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Council flags lagoon integrity, seeks better maintenance and a sewer rate study
Summary
Council members raised safety concerns about erosion, freeboard levels and lack of an O&M manual for city lagoons; Council asked for better rip-rap, at least two feet of freeboard, and suggested a sewer rate study to fund maintenance.
Council members and Administrator Mogus discussed the condition of the city's wastewater lagoons, raising alarms about erosion, the current use of chemicals instead of aerators, and the potential for a catastrophic failure. Council Member Geiser urged improved infrastructure management, an operations and maintenance manual, regular inspections, and a sewer rate study to ensure funds are available for long-term lagoon upkeep.
Members expressed concern for employee safety (mowing operations near steep banks), and asked staff to improve rip-rap stabilization and maintain at least two feet of freeboard. The City noted the State inspects lagoons every three years (and can inspect any time) and that past fines demonstrate the need to document mitigation and inspections.
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