HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-12; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: August 12, 1969
TIME OF MEETING: 3:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: W. D. Cannon, C. E. Martin, R. L. Watson, D. M. Dunne,
W. F. Friday, Hunter Cook, Bob Neely, Dick Sprehe and
Richard Deussen & Walter Olson, Engineering Science, Inc.
ABSENT: W. C. Esterline, Knox Williams, Glenn McComas, Wm.
Atkinson
The meeting was called to allow Engineering Science, Inc. to
inform the Committee of their progress.
Mr. Deussen stated they have made several changes in their
proposed water line location due to conditions encountered in
the field. Mr. Olson explained the various changes to the
Committee.
Mr. Deussen stated the reservoir sites have not been firmly
established yet. He said they are awaiting aerial photos and
need permission to go onto the reservoir sites. Mr. Friday stated
the letters to obtain permission are being prepared. Actual
negotiations on the property could probably start next month.
Mr. Deussen displayed pictures of a Pritzker precast concrete
tank with a flat concrete roof. He stated they found this to be
the most esthetic at a reasonable price. The Committee asked
about leakage problems which have reportedly been experienced by
the City of Westminster. Mr. Deussen assured the Committee the
subject was being investigated. Also, BBR prestressed circular
tanks were mentioned. The Pritzker tank was presented for
approval of architectural concept. The exterior will be landscaped,
Mr. Watson stated it is a good example of what the Committee wants.
Mr. Watson questioned who would be responsible for damages,
etc. in construction that might result. Mr. Deussen stated that
since they help in the design, Engineering Science, Inc. and the
contractor would be held responsible. The contractor will have
a one-year guarantee on the tank.
Mr. Dunne stated we will have to consider issuing bonds
very soon and suggested Engineering Science work on it to bring
it before the Water Committee for consideration.
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In reference to the selling of City property, Mr. Martin
stated we should have appraisals of the land and then it would
become a matter for the City Council to decide and act on.
Mr. Deussen stated there is a problem with the water line
on Elm Avenue due to the canyon and would like further
instructions on what to do; whether to go along ground level,
block off the pipe at both sides, or cable the pipe straight
across. Mr. Dunne stated the decision will depend on funds
available. The answer will be forthcoming in the near future.
Mr. Deussen questioned what the design will be of the
Kelly Drive vault. Mr. Cook stated nothing is to be done on
it since Carlsbad Municipal Water District will do the design.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary