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MSO proposes spring tour windows for water and wastewater plants; advisory group to split into small groups
Summary
Staff proposed several morning dates and 10 a.m. start times for small advisory-group tours of the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the older water plant; staff recommended groups of two to avoid triggering quorum rules and to accommodate PPE and staffing limits.
Trevor, an MSO staff member, asked the Connected City Advisory Group on April 14 to pick among several proposed morning windows for tours of the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the city’s older water treatment facility.
Why it matters: tours give commissioners first-hand exposure to operations and capital needs that inform CIP and project discussion. Staff said the wastewater plant includes active construction and that smaller groups are needed to provide PPE and safe access.
Logistics and dates: staff offered two-hour windows (examples given: 8–10 a.m., 10–noon) and recommended limiting groups to two or three participants to avoid triggering advisory-body quorum rules and to make site logistics manageable. Trevor said a typical slot would include about 45 minutes at each plant with a 15-minute transition. The Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant address staff provided as a meeting point was 1400 East 8th Street.
Participation and next steps: advisory-group members volunteered for specific dates during the meeting; staff said they will follow up to finalize rosters and logistics. Staff also said they can accommodate small public groups but that larger public tours require different coordination because of PPE and staff availability.
No formal action: the item was for scheduling; the advisory group provided availability and staff will confirm dates by email.
