02-01-84 Street & Alley Comm MinutesDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TED SCHWINDEN, GOVERNOR
February 21, 1984
Mr. Bob Stauffer
Marquardt, Billmayer Consulting Engineers
2191 Third Avenue East
Kalispell, I -IT 59901
Re: Third Avenue East Sewer Extension
E.S. 84-16
Dear Bob:
Following are comments on the above project:
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HELENA, MONTANA 59E20
1. The air test for short sewer extensions like this one needs to
be revised in accordance with Roy Wells January 6, 1984 memo
(copy enclosed)
2. If the manhole is to be cast -in -place, a requirement for
waterproofing of the exterior must be included in the
specifications.
3. A requirement for inspecting the manholes for watertightness is
needed in the specifications.
Sincerely,
Ji Melstad
Sa itary Engineer
Water Quality Bureau
Environmental Sciences Division
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TED SCnWINDEN, GOVERNOR COGSWELL BUILDD G
STATE OF MONTANA
HELENA, MONTIANA 59620
February 1, 1984
Honorable LeRoy McDowell -
Mayor, City of Kalispell '
P.O. Box 1035
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Re: Federal Sewage Works Grant
C300263-01 (Step 1)
.Kalispell, Montana
Dear Mayor McDowell:
Our office has reviewed the Draft Supplement to the 201 Facilities Plan for
the Kalispell Vicinity, Volume I prepared by Stahly Engineering and
Associates. The report depicts significant limitations to on -site disposal
systems in the Evergreen, Woodland Park, and South Kalispell Areas. As the
population in these areas grows, the potential public health will increase
along with increasing pollutant loads to the shallow aquifer and the local
surface waters. The need for improving the existing method of wastewater
treatment and disposal is apparent. When preparing the Final Report to
Volume I, please consider the following comments:
1. A general statement from the county sanitarian should be included stating
the problems, history, and current practices of wastewater treatment for
the study area. This letter will further document the need for improved
wastewater treatment and disposal.
2. Review Figure 3-10 and consider modifying the figure to eliminate minor
discontinuities.
3. On Page 3-35, the depth to groundwater of seven feet is used as a
benchmark or limiting criteria and on Page 5-3 the discussion focuses on a
depth of eight feet. Consider using either seven or eight feet in both
discussions for consistency.
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4. To establish maximum eligibility for federal funds please include two
figures similar to Figures 5-4 and 5-5 based on the 1977 population.
We are pleased with the progress on the report and will work with the City,
County, Evergreen Water District, and your consulting engineer to complete the
entire report as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Mark S. Weston, P. E. r
Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Bureau
Environmental Sciences Division
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Evergreen Water District
Flathead County Sanitarian
Paul Stokes, Stably Engineering & Associates, Kalispell
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SEWER AND WATER COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1984
The Sewer and Water Committee met at 3:30 p.m. February 1, 1984 in the city
attorney's office. Present at the meeting were Chairman Nystul, Councilman
Manning, Palmer and Saverud•, City Attorney Neier, Mr. Grey Lewis, DPW Hammer,
Mayor McDowell. Joining at later parts of the meeting were Councilman Grainger,
Schindler and Ruiz.
City Attorney Neier reported he had contacted three large law firms in
the state regarding their interest and ability to assist in the WWTP lawsuits.
They did not have any experience in these suits and were not interested in
assisting us. He also contacted two other firms, one from Colorado and the
Washington D.C. firm of Mr. Lewis. He stated that both firms have experience
in these suits but that the firm Mr. Lewis is from was highly recommended.
Attorney Neier also stated that EPA in Helena had given verbal approval
to use the "contingency" item of the WWTP Construction grant to fund the legal
fees.
Mr. Gray Lewis of the firm of Lewis, Kominers Sr lames, Washington D.C.
then gave information about himself and his firm. He also told about experience
in similar litigation and a case they.are presently involved in. Their firm
charges a maximum of $100 per hour with an average of $80-85 per hour. He
believes this case will not go to trial for at least 9 months and is somewhat
concerned about the lateness of getting into it.
The questions was asked about additional workload on the city attorney
by this litigation. Mr. Lewis stated that they will prepare the drafts of
the motions and other documents necessary and that the additional workload
will not be too great.
Those present seemed to agree to engage Mr. Lewis's firm.
Meeting adjourned at 4:10.
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