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Vorpahl said the existing secondary biological treatment removes about 96% of incoming total phosphorus but that the facility still discharges roughly 7 pounds per day. The city's permit requires a final effluent of 3.19 pounds per day, so staff conducted pilot studies and selected a combination of tertiary clarification and membrane filtration to achieve the lower limit.

Staff described the tertiary clarification step as a chemically driven process that aggregates phosphorus for removal and the membrane filtration as fine filtration through fibers with a nominal pore size of about 0.3 microns. Vorpahl said the new facilities are in startup and currently treat up to 5.2 million gallons per day in design (the facility is presently seeing about 3.1 million gallons per day). He said optimization work is underway to set chemical doses and the split between clarification and membrane filtration to meet the effluent limit without unnecessary cost.

Vorpahl also noted that tertiary treatment will enable land application to recycled water sites in the future, but that land application is governed by a separate DEQ permit that focuses more on nitrogen limits. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about permit differences and operational impacts; no council action was required at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Post Falls City Council Meeting - December 17, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","City utilities manager Craig Vorpahl updated the Post Falls City Council on tertiary treatment work at the water reclamation facility, saying the new tertiary clarification and membrane filtration are needed to meet a Department of Environmental Quality effluent phosphorus limit.","taxTitle","Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",35215,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684314,"Council awards Well No. 4 rehabilitation contract with contingency; construction slated for 2025",292,348000,640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32&start=348&end=640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32/thumbnail_348000.jpg","/articles/6684314/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Council-awards-Well-No-4-rehabilitation-contract-with-contingency-construction-slated-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684314-a17103d1dd462d9776385b53fc2b02d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204126&Signature=JuSK~F9mooixPMgZClUeKUbpvnGZ7Xu3Dx1QVVrugsNZpnXOvwdfUf~g-USb4YlYZ3GQV2MAyBIkIY7i2DIzQwKWFGFCQ7irwdWjrvPW63NBu4WuKZrwkhwlQ5YpQ40eRDg3L69K~9hVr2lDQrrozNELs6G6SWdYAfyjeKV8FvBD38fMgG4K8AvasswkfjTk9TWixNBwm45uUQn2bpw6QTCmUYJilkM1rdinqHTXkkxUc-AEJWa3XqYne-NjXw-Us9-Srni81xrR27HgZbppoXKPeoSkiycHtY9jhWSsvQJ~U7e6mlfeii4dHynsKZfHBJg6JTivZYJnx5XzhS3OqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Post Falls City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve the recommendation of award for the Well No. 4 rehabilitation project and to authorize a 10% contingency on the low responsive bid.

Jackson Fleishman, project manager for the City of Post Falls, told council the existing well — co‑located with Millennium Skate Park and constructed in 1974 — lacks on‑site backup power and has pumping capacity below the project design. The rehabilitation will include a new well house, a new pump, on‑site backup generator, pipeline work on Greens Ferry and site coordination with parks and police for camera upgrades and landscaping.

Six bidders responded to the November 13 solicitation. Staff and consultants reviewed the bids, identified a couple of irregularities but determined none rendered a bid unresponsive. The low responsive bid was $1,680,000; council approved the award with a 10 percent contingency for a total authorization of $1,855,663, to be funded from the Well House rehabilitation budget. Craig Bornpohl confirmed the FY2025 budget line for the project contains $2,800,000.

Council moved to approve the recommendation; the motion passed by roll call (Westland, Davis, Stigleader and other members present voting Aye). Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 and to conclude within the year, subject to schedule and permitting.","The Post Falls City Council approved the award recommendation for Well No. 4 rehabilitation to the low responsive bidder and authorized the budgeted amount plus a 10% contingency; construction is expected to begin and finish in 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684319,"Council approves lot line adjustment for Quarry Sports Complex to consolidate Phase 1 parcel",118,207000,325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32&start=207&end=325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/6684319/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Council-approves-lot-line-adjustment-for-Quarry-Sports-Complex-to-consolidate-Phase-1-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684319-35f6b0b1dff3e274224fa5e948d72265/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204126&Signature=idHTLRGNU~IkFL3t1jzYuo2X6hVJUCIrIWmzGC6o1X6w-E6Zi-kQNWRNCpQ4M7whm-U3Pq52-0463FkDIWPxO4gOqsqfCNHzrUB-D5WcbLf4dW2nwEXGP3634wCnCv4mWd7OQsIHd23bS6c3LfbWASXynKiT~oVo1v1lAV3kKIapxUHkfPmOCbnS~wkauXeEo2XsxYcpnT8smVIllwx8Bjj8RrZ~ESoudrRgiwVyL~Asr1VleKxRDKLEBgR1saZEqNLNOx8i49nxD3HqVt3d4~hT4CwKQrQWjkZmqL8F3NAcEjx8qnWIbuK8Mvi3rsAZPqQ0Bc6hJDAGh2DlMiHJ8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Post Falls City Council on Dec. 17 approved a lot line adjustment at the Quarry Sports Complex to consolidate two parcels and ensure Phase 1 construction will not be bisected by a lot line.

Robbie Quinn, parks planner for the city, told the council the site is about 26 acres currently composed of two lots; one lot would split the footprint of a proposed restroom/shelter building. The adjustment will move the lot line so all Phase 1 development sits within a single parcel.

Phase 1 described by staff includes two soccer fields, a parking lot, a plaza, a restroom building, a maintenance yard and two alternates: a playground and sports courts. Quinn said consolidating the parcel simplifies construction and provides flexibility for future phases or subdivision if needed.

A council member moved to approve the Quarry Sports Complex lot line adjustment; the motion was seconded and adopted by roll call. Ziegler, Westland, Davis and Stigleader voted Aye; Molloy was excused. The approval was described as a housekeeping step ahead of Phase 1 construction.","The Post Falls City Council approved a lot line adjustment to consolidate two parcels at the Quarry Sports Complex site so planned Phase 1 facilities can sit on a single parcel.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684323,"Post Falls council approves consent calendar including plats, reports and annexation",50,140000,190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32&start=140&end=190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172555-cd5b66ba2d0ee96ca3f099be9b1cef32/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6684323/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Post-Falls-council-approves-consent-calendar-including-plats-reports-and-annexation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684323-c3cc57d2ada38df6c209710a71e73da2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204126&Signature=XXXvZ7oqLz~k-G7CyEegPDiAFn~aXqjguS~q0PZFwwZEuqBujnpdQycjQfQumHD-FKPexcN5n9RsVqs7vGowvUdfJsncD58wbJK5k9gWwpxGrjtR-No2c~f44hadPup~9mTizYfLYc5V~os0PsgVBWrN3xTtjOYU6XwZHx2aGnx4R8PQ-HrG5g2-OErVbnyLxZjt6OFt1q2kOY5pdyCjLiE52-Sy~B1U70A8eED86zkhQjRRnc0hd3PWgiiH1DXDZyhduJmNpt25hME8j1crSNmPfGXLaT2xpOA35t35bd3hVu9P~Ih4Fc74rqDC6TGfed9PQJtMUEI8dsTu2qzP1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Post Falls City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve the consent calendar, adopting meeting minutes, financial statements and several land‑use and reporting items.

The consent calendar included: minutes from the Nov. 26 special meeting and Dec. 3 regular meeting; the accounts payable and hand check accountability report for Nov. 22–Dec. 5, 2024; cash and investment reports for October 2024; the Teton Meadows bridal subdivision plat; the Mango Meadows annexation (file ANNX‑24‑3); and the fiscal year 2024 annual road report.

City staff presented the items as routine and asked the council to approve them together. A council member moved to approve the consent calendar; the motion was seconded and adopted by roll call vote. Stigleader, Ziegler, Westland and Davis voted Aye; Mr. Molloy was excused.

The approval clears administrative and record‑keeping items and allows the city to proceed with the listed plats and the annexation process. The council immediately moved on to other agenda items.","The Post Falls City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar on Dec. 17, 2024, adopting minutes, financial reports, two subdivision plats, an annexation and the fiscal year 2024 annual road report.","actionData","errors"]

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