet in length. The construction schedule is estimated at 16 to 18 months which includes winter shut down. The board is asking the city to transfer a portion of land; the bridge that connects to other areas that the city owns will need to be moved towards the east for placement of the water storage area. The amount of land that the city owns right now will not change other than the location of the road. Council Member McCullough asked how much more the cities will have to pay for water. Mr. Seppie said he is not sure on the exact amount but worst case would be $8 per 100 cubic foot. Council Member McCullough said if the cost of the water goes up for the city then the citizen’s will see an increase also. The council expressed their approval for the project and asked Mr. Seppie to work with staff on the details. Public Works Department Snow Plan Streets Supervisor Randy Kolloff said the goal of the Green River snow operations is to maintain Green River’s street system in a manner that will minimize the impact of winter storms on the streets and traffic. They plow streets as follows: First Priority Streets: Uinta Drive, Flaming Gorge Way, 2nd South, Riverview Drive, Astle Avenue, Monroe Avenue then Emergency Facilities, and School Zones. City Council Workshop Proceedings February 12, 2013 Page 1 of 2 Second Priority Streets: West Teton Blvd., East Teton Blvd., Shoshone Avenue, Bridger Drive, Hitching Post Drive, Indian Hills Drive, Upland Way, and Colorado Street. As for residential streets, they start with the streets that have hills and continue through all thestreets. They spread sand or deicer, but it depends on the weather on which one they use. Mid-Year Financial Update Mr. Nieters updated council on the budget as of December 31, 2012. Mid-year revenue is higher than budgeted. There is a small difference in budgeted revenue to received revenue. Sales tax is higher than it has been, and is staying above the million dollar threshold. The General Fund accounts are below budgeted projections. The Solid Waste Fund is running below budgeted projections. The Water and Wastewater accounts are over their projected budget amounts. These are seasonal accounts so it is normal for this time of year. The city should be at the 50% level for the mid-year review and that is where most accounts are at. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm. ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Workshop Proceedings February 12, 2013 Page 2 of 2