JOURNAL OF THE 1236TH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 14, :00 P.M.

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1 JOURNAL OF THE 1236TH MEETNG OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLTAN ST. LOUS SEWER DSTRCT SEPTEMBER 14, :00 P.M. The Trustees of the District met in the Board Room at 2000 Hampton Avenue on the above date. Present at meeting: '^ E"~~^ 1 ' - ' 1 4^ 1»^ AO 1 ''^ Bi M tvj CO 01 r+ D- Board of Trustees C. M. Deeba, Chairman J. W. Siscel, Vice Chairman M. S. Carlson C. D. Seward G. J. Sheffield M. C. Williams Staff Members J. F. Koeper, Executive Director C. M. Etwert, Asst. Executive Director J. M. Byrne, General Counsel K. J. Tyminski, Secretary-Treasurer N. F. Stevens, Director of Finance Also present were George W. Sabre, 40 Forestvale Dr., Chesterfield, MO Pamelah Oakey, 1731 Fawnvalley, St. Louis, MO; Jean Dean, League of Women Voters Leslie Miles, Johnson & Higgins; David Balk, 1364 Conway Oaks, Chesterfield, MO Tom Sullivan, 35 No. Central, St. Louis, Mo; Fred Lindecke, St. Louis Post Dispatch; Terry Briggs, Director of Communications; R. G. Butchko, Director of Engineering; R. T. Martin, Asst. Director of Finance; R. D. Peasley, nternal Auditor; B. A. Rains, Director of Environmental Compliance; J. W. Schmid, Director of Compliance Projects; Roger Wieting, Director of Wastewater; and Jo Ann Keating, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Chairman Deeba presided. read. Journal of the meeting of August 10, 1994 (-1235th) was presented and Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Mr. Williams, that same be approved as read. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Ms. Sheffield abstained. Mr. Deeba noted that at the prior meeting there was a recommendation made for two standing committees, Finance/Audit and Customer/Community Relations. Mr. Deeba appointed Mr. Siscel as the Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee and named Ms. Carlson and Mr. Williams to serve on that coramittee. He appointed Ms. Seward as the Chair of the Customer/Community Relations Committee and named Ms. Sheffield to serve on the committee.

2 Mr. Koeper called upon Mr. Schmid to make a presentation regarding the solution to the District's office space needs. He further requested that the Board consider this presentation and allow the District to proceed both in obtaining appraisals and negotiating a contract for their future approval with an architect. Mr. Schmid noted that the District has four parcels of property, two of which, the Hampton Avenue facility and the Knox Avenue facility, will require approximately $2,000,000 in renovations and that they currently do not meet code and are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District is proposing that four properties, 2000 Hampton Avenue, 4401 Hampton Avenue, Knox Avenue and a vacant property at Sugar Creek be used in exchange (swap) for a new facility or a renovated facility with adequate spacing needs. Mr. Schmid also noted that along with the value of these properties the District can include the cost of renovating these facilities. He further noted that the current spacing allocation with these buildings is inefficient to the District's operations. He felt that the District needs a single 100,000 square foot facility to handle its current projected needs. At this point, Mr. Schmid concluded by requesting that the Board authorize management to proceed with obtaining appraisals on these properties and choosing an architect to handle the design. Mr. Schmid was asked how long it would take for the District to be situated in a new office building. Mr. Schmid indicated about one year. Mr. Williaras questioned what cost savings would be accrued through this concept. Mr. Koeper indicated that sorae utility cost savings would accrue, because the 2000 Hampton facility was designed when energy was cheap. Ms. Carlson questioned what type of efficiencies would be derived frora this move. Messrs. Schmid and Koeper indicated that the efficiencies would be both from a comraunication standpoint and from a coraputer systems standpoint. Mr. Siscel inquired as to which properties the District might be considering. Messrs. Schmid and Koeper responded that an example might be the Arena property, though that particular property seemed doubtful. A question arose regarding who would want to purchase some of our existing facilities, where it was noted as an example by Mr. Deeba that Holiday nn was interested in property adjacent to interstates for future hotel sites. Mr. Koeper indicated that the District might try to stay within the City limits, because of the earnings tax issue, but there could be other trade-offs regarding property taxes. Ms. Carlson raised the concern that the District recently purchased the Hampton South building to satisfy similar type needs. Messrs. Schmid and Koeper noted that the Hampton South facility was purchased on an emergency basis to satisfy immediate spacing needs. Mr. Deeba noted that at the time the building was purchased at auction it appeared to be a reasonable square footage price. However, the renovations were considerably more than first anticipated. t was also noted that this facility had considerably more parking problems than first anticipated. The Board gave general concurrence toraovingforward with exploring the swap of buildings. A discussion was held on the cost of appraisals, where it was felt it would cost about $4,000 to secure these appraisals.

3 Mr. Deeba called upon the committee which was charged with a search for future members to be appointed to the Civil Service Commission. The committee recommended Gretchen Bean for appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Seward, that Ms. Gretchen Bean be appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission for a term ending July 22, No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye J. W. Siscel - aye C. D. Seward - aye C. M. Deeba - aye Mr. Deeba charged the committee with continuing the search for good potential appointees for the commission and extended invitations to the public to recommend qualified individuals. Resumes should be sent to Karl Tyminski for future consideration. There was a general Board discussion regarding the District's waiving its right of sovereign immunity in certain water/sewer back-up situations. The discussion centered on two issues. First, should the District waive its rights to sovereign immunity and reimburse customers for the fair value of their damage. During this discussion, it was determined that the District has successfully continued to use the sovereign immunity as a defense for these type situations. However, doubts have been raised as to whether such a defense has been in the best interest of its customers, noting both the financial and emotional hardship suffered by individuals who have experienced back-ups. The second portion of the discussion centered around the purchasing of insurance for this type of program. t was noted that an insurance carrier has quoted a $340,000 premiura with a $10,000 deductible to insure both specific excess and aggregate excess over $700,000. This carrier would insure the District for a total of $1,000,000 in claims. ncluded in the aggregate amount is the cost of third party administration services. There was some question as to whether this approach is cost justified to the District or whether a fully self insured approach would be more feasible. The concept of some compromise option, such as increasing the District's reimbursement limit was discussed. No decision was reached on this topic, but it was agreed to reopen this discussion at the next raeeting. Mr. Koeper discussed the District's new dedication policy. n the old policy, after corapletion of a project, the developer was to obtain final inspection from MSD and correct any deficiencies prior to the sewer being dedicated to MSD. Unfortunately, under this system raany developers either never applied for the final inspection or completed the list of deficiencies. The homeowners have been sent sewer bills and they have

4 always assumed that their sewers have been dedicated. Under the new system the District is accepting all the existing subdivisions and for future subdivisions, the developer will post a 10 percent deposit with the District and should the deficiencies not be corrected, the District will use these monies to correct deficiencies and appropriately dedicate the sewers. Mr. Koeper called upon Mr. Briggs, who indicated that the District will be sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection day on October 1 and that funding for this prograra came frora an $89,000 grant from the Jefferson St. Louis Solid Waste District. This is the second collection day the District has held. At an earlier collection day approxiraately 1,200 cars were processed and 15 tons of waste was collected. Mr. Briggs noted that the waste included things like paint, automobile batteries, plastics, tires and paper. Mr. Briggs further noted that notices were being sent to eight zip codes in south St. Louis City and County and hoped for another collection day in both north City and west St. Louis County in the future. Mr. Koeper commented that this type of prograra is somewhat self-serving and that it will hopefully prevent items such as tires being thrown into creeks and oil based paints and/or other flammable materials being dumped into the sewer system. Mr. Briggs noted that the District would have an environmental booth at the St. Louis County Fair which would consist of an informational area and sorae children's games. Mr. Koeper called upon Mr. Moschenross, who noted that the District had commenced a municipal contact program to establish a liaison or advocate to handle their sanitary and stormwater problems. He further noted that it is the District's intention to meet with the 92 municipalities and the City of St. Louis. Mr. Koeper called upon Mr. Stevens, who noted that the water meter loan program brochures got out a little late and it was still too early to tell what the response would be, but to date the District has received approximately forty calls and three post cards asking for additional information.

5 Chairman Deeba called upon Ms. Pamelah Oakey, who had requested to address the Board. Ms. Oakey read the attached letter. Mr. Koeper indicated that he would have to look into her concerns with the appropriate staff members and would respond as soon as possible. Mr. Williams questioned how many people Ms. Oakey represented. She indicated that she represented herself and her husband and that they were new to the neighborhood. Mr. Briggs indicated that an open line was held in 1992 to obtain input from the neighborhood residents regarding this problem. Ms. Carlson asked what stage of development this project was in, and Mr. Butchko indicated that the District is in the process of obtaining final easements and that this project would probably not be brought to the Board prior to December of this year. Chairman Deeba called upon Mr. George Sabre, who had requested to address the Board. Mr. Sabre expressed his concern about the District's consolidation of office facilities and felt that staff raonies to be expended on office facilities should be expended on sewer construction. He further felt that the District should remain at the 2000 Hampton facility, but construct a multi-level parking garage. He felt that "comraents frora the public" should be moved in the agenda before "comments of the Executive Director" and "report of the Board committees". Chairman Deeba called upon Mr. Tom Sullivan, who had requested to address the Board. Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and cited the recent Riverfront Times article regarding spraying of hazardous chemicals. He expressed concern for the District's employees in that they do not wear protective clothing. Mr. Sullivan addressed the District's water meter loan program, expressing a concern for the cost of the program if the District's projected costs do not materialize. He asked that the District consider the legality of tem 7, the connection fee ordinance and felt that tem 11 seems unprecedented and represented a potential $600,000 for the developers. He again reiterated his concern regarding the District's contracting of the smaller maintenance repair jobs, feeling that this should be done in-house. He also expressed his concern regarding the District's contract for additional stormwater studies, noting that in the past twenty years the District has expended a considerable amount of funds for consulting services regarding this issue and questioned the need for another study. He asked for additional information regarding tem 37, the evaluation of the incinerator ash.

6 ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $598, FROM THE OPERATON, MANTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTON MPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N CREEKWOOD MANOR STORM CHANNEL (88035), N ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR; AND CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH MULLGAN CONSTRUCTON, NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF THE AFORESAD STORM SEWERS. N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No , introduced August 10, 1994 by Mss. Carlson and Seward and Messrs. Williams, Siscel and Deeba, was again presented and read, appropriating $598, from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction mprovement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for project costs for the construction of storm sewers in Creekwood Manor Storm Channel (88035), in St. Louis County, Missouri; and confirming a contract with Mulligan Construction, nc. for the construction of the aforesaid storm sewers, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Carlson, that proposed Ordinance No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance No adopted, and it was assigned Ordinance No NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO PROVDNG FOR A SCHEDULE OF NEW AND NCREASED WASTEWATER SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTON FEES. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, providing for a schedule of new and increased wastewater sewer system connection fees. This ordinance establishes, as of 11/1/94, a District-wide schedule of wastewater sewer system connection fees, which increase 1/1/96 and 1/1/97. The fees are based on the size of the water tap serving properties to be connected to the District's wastewater system. The fees are intended to recover a portion of the cost of the system previously constructed and paid for by existing customers. This new schedule of fees replaces numerous disparate schedules of fees applicable to less than the entire District. There was a general discussion regarding the effective date for commencing the new connection fee rate. Several of the Board members supported a change from 1997 to this year. However, it was agreed to introduce this ordinance as is, obtain comments at the public hearing, and make any necessary adjustments prior to adoption. There was not a consensus on the Board as to whether this timing change should be extended to both the commercial and residential customers. Motion made by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. 6

7 Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO AUTHORZNG THE DSTRCT TO CONTRACT WTH THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY WTHN THE DSTRCT FOR THE PRVATE CONSTRUCTON OF SANTARY SEWERAGE FACLTES, TO BE PAD FOR BY SAD OWNER OR OWNERS WHERE, N THE OPNON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SUCH PRVATE CONSTRUCTON S N THE PUBLC NTEREST, AND FURTHER PROVDNG FOR THE RECOUPMENT BY SAD OWNER OR OWNERS OF A PROPORTONATE SHARE OF THE TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTON OF THE SEWERAGE FACLTES FROM OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS WHO TAP NTO OR USE SAME. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, authorizing the District to contract with the owner or owners of real property within the District for the private construction of sanitary sewerage facilities, to be paid for by said owner or owners where, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, such private construction is in the public interest, and further providing for the recoupment by said owner or owners of a proportionate share of the total cost of construction of the sewer-age facilities from other property owners who tap into or use sarae. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into contracts with property owners to recoup frora connection fees a proportionate share of their total costs for expanding sanitary sewerage facilities which can serve properties other than their own. There was a discussion regarding the inter-relationship between the connection fee and recoupment ordinances where it was noted that a recoupment agreement usually results frora situations where a developer is asked by MSD to put in a line of greater size than would be necessary to support that developer's project. The mechanism for that developer to recover those additional costs is the connection fee. Mr. Byrne indicated that a typical recoupment would be approximately 75 percent to the developer and 25 percent to MSD. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $3,500, FROM THE SANTARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF SANTARY SEWERS N LEMAY SERVCE AREA OVERFLOW REGULATON SYSTEM, LOWER RVER DES PERES (L-OlE), RDP FOULWATER NTERCEPTOR-SECTON E (93037E), N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR; AND CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH BATES UTLTY CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF THE AFORESAD SANTARY SEWERS, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $3,500, from the Sanitary Replaceraent Fund to be used for project costs for

8 the construction of sanitary sewers in Lemay Service Area Overflow Regulation System, Lower River des Peres (L-OE), RDP Foulwater nterceptor-section E (93037E), in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and confirming a contract with Bates Utility Co., nc. for the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewers, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance appropriates funds for the construction of approximately 4,500 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size frora 12 inches to 72 inches in diameter and appurtenances to be constructed in an area located within the rightof-way of the River des Peres Drainage Works in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Bates Utility Co., nc. was the lowest of 5 bidders at $3,325, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $5,364, MSD's estimate was $6,481, Motion made by Ms. Carlson, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye Mr. Deeba left the meeting temporarily. NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $951, FROM THE OPERATON, MANTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTON MPROVEMENT FUND OF MSSOUR RVER- BONFLS TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF SANTARY SEWERS N BONFLS SANTARY SEWER REHABLTATON PHASE (92069), N THE CTY OF BRDGETON, MSSOUR; AND CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH BATES UTLTY COMPANY, NC. FOR THE AFORESAD CONSTRUCTON, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $951, from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction mprovement Fund of Missouri River-Bonfils to be used for project costs for the construction of sanitary sewers in Bonfils Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase (92069), in the City of Bridgeton, Missouri; and confirming a contract with Bates Utility Company, nc. for the aforesaid construction, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance appropriates funds for the construction of approximately 3,780 lineal feet of sanitary sewer varying in size from 8 inch to 30 inch in diameter in an area located south of McKelvey Road and east of St. Charles Rock Road. This is a high priority sanitary rehabilitation project funded entirely by the District. Bates Utility Company, nc. was the lowest of 3 bidders at $844, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $1,076, MSD's estimate was $870, Motion raade by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays.

9 Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye Mr. Deeba had returned to the meeting. NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $600, FROM THE OPERATON, MANTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTON MPROVEMENT FUND OF LOWER MERAMEC RVER BASN TO REMBURSE THE MLL HLL CORP. FOR TS GOSTS NCURRED AT THE DSTRCT'S REQUEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF A SANTARY SEWER WHCH WLL ELMNATE THE HDDEN VALLEY TREATMENT FACLTY. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $600, from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction mprovement Fund of Lower Meramec River Basin to reimburse the Mill Hill Corp. for its costs incurred at the District's request for the construction of a sanitary sewer which will eliminate the Hidden Valley Treatment Facility. This ordinance -authorizes the District to enter into a contract with and appropriates funds to reimburse the Mill Hill Corp. for costs incurred in the construction of approximately 3,830 lineal feet of 8 inch to 12 inch sanitary sewer. This sewer will eliminate the Hidden Valley Sewage Treatment Facility and provide an outfall for the elimination of the Forest Ridge Pump Station. This project is located east of Gravois and 1-270, west approximately 1/2 mile along Gravois. The developer has agreed to contribute $156, toward the total estimated project cost of $758, Mr. Butchko further indicated that as part of the District's 201 Facility Plan it has been our intent to eliminate the Hidden Valley facility and the Forest Ridge Purap Station. This developer is interested in putting in a tract of 24 homes. To accommodate that tract, the developer proposed an expansion to the Hidden Valley Plant. n that MSD's goal is to actually eliminate this plant, the District felt that the construction of a line coupled with reimbursement for this line would be the most equitable. This project is being handled in a manner of a private subdivision where appropriate bids will be obtained. n a general Board discussion, it was ascertained that the elimination of this facility will irapact approximately 70 homes, provide better compliance with future environmental regulations, reduce direct operating costs by approximately $55,000 per year, and by treating sewage at a larger facility additional cost savings would also be realized. Motion raade by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye

10 NTRODUCTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLTAN ST. LOUS SEWER DSTRCT TO SELL AND CONVEY TO GEORGE BAGGOTT, CERTAN REAL PROPERTY OF THE DSTRCT LOCATED N ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR AND PRESCRBNG THE TERMS OF SAD TRANSACTON. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to sell and convey to George Baggott, certain real property of the District located in St. Louis County, Missouri and prescribing the terms of said transaction. This ordinance authorizes the District to sell certain real property of the District (known as Parcel #115, Martigney) to George Baggott. The offer price was $103, The sale of this property has been conducted in compliance with the provisions of Resolution No There was an additional discussion by the various Board members and Mr. Moschenross, where it was established that this is a 5-1/2 acre tract of land which did not have water service and did not have direct access to Additionally, this is the site of a former treatment plant and part of the concrete substructure remains beneath the surface. t was felt by Mr. Deeba that the price of this property was top dollar in light of the impediments on this property. t was also noted that an environmental assessment was done on this property and that this property has been previously declared surplus. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Carlson, that proposed Ordinance No be introduced. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $33, FROM THE MPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY THE STATE OF MSSOUR'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N FERNRDGE-LOOKOUT STORMWATER PROJECT (P-18975). N THE CTY OF VALLEY PARK. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $33, from the mprovement Fund to pay the State of Missouri's share of the total costs for the construction of storm sewers in Fernridge-Lookout Stormwater Project (P-18975), in the City of Valley Park, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reiraburse the City of Valley Park for the State of Missouri's share of the Fernridge-Lookout Stormwater Project. This project is located south of Big Bend and east of Highway 141. This project consists of the construction of approximately 500 lineal feet of 12 inch to 15 inch diameter storm sewer pipe and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $128, This project was administered by the City of Valley Park and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. 10

11 NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $140, FROM THE MPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY THE STATE OF MSSOUR'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM CHANNELS N SPANSH LAKE STORMWATER PROJECT (P-16373). N UNNCORPORATED ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $140, from the raprovement Fund to pay the State of Missouri's share of the total costs for the construction of storra channels in Spanish Lake Stormwater Project (P-16373), in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reimburse St. Louis County for the State of Missouri's share of the Spanish Lake Stormwater Project. This project is located north of and east of Bellefontaine Road. This project consists of the construction of approximately 2,225 lineal feet of 10 foot to 12 foot wide by 4 foot high reinforced concrete channel and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $990, This project was adrainistered by St. Louis County and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $82, FROM THE MPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY THE STATE OF MSSOUR'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N GLADATOR DRVE & PNCAN DRVE STORMWATER PROJECT (P-18720), N UNNCORPORATED ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $82, from the mprovement Fund to pay the State of Missouri's share of the total costs for the construction of storm sewers in Gladiator Drive & Pincian Drive Storrawater Project (P-18720), in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reimburse St. Louis County for the State of Missouri's share of the Gladiator Drive & Pincian Drive Stormwater Project. This project is located south of 1-44 and east of Highway 141. This project consists of the construction of approximately 280 lineal feet of box culvert and 126 lineal feet of 12 inch to 15 inch diameter storra sewer pipe and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $257, This project was administered by St. Louis County and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $17, FROM THE MPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY THE STATE OF MSSOUR'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N BAYOU BEND COURT STORMWATER PROJECT (P-18463). N UNNCORPORATED ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $17, frora the mprovement Fund to pay the State of Missouri's share of the total costs for the construction of storm sewers in Bayou Bend Court Stormwater Project (P-18463), in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reimburse St. Louis County for the State of Missouri's share of the Bayou Bend Court Stormwater Project. This project is located north of Meramec Bottom Road and east of Hawkins Road. This project consists of the construction of approximately 370 lineal feet of 12 inch 11

12 to 24 inch storm sewer pipe and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $53, This project was administered by St. Louis County and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $32, FROM THE OPERATON, MANTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTON MPROVEMENT FUND OF LA VENTA-LA SERRA TO PAY THE DSTRCT'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N LOEKES & ROANOKE PLACE STORMWATER PROJECT (P ). N UNNCORPORATED ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $32, from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction mprovement Fund of LaVenta-LaSierra to pay the District's share of the total costs for the construction of storm sewers in Loekes & Roanoke Place Stormwater Project (P ), in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reiraburse St. Louis County for the District's share of the Loekes & Roanoke Place Stormwater Project. This project is located south of Linds-ay Lane and west of Lindbergh Boulevard. This project consists of the construction of approximately 710 lineal feet of 12 inch to 24 inch diameter storm sewer pipe and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $97, This project was administered by St. Louis County and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $50, FROM THE MPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY THE STATE OF MSSOUR'S SHARE OF THE TOTAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF STORM SEWERS N BLACKHEATH COURT/SOMMERTON LANE STORMWATER PROJECT (P-19306). N THE CTY OF CREVE COEUR. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $50, from the raproveraent Fund to pay the State of Missouri's share of the total costs for the construction of storm sewers in Blackheath Court/Somraerton Lane Stormwater Project (P-19306), in the City of Creve Coeur, Missouri. This ordinance appropriates funds to reimburse the City of Creve Coeur for the State of Missouri's share of the Blackheath Court/Sommerton Lane stormwater project. This project is located south of Olive Boulevard and west of This project consists of the construction of approximately 770 lineal feet of 15 inch to 48 inch diameter storm sewer pipe and appurtenances. The total cost of this project is $160, This project was administered by the City of Creve Coeur and was reviewed, approved and inspected by the District. Motion made by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Ms. Carlson, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance Nos through at this meeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye 12

13 Motion made by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Mr. Williams, that proposed Ordinance Nos through be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance Nos through adopted, and they were assigned Ordinance numbers as follows: Proposed Ord. No Final Ord. No NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTON CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #111 (MANTENANCE) 94015, N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR. N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT, Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #111 (Maintenance) 94015, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replat;ing inlets, manholes, i-nlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. Gershenson Construction Co., nc. was the lowest of 3 bidders at $31, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $33, MSD's estimate was $41, NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH JHB CONTRACTNG CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #119 (MANTENANCE) 94055, N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #119 (Maintenance) 94055, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. 13

14 This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. JHB Contracting Co., nc. was the lowest of 3 bidders at $31, Bids ranged frora that low to a high of $34, MSD's estimate was $41, NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH JHB CONTRACTNG CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #120 (MANTENANCE) 94055, N THE CTY OF MAPLEWOOD AND UNNCORPORATED ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet raanholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #120 (Maintenance) 94056, in the City of Maplewood and unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. JHB Contracting Co., nc. was the lowest of 3 bidders at $27, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $39, MSD's estimate was $35, NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH JHB CONTRACTNG CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #124 (MANTENANCE) 94073, N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #124 (Maintenance) 94073, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with JHB Contracting Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. JHB Contracting Co., nc. was the lowest of 3 bidders at $27, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $37, MSD's estimate was $41,

15 NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTON CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #125 (MANTENANCE) 94074, N THE CTES OF CLAYTON, LADUE AND UNVERSTY CTY, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #125 (Maintenance) 94074, in the Cities of Clayton, Ladue and University City, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. Gershenson Construction Co., nc. was the lowest of 2 bidders at $37, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $45, MSD's estimate was $42, NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH SCHUSTER ENGNEERNG, NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, REBULDNG AND/OR REPLACNG NLETS, MANHOLES, NLET MANHOLES AND REPLACNG SEWER PPE N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #129 (MANTENANCE) 94093, N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with Schuster Engineering, nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe in nfrastructure Repair #129 (Maintenance) 94093, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Schuster Engineering, nc. for the construction, rebuilding and/or replacing inlets, manholes, inlet manholes and replacing sewer pipe. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. Schuster Engineering, nc. was the lowest of 2 bidders at $29, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $30, MSD's estimate was $36, Ms. Sheffield questioned the source of the funds for the raaintenance projects. Mr. Koeper indicated that this was included in the Maintenance Department's budget. Mr. Williams questioned if this budget could be exceeded. Mr. Koeper indicated that the $2,000,000 budget could only be exceeded if an appropriation ordinance was brought to the Board. Hence, the budget served as a cap for these type of projects. Ms. Sheffield questioned when the District would catch up on the backlog of maintenance repair projects. Mr. Koeper indicated that the District originally had 1,000 maintenance repair projects for which we needed to supplement our own staff to try to catch up. However, as the District performs more maintenance, it finds more projects to be accomplished. 15

16 Consequently, the list is growing, not shrinking. Ms. Carlson expressed public concern regarding these maintenance projects where it is felt that we are hiring outside contractors for political reasons, not for economic reasons. Mr. Koeper noted that the Maintenance Department performed a cost effectiveness study several years back where it was deterrained it was less expensive to contract these projects rather than use additional MSD workers on this type of job. The reason for the cost differential has to do with the seasonality of the work, for which the contractors can lay off their personnel, but that would not be the case for MSD employees; consequently, contractors' costs should be lower. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTON CO., NC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF SANTARY SEWERS N NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #053P (SUNNY RDGE TO TMBER RDGE) 92065, N THE CTY OF ELLSVLLE, MSSOUR, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, confirming a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction of sanitary sewers in nfrastructure Repair #053P (Sunny Ridge to Timber Ridge) 92055, in the City of Ellisville, Missouri, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Gershenson Construction Co., nc. for the construction of approximately 240 lineal feet of 8 inch sanitary sewer in an area located north of Manchester Road and west of Sunny Ridge Road. This project will eliminate an existing sanitary pump station servicing approximately 45 homes. This is a high priority maintenance project funded through the Maintenance Department's operating budget. Gershenson Construction Co., nc. was the lowest of 5 bidders at $30, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $69, MSD's estimate was $24, Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Carlson, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance Nos through at this meeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Seward, that proposed Ordinance Nos through be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye 15

17 The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance Nos through adopted, and they were assigned Ordinance numbers as follows: Proposed Ord. No. Final Ord. No NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $549, FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DSTRCT FOR ENGNEERNG SERVCES FOR THE DSTRCT-WDE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN STUDY (95025); AND AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER NTO CONTRACT E-805 WTH HORNER & SHFRN. NC. FOR THE AFORESAD ENGNEERNG SERVCES. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $549, from the General Fund of the District for engineering services for the District-wide Stormwater Master Plan Study (95025); and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer to enter into Contract E-805 with Horner & Shifrin, nc. for the aforesaid engineering services. This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Horner & Shifrin, nc. for the implementation of the first phase of a District-wide Storrawater Master Plan Study. This first phase will include the collection of data and the inventory of the existing stormwater systems through the District, initial watershed data assessments, initiation of a community involvement/outreach program, and review of the District's stormwater policies and standards with recommendations. Horner & Shifrin, nc. was selected as the lead consultant and will act to coordinate activities of the watershed consultants to develop procedures, provide research information, develop work documents and produce final work products. The proposed fee is $549, The estimated schedule to complete Phase is 8 months..... Mr. Butchko indicated that these three projects represent Phase of a dynamic hydraulic modeling study. Phase is anticipated to take eight months and to cost approximately $1,000,000. After this phase is corapleted. Phase will consist of the selection of pilot projects within each watershed, being Missouri River, River des Peres and Meramec River. He noted that the District has irapleraented earlier studies. n 1984, Havens & Emerson's study developed a status model. However, this study did little more than identify the problems facing the District. t did not provide the dynamics for which to assess the impact of development on any given area. Consequently, in the Phase portion of the project the District will concentrate on pilot areas which are experiencing development. The intent of these studies would be to take into consideration factors that previously were not taken into consideration, such as terrain, topography and soil conditions. Other studies were performed in the 1980's by a consulting firm and the District 17

18 performed a 1989 study. These studies, again, were to compile the existing problems. Mr. Williams asked if information is shared with other municipalities and states. Mr. Butchko answered affirmatively. Ms. Sheffield questioned how many watersheds the District had. Mr. Butchko indicated approximately 30. Ms. Carlson questioned how the consultants were picked. Mr. Butchko indicated they were evaluated by a committee. Mr. Koeper indicated that Montgomery Watson Americas, nc. is a top ten firm nationally and recently purchased the practice of Havens and Emerson. He also noted that the cost of the work raay differ slightly between the three contracts due to the size of the watersheds. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $188, FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DSTRCT FOR ENGNEERNG SERVCES FOR THE DSTRCT-WDE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN STUDY (95026); AND AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER NTO CONTRACT E-806 WTH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERCAS, NC. FOR THE AFORESAD ENGNEERNG SERVCES. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $188, from the General Fund of the District for engineering services for the District-wide Stormwater Master Plan Study (95026); and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer to enter into contract E-806 with Montgomery Watson Americas, nc. for the aforesaid engineering services. This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Montgomery Watson Americas, nc. for the implementation of the first phase of a District-wide Stormwater Master Plan Study. This first phase will include the collection of data and the inventory of the existing stormwater systems throughout the District, initial watershed data assessments, initiation of a community involvement/outreach prograra, and review of the District's stormwater policies and standards with recommendations. The proposed fee is $188, The estimated schedule to complete Phase is 8 months. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $212, FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DSTRCT FOR ENGNEERNG SERVCES FOR THE DSTRCT-WDE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN STUDY (93056); AND AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO ENTER NTO CONTRACT E-807 WTH CH2M HLL FOR THE AFORESAD ENGNEERNG SERVCES. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $212, frora the General Fund of the District for engineering services for the District-wide Storrawater Master Plan Study (93065) ; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer to enter into Contract E-807 with CH2M Hill for the aforesaid engineering services. This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes the District to enter into a contract with CH2M Hill for the implementation of the first phase of a District-wide Stormwater Master Plan Study. This first phase will include the collection of data and the inventory of the existing systems throughout the District, initial watershed data assessments, initiation of a community involvement/outreach program, and review of the District's stormwater policies and standards with recommendations. The proposed fee is $212, The estimated schedule to coraplete Phase is 8 raonths.

19 Motion made by Ms. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Williams, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance Nos through at this meeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance Nos through be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williaras - aye C. D. Seward - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance Nos through adopted, and they were assigned Ordinance numbers as follows: Proposed Ord. No. Final Ord. No NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG A PORTON OF A TEN FOOT WDE SEWER EASEMENT N PARCEL B OF SERRA VSTA COMMERCAL, A SUBDVSON N ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating a portion of a ten foot wide sewer easement in Parcel B of Sierra Vista Commercial, a. subdivision in St. Louis County,' Missouri... r'-.v,.. The property owner. National Super Markets', has requested that a 10. foot wide easeraent located under their recent building expansion be vacated; The easement was over a storm sewer that was abandoned when the building addition was constructed. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG A PORTON OF A TEN FOOT WDE EASEMENT N LOT 1 OF MCHAELSON SUBDVSON PLAT NO. 1, A SUBDVSON N THE CTY OF MARYLAND HEGHTS. ST. LOU]^ COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating a portion of a ten foot wide easement in Lot 1 of Michaelson Subdivision Plat No. 1, a subdivision in the City of Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri. Part of Lot 1 is being resubdivided to create a 17 lot residential subdivision. Midland Crossing. There is an existing 10 foot wide easement that meanders across the site that will conflict with the new building lots. The 19

20 property owner has requested that MSD vacate the easeraent to avoid this conflict. There are no sewers located in the easeraent and new easeraents for the proposed sewers are being established by the record plat for Midland Crossing Subdivision. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG A PORTON OF A SX FOOT WDE SEWER EASEMENT N PART OF LOT 43 OF DEMUN PARK, A SUBDVSON N THE CTY OF CLAYTON. ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating a portion of a six foot wide sewer easement in part of Lot 43 of Demun Park, a subdivision in the City of Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri. The property owners have requested vacation of a 6 foot wide easement that lies partially under the existing three story brick building on the site. This would allow for a clear title comraitraent for the property. There are no sewers located in the easement and the District has no further use for the easement. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT TO THE LACLEDE GAS COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTON, OPERATON AND MANTENANCE OF A GAS DSTRBUTON SYSTEM ACROSS CERTAN DSTRCT PROPERTY DENTFED BY LOCATOR NUMBERS 29N AND 29N N ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer to execute an easement to the Laclede Gas Company for the construction, operation and raaintenance of a gas distribution systera across certain District property identified by locator numbers 29N and 29N in St. Louis County, Missouri. The Laclede Gas Corapany wishes to extend gas service to private residences located along Opps Lane, east of our Fenton Wastewater Treatment Plant. They have requested that MSD grant a 10 foot wide easeraent (adjacent to Opps Lane) across the District's treatment plant site. The Wastewater Department has reviewed the easeraent and has no objection to the location of the proposed gas main. Laclede Gas Company is also willing to provide service to our treatment plant at the site. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG AN EASEMENT N LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDVSON OF BRDGECREST ESTATES CONDOMNUMS, N THE CTY OF BRDGETON. ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating an easement in Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Bridgecrest Estates Condominiums, in the City of Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri. Fischer & Frichtel, nc., the developers of Bridgeport Place, have requested vacation of an existing roadway and easement located in a tract of land where their new subdivision is to be developed. The existing easements conflict with proposed improvements in the new development. Existing sewers that were covered by the easeraent to be vacated, as well as new sewers, will be in easements established by the record plat for Bridgeport Place. 20

21 NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG EASEMENTS N LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDVSON OF BRDGECREST ESTATES CONDOMNUMS, PLATS THRU X, SECTON 14, T.46N, R.5E, N THE CTY OF BRDGETON. ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating easements in Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Bridgecrest Estates Condominiums, Plats thru X, Section 14, T.46N, R.5E, in the City of Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri. An existing 10 foot wide easeraent containing a sanitary sewer runs through Lots 59, 60 and 51 of a new subdivision, Bridgeport Place Plat 2. The sewer has been abandoned and new sewers have been constructed around these lots. The developer is requesting vacation of the existing easement to allow for construction of houses on the lots. The relocated sewers have construction approval and new easements have been established by the record plat for the new subdivision. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO SUBORDNATE CERTAN RGHTS ALONG AN EASEMENT OWNED BY THE METROPOLTAN ST. LOUS SEWER DSTRCT TO ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATNG AND MANTANNG A PUBLC ROADWAY KNOWN AS MEHL AVENUE, LOCATED N LOT 3 OF MEHLER ESTATES, N THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 3, T43N, R5E AND N THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 3, T43N, R6E, N ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer to subordinate certain rights along an easement owned by The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to St. Louis County, Missouri for the purpose of operating and maintaining a public roadway known as Mehl Avenue, located in Lot 3 of Mehler Estates, in the NE 1/4 of Sec. 3, T43N, R6E and in the NW 1/4 of Sec:'3,' T43N, R6E, in St. Louis County, Missouri. The developer of Mehl Crossing is required to dedicate to St. Louis' County additional right-of-way along the Mehl Avenue frontage of the proposed subdivision...they have asked that MSD subordinate its rights to the existing permanent roadway maintenance and utility easement that coincide with the proposed new right-of-way. MSD has no existing or proposed sewers in the parcel of ground to be dedicated to St. Louis County. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO VACATNG A PORTON OF A FFTEEN FOOT WDE SEWER EASEMENT N U.S. SURVEY 2471, T.47N, R.7E, ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating a portion of a fifteen foot wide sewer easement in U.S. Survey 2471, T.47N, R.7E, St. Louis County, Missouri. An existing 15 foot wide easement containing an 8 inch sanitary sewer runs through proposed building lots in a new subdivision. The Village at Liberty Landing. The existing 8 inch sewer has been abandoned and relocated around the proposed lots. The developers of the new subdivision have asked that the 21

22 existing 15 foot wide easement be vacated to allow for the construction of houses on the affected lots. The relocated sewer has construction approval and all necessary replacement easements will be established by the record plat for the subdivision. Motion made by Ms. Carlson, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance Nos through at this meeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 4 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williaras - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye Motion made by Mr. Williaras, seconded by Ms. Carlson, that proposed Ordinance Nos through be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 4 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williaras - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance Nos through adopted, and they were assigned Ordinance numbers as follows: Proposed Ord. No. Final Ord. No Ms. Seward left the meeting. Mr. Siscel left the meeting temporarily. NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $150, FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DSTRCT FOR AN ENVRONMENTAL EVALUATON OF STORED NCNERATOR ASH AT THE BSSELL PONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE DSTRCT TO ENTER NTO CONTRACT E-804 WTH ENGNEERNG SCENCE, NC. FOR THE AFORESAD SERVCES. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $150, from the General Fund of the District for an environmental evaluation of stored incinerator ash at the Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of the District to enter into Contract E-804 with Engineering Science, nc. for the aforesaid services. 22

23 The District has stored approximately 132,000 cubic yards of incinerator ash removed from the Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in the early 1980's. Recent changes in USEPA, MDNR, NRG and other regulations require the District to ensure the environmental acceptability of hauling the stored ash to the District's landfill for disposal. This ordinance appropriates funds for all surveying, drilling, sampling, laboratory analysis and handling and disposal recommendations associated with the study and-authorizes the District to enter into an engineering contract with Engineering-Science, nc. for needed professional services. Mr. Rains addressed Mr. Sullivan's concern and noted that this ash was generated in the early and mid-1970's prior to the District's pretreatment requirements. MSD has some concerns regarding potential for heavy metal contamination, other hazardous raaterials and/or mixed waste contamination. Mr. Rains went on to note that the cost of this testing was high because of the sophistication of the testing, noting that approximately $50,000 will be spent for lab tests, $15,000 for surveying and at least $10,000 for liability insurance, with an additional $64,000 for costs of engineers and scientists. Mr. Deeba asked-what was MSD's exposure or could this pile be moved as is. Mr. Rains indicated that his concern would be a public health exposure, particularly related to leaching of contaminants. Ms. Carlson asked how large the pile was, and Mr. Rains indicated it was five acres. Ms. Carlson questioned why the pile could not be left there. Mr. Rains indicated that there was the potential for contaminant runoff and leaching. By moving it to the landfill it can be better controlled, because the landfill has a leachate collection systera which is connected to the Bissell Plant for treatment of the runoff. Mr. Williaras asked how long the pile had been there and Mr. Rains indicated that it was placed there in two lifts. The first lift was coraprised of 71,000 cubic yards and was moved there in The second lift coraprised of 61,000 cubic yards was placed there in Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Carlson, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance No at this meeting. No discussion.- Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye CM. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye Motion made by Ms. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Siscel, that proposed Ordinance No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye M. C. Williams - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance No adopted, and it was assigned Ordinance No Mr. Siscel had returned to the meeting. 23

24 NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG $42,000,000 FROM THE RESERVE FOR REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE, MPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATONS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAN REAL PROPERTY N THE CTY OF ST. LOUS, MSSOUR TO BE USED AS A PUMP STATON STE FOR THE LEMAY OVERFLOW REGULATON SYSTEM; AND AUTHORZNG THE EXECUTVE DRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLTAN ST. LOUS SEWER DSTRCT TO PURCHASE FROM THE OWNERS THEREOF THE AFOREMENTONED REAL PROPERTY. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating $42, from the Reserve for Real Property Purchase, raprovements and Alterations Fund for the purchase of certain real property in the City of St. Louis, Missouri to be used as a pump station site for the Lemay Overflow Regulation System; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to purchase from the owners thereof the aforementioned real property. This ordinance appropriates funds for the acquisition of property for a flood pump station for the protection of the Glaize Creek area of the River des Peres. The improvements are part of the Lemay Overflow Regulation Project. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Mr. Williams, for unanimous consent of all merabers present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance No at this meeting. Mr. Deeba noted that this site is coraprised of two homes that were damaged in the flood. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye Motion made by Mr. Williaras, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye The Chairraan declared proposed Ordinance No adopted, and j.t was assigned Ordinance No

25 NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDNANCE NO APPROPRATNG A TOTAL OF $2,690,000.00, TO BE FUNDED AS FOLLOWS: $1,292, FROM THE OPERATON, MANTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTON MPROVEMENT FUND OF MSSOUR RVER-BONFLS, $1,165, FROM THE BONFLS OPERATNG FUND, AND $233, FROM THE MSSOUR BOTTOMS OPERATNG FUND, TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF SANTARY SEWERS N MSSOUR RVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL (93055), N ST. LOUS COUNTY, MSSOUR; AND CONFRMNG A CONTRACT WTH TARLTON CORPORATON FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF THE AFORESAD SANTARY SEWERS, N COMPLANCE WTH SECTON OF THE PLAN OF THE DSTRCT. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, appropriating a total of $2,590,000.00, to be funded as follows: $1,292, from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction mprovement Fund of Missouri River- Bonfils, $1,165, from the Bonfils Operating Fund, and $233, frora the Missouri Bottoms Operating Fund, to be used for project costs for the construction of sanitary sewers in Missouri River Wastewater Treatraent Plant Outfall (93055), in St. Louis County, Missouri; and confirraing a contract with Tarlton Corporation for the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewers, in compliance with Section of the Plan of the District. This ordinance appropriates funds to construct an outfall sewer from the Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Missouri River. The present effluent frora the plant discharges into Creve Coeur Creek, which will no longer be perraitted by the Missouri Departraent of Natural Resources. Eliraination of effluent from the creek will iraprove the water quality of Creve Coeur Creek. Tarlton Corporation was the lowest of three bidders at $2,384, Bids ranged from that low to a high of $2,850, MSD's estimate was $2,000, Ms. Carlson questioned why this was an eraergency type itera. Mr. Koeper noted that the District is financing the iraprovement to a levee surrounding the Missouri River Plant, which was flooded last year. n order to put this levee in, this outfall pipe is needed. The outfall pipe again resulted from a change in policy by DNR. Because the Missouri River is at a low stage, this is an ideal time to install. Therefore, to expedite the project at this river stage this item was being treated on a walk-in basis. Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance No at this meeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, that proposed Ordinance No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye 25

26 The Chairraan declared proposed Ordinance No adopted, and it was assigned Ordinance No NTRODUCTON AND ADOPTON OF PROPOSED ORDN.'\NCE NO VACATNG ANY RGHT, TTLE OR NTEREST OF THE DSTRCT N PORTONS OF SEWER EASEMENTS AND STREETS N PART OF EDMUNDSON TERRACE SUBDVSON, AND U.S. SURVEYS 407 AND 401, TOWNSHP 45 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST. N ST. LOUS COUNTY. MSSOUR. Proposed Ordinance No was presented and read, vacating any right, title or interest of the District in portions of sewer easeraents and streets, in part of Edmundson Terrace, Subdivision, and U. S. Surveys 407 and 401, Township 46 North, Range 6 East, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Avis Rent-A-Car, nc. is developing a site which was previously platted as a subdivision. The proposed Avis building will conflict with the existing subdivision streets, easements and sewers, and they are requesting vacation of the existing easements and streets within the property. They have dedicated new easements and streets to cover the relocated storm and sanitary sewers and existing sewers to remain in use. The relocated sewers have construction approval. Motion made by Ms. Carlson, seconded by Ms. Sheffield, for unanimous consent of all members present for introduction and final voting on proposed Ordinance No at this raeeting. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye Motion made by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Mr. Siscel, that proposed Ordinance No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Poll taken: M. S. Carlson - aye J. W. Siscel - aye G. J. Sheffield - aye C. M. Deeba - aye M. C. Williams - aye The Chairman declared proposed Ordinance No adopted, and it was assigned Ordinance No ADOPTON OF RESOLUTON NO AUTHORZNG JOHN F. KOEPER, EXECUTVE DRECTOR, TO EXECUTE AND FLE APPLCATON WTH THE MSSOUR STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (SEMA) AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTANNG CERTAN FEDERAL/STATE FNANCAL ASSSTANCE UNDER THE DSASTER RELEF ACT. Resolution No was presented and read, authorizing John F. Koeper, Executive Director, to execute and file application with the Missouri State 25

27 Eraergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal/State financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act. Motion made by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Ms. Carlson, that Resolution No be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. ADOPTON OF RESOLUTON NO EXPRESSNG THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPRECATON TO LEROY SMTH FOR HS 15 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVCE TO THE DSTRCT FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 TO HS RETREMENT EFFECTVE OCTOBER 1, Resolution No was presented and read, expressing the Board of Trustees' appreciation to Leroy Smith for his 15 years of exemplary service to the District from September 5, 1978 to his retirement effective October 1, ADOPTON OF RESOLUTON NO EXPRESSNG THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPRECATON TO BETTY MOSER FOR HER 21 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVCE TO THE DSTRCT FROM NOVEMBER TO HER RETREMENT EFFECTVE OCTOBER 1, Resolution No was presented and read, expressing the Board of Trustees' appreciation to Betty Moser for her 21 years of exemplary service to the District from Noveraber 13, 1972 to her retireraent effective October 1, Motion raade by Ms. Sheffield, seconded by Mr. Siscel, that Resolution Nos and 2154 be adopted. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. PLAN APPROVAL Mr. Etwert stated that the staff has reviewed these plans and recommends their approval. NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #102 (MANTENANCE) This project, designed by the District's engineering staff, is to repair an existing reinforced concrete vertical wall channel. t consists of the repair of approxiraately 170 fence post connections to an existing reinforced concrete vertical wall channel. The estimated project cost is $50, PB-05 DEER CREEK TO DES PERES DRVE SANTARY RELEF (90072) This project, designed by Lapin, Ellis & Associates and the District's engineering staff, is to alleviate basement back-ups and overcharged sanitary sewers. t consists of approximately 1,880 feet of 24 inch to 36 inch diameter sewer and appurtenances. The estimated project cost is $533,

28 UPPER COLDWATER CREEK SANTARY RELEF SEC. E PHASE C (93023) This project, designed by the District's engineering staff, is to relieve the existing overcharged trunk sewer and alleviate basement back-ups. t consists of 5,700 feet of 12 inch to 60 inch diameter sewer and appurtenances. The estimated project cost is $2,350, LEMAY SERVCE AREA OVERFLOW REGULATON SYSTEM RVER DES PERES FOULWATER NTERCEPTOR (SECTON A, L-OA, 93037A, SECTON B, L-OB B. AND SECTON C. L-OlC 93037C) This project, designed by AA Campbell, nc., is for the replacement of three of the first five sections of the 1910 foulwater interceptor sewer under the River des Peres channel. The estimated cost for Section A is $9.0 raillion. Section B is $5.0 raillion, and Section C is $9.0 million. NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #126 (MANTENANCE) This project, designed by the District's engineering staff, is to repair existing inlets, manholes and pipes at 22 locations in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors and unincorporated St. Louis County. The estimated project is $120, NFRASTRUCTURE REPAR #127 (MANTENANCE) This project, designed by the District's engineering staff, is to repair existing inlets, manholes and pipes at 29 locations in the City of St. Louis. The estimated project cost is $120, Motion made by Mr. Siscel, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the above listed plans be approved. No discussion. Motion passed - 5 ayes, no nays. Mr. Koeper announced that a public hearing on wastewater sewer system connection fees will be held on September 28, 1994 at 6:00 P.M. at the District offices. Mr. Koeper noted that a tour of the Lemay Treatment Plant has been scheduled for October 3,

29 Mr. Koeper indicated that the next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for October 12, 1994 at 5:00 P.M. There was a general Board discussion regarding potentially changing the time and day of the week for the Board meeting. No decision was reached on a change, but will be discussed at a future point in time. Motion raade by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Carlson, that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Secre tary-tift/easur 29

30 Old District Dedication Projects revie-wed and approved by District Procedure Permits issued and project constrviction inspected by District Construction.approval,given upoi-i completion of.sewer facilities per approved plans 100% of homes or buildings completed Owner requests dedication inspection All deficiencies corrected. District accepts for maintenance New District Dedication Procedure Project reviewed and approved by District 10% of estimated sewer construction cost escrow with District Permits issued and project construction inspected by District Construction approval given upon completion of sewer facilities per approved plans 50% of homes or buildings completed Owner requests dedication inspection All deficiencies corrected, District accepts for maintenance and releases one half of escrow hold (5%) 100% of homes or buildings completed Owner requests final dedication inspection All deficiencies corrected'. District accepts and releases remaining escrow f the owner fails to complete within three years without good cause, or fails to repair deficiencies identified by the District, escrow funds can be clairaed, repairs made, and the sewers accepted for maintenance. Dedication of Existing Sanitar-y and Stormwater Systems Accept for dedication all old systems (including those obtained through purchase of public or private sewer utilities or companies) that have been totally built and claim escrows, if any remains with municipalities, without verification of ea sements. Accept for dedication all old systeras (including those obtained through purchase of public or private sewer utilities or companies) that have not been totally built out and claim escrows, if any remains with municipalities, without verification of easements. Continue normal dedication procedure on all other projects that remain actively under development. 30

31 9/14/94 Pamelah & William Oakey 1731 Fawn Valley Des Peres, MO Charles Deeba, Chairman, Board of Trustees, MSD John Siscel, Vice-chairman, Board of Trustees, MSD Carolyn Seward, Board of Trustees, MSD M. Susan Carlson, Board of Trustees, MSD Michael Williams, Board of Trustees, MSD Glenn Sheffield, Board of Trustees, MSD c. Mr. Koeper, Executive Director, MSD Dear Representatives, As citizens and taxpayers of the United States of America, the State of Missouri, Saint Louis County and the City of Des Peres, and as customers of MSD, we are addressing this letter to you, our representatives to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), to request your immediate action to investigate and remedy serious flaws in MSD's plan "TM-04" for sanitary relief on Two Mile Creek, and to stop all planning and work on this project until your investigation is complete. Following consultation with legal counsel, hydraulic engineers, and others, we call your attention at this time to two important issues: the proposed squandering of MSD's precious financial resources on a seriously flawed project; and the proposed destructive environmental impact on a precious natural resource. MSD Financial Resources The TM-04 plans are flawed in ways that would guarantee the waste of precious financial resources. Considering your fiduciary responsibility as Trustees, we hereby advise you of the following: The original drawings on which this project was based identify Two Mile Creek as a "paved channel." n fact. Two Mile Creek is a living, spring-fed creek which supports fishes (Blue Gill and their food chain). Green Heron, American Gold Finches, and many other species. 31

32 The current plans call for a violation of established MSD procedure. The current plan (see Exhibit 1, 5 pages) suggests creating a new trench within feet of Two Mile Creek when there is already a sewer line in place at a safe distance from the creek. Work to improve the existing line, per MSD's established procedures, would not threaten the creek; and it would require much less clearing of trees and other needless effort. Clearly, working along the existing line would save time and money; and it would not compromise the precious natural resource. The easement near the creek (see Exhibit 2) is for drainage only, and does not allow for work on sanitation sewers. The easement further from the creek, along the existing line, is for sanitation purposes. The current plan has serious flaws regarding existing sewer lines, e.g., it indicates that the line from 1731 Fawn Valley runs west when in fact it runs east. Environmental mpact The stretch of Two Mile Creek which would be compromised and destroyed by MSD's plan TM-04 is a precious natural resource. As stated, it is hohie to Green Heron, Blue Gill, many other fishes. Mallards, and all the species that are part of this special part of our landscape. t is a living stream and something which should not be destroyed or compromised by your action or inaction. God is not making any more spring-fed streams in Saint Louis County, and you should take care not to destroy any of those that are still in place. The TM-04 planned action would seriously compromise the creek and all of the species that thrive because of its existence; and there is a better and more efficient way to achieve the objective of improved sanitation service for the people of this area. Our plans include communication with all of the taxpayers and citizens who might be affected by the TM-04 plan, with all of our city, state and federal representatives, and with all the apgpropriate agencies regarding this issue. We are committed to doing everything necessary to stop the current TM-04 plan, and we will hold you accountable for any damages that might result from your action or inaction. The TM-04 plans are not complete, the bids are not let, and now is the time for you to demand an investigation of this project and the cessation of all planning and work until that investigation is completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter of importance to us and to the future residents of our area. Yours truly. xcuaajii^jl Ckiu^

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