4.b) Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.-Uptown Sewer System Proposal �
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w February 25, 2011 RE: Uptown Waste���atecCSyst�n - --- –�
Master Plan –City of Scandia
� SEH No. 115501
Anne Hurlburt
� City Administrator
. 14727 209°' Street North
Scandia, Mirinesota 55073
� Dear Ms. Hurlburt:
� The City of Scandia's investigation into improving its wastewater collection and treatment systems reflects
your commitment to the future health, growth and prosperity of your community. In order to provide
� Scandia�vith a snapshot of its current wastewater system while helping to develop a roadmap that guides
. future decisions, the City should partner with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH°). Here's why:
. Extensive V1�astewater System Experience
Our team of wastewater professionals has extensive experience analyzing and documenting wastewater
� systems, reco�nmending economical short-term improvements, preparing master plans, and securing
necessary permits. This knowledge and practical experience will be vitally important to extending the useful
� life of your existing system and positioning your system expansion or replacement for funding assistance
programs.
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Project Fun��ing Specialists
� The availabiliry of funding will likely drive the technical solution and help shape your project schedule.With
. this in mind, SEH has assigned a dedicated fiinding acquisition specialist to your project. Our funding
specialist will identify grants,low-interest loans, and other financial assistance programs that can help turn
. your wastewater system master plan into reality.
. Wastewater System Ordinance and Rate Study Experts
The majority of our project team inembers have extensive experience developing, analyzing, and updating
■ wastewater ordinances and utility rate studies. Our team of experts can help Scandia identify an equitable
approach to funding future wastewater O&M and system expansion projects–with rates that your residents
. and businesses can support.
■ A Commitment to Realizing Scandia's Vision
Having worked on hundreds of wastewater treatment projects throughotit the Upper Midwest, our team
� understands that your financial investment must advance the City toward its ultimate vision: Maintaining
� Scandia's rural, small-town character and history,while supporting the growth of the uptown village area to
include community-scale commercial and industrial tises.With this vision in mind,we look forward to
. putting our comprehensive project experience to work for you.
■ Please contact me at 651.4902028 or mlobermeier@sehinc.com with an��questions or requests for additional
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� Respectfully sub 'tted, �
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Client Service Manager Project Manager
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� Table of Contents
� Project Understanding................................................................................I
� Project Work Plan.......................................................................................2
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ProjectDeliverables....................................................................................7
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� Project Experience......................................................................................8
� Staff Qualifications....................................................................................I 2
• Cost Estimate.............................................................................................14
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SupplementA. Firm Overview..................................................I6
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. Supplement B. SEH Funding Overview....................................17
� Supplement C.Team Resumes.................................................I 8
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reproduction and distribution. This information has been tailored to your specific
. project based on our understanding of your needs. Its aim is to demonstrate our
ideas and approach to your project compared to our competition. We respectfully
requesi that distribution be limited to individuals involved in your selection process.
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� "Uptown" Wastewater Project Understanding
System Characteristics SEH understands that the objective of this project is to investigate the
� ��,�_���, ����,� - � City of Scandia's existing sanitary sewer collection and treatment system,
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���,fM,�.,-,; ����,"R' and prepare a�vastewater system master plan.A well-prepared master
��,: ;��M��� �»A�� plan�rill allow City officials to understand sanitary sewer systems
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� n h t�p,.�, �, alternatives, address immediate system needs and establish a framework
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Deficiencies within the current"Uptown" Sewer System are fairly well-
� ;: E�,nc„�Q�„ �'� documented. However, the lack of actual as-built information and other
"�'�'�����^��� � physical system documentation makes it difficult to develop short-term
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identify options for expansion. In fact, it�vas the proposed connection of
� the Edward Jones building that was the catalyst behind this study.
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. =r- . ;-- _ � zoy�, S,. Scandia's Vision
- -�y�����-`--=a Beyond the issues�ti�ith the "Uptown" Sewer System lies the need for
� ���� ����`'� � N°��� longer-term and sustainable�astewater solutions that will bring the City's
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Y���t�u'� 2008-2030 Comprehensive Plan into reality. The Comprehensive Plan,
� • Built in 1995/1996 adopted on Mach 1'7, 2009, sets a clear vision for Scandia's village center:
� • 4060 gallons per day design "�e village is the economic center of the Cify, including the City's
fiow primary retail, se►z�ice and healthcare businesses and a small but thrivireg
■ manufacturing and business base."
• 2000 gallons per day
sustained flow It's clear that the City of Scandia wrishes to maintain its rural, small town
� • UI not 6elieved to be a character,while supporting the growth of the compact village area to
. signi ficant issue include community-scale commercial and industrial uses. In addition,
• Limited as-built drawings more tlzan 100 new households are expected to be added to the village
� center b}'2030,�ti�ith lo�v-impact and "green" design features becoming
• Frequent alarms (tanks / the norm.
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• No scheduled maintenance Expanded wastewater ser�zces�vill be necessary to protect valuable
� groundwater and other natural resources, and facilitate the anticipated
• No established sewer fund village center expansion.
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• Existing system believed to Project Funding
I � be at capacity While the technical solutions are critical, the most cost-effective approach
� • No new connections have will ultimately be that which the City can afford to implement. For long-
been recommended term ���astewatei-s5�stem expansion and/or replacement options, the
� availability of fwiding will likely influence the technical solution and help
shape tlle project schedule.
� Potential funding sources for wastewater projects may include, but not be
� limited to, the following:
• Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
� • USDA Rural Development-Rural Utilities Service
• Small Cities Development Program (DEED)
� • User Fees
• General Fund
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,� A summary of oiir funding acquisition experience is located in the
� � Supplemental Information section of our proposal.
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Scandia's Project Goals Project Work Plan �
SEH has developed a targeted�vork plan based on short-and long-term
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,�,,`'`"��� � �i�.� �� "1 he MasterPlan is intended to identify immediate system needs and �
� . � �.. _ � serve as a gtcide for fi�lure decision-making an.d im�rovem�nts"(Scandia
5����� Request for Prof�osals—,january I 9, 2011) �
. Documentation o f Existing System and Recommended Short- �
• Identi fy user impacts on Term O&M Measures Extends the System's Use ful Li fe
system The urgent task at hand is to fizlly document the existing"Uptown" �
• Estimate and eliminate I/1 Sanitary Sewer System. There are no apparent as-built dra�vings. �
contributions However, at the January 18, 2011 Council Meeting, Council Member
Schneider mentioned that he may be able to access system drawings.
• 2000 gallons per day �
�'�c`ommended sustained Regardless of the availability of as-built drawings, SEH will fully
M �investigate, describe, and document Scandia's existing wastewater system
• Provide limited as-built including the physical infrastructure and the current operational .
drawings condition.
• Maximize use ful li fe o f r
system In addition, based on the reco�nmended O&M, SEH�ti�ill address the
Expand existing system potential to expand service to include additional residents or businesses. �
• We will not a roach this as a desi n task. Instead we ro ose to em lo
• Improve access to PP g � p p p y .
connected parcels the services of Bob Bartel of B&T Sales. Bob is an MPCA Certified
• Develop system alternatives Subsurface Treatment System (SSTS) installer, inspector, and designer. .
ineluding drain field Bob's expertise���11 address immediate operational concerns and idenufy
replacement short-terni measures to maintain the existing system. �
• Estimate schedule and cost The City�vill coordinate with local property owners to ensure inspection t
for ultimate improvements
access to each connected property. Property inspections�rill address
• Ins�ection, monitoring and plumbing connections inside buildings including roof drains and sump ,
maintenance strategy and
schedule pumps.
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• Identi fy funding options De finition o f Future System Service Area and Prioritization o f
Service Needs Clarities Allows Scandia to Position for Funding �
• Revise ordinance to address
funding (user fees) The Comprehensive Plan establishes a clear vision for a compact village
connection charges, control center with mixed uses including residential, retail, commercial and �
o f discharges (strength and industrial uses.Achie��ing higher densities���ll rely hea��ily on the ability�
volume) �
to extend long-term sustainable sanitary services to the fixll village center.
• Establish sewer fund and SEH will�vork directl��with City leaders to clearly identify the ultimate .
budget for O�M and service area and future land uses and densities.
replacement ■
• Address impact of future Secured Funding Ensures Affordable Project Implementation
regulatory changes
A typical approach to public improvements involves developing technical �
• Improve record keeping solutions and public support, followed by the development of funding r
solutions. Our approach seeks to reverse the order of those steps. The
technical solution is ci-itical, but often there are several alternatives to �
consider. The most cost effective approach will ultimately be that which
the Ciry can afford to implement �
�JWith this in mind, SEH has investigated a��ailable funding options and ■
� provided the details ��f one such option on the follo���ing page.
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Viable Funding Options PFA Funding Overview"'�`
� The Minnesota PFA Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program
� �, " provides funding to help communities replace non-complying septic
"'�� systems and straight pipes ti�ith new indi��idual or cluster subsurface
� sewage treatment systems (SSTS) that will be publicly-owned, operated
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and maintained. The program pro�zdes technical assistance grants and
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� Technical assistance grants may be used to contract with a licensed SSTS
� professional for a preliminary site evaluation to advise on possible
• Minnesota Public Facilities wastewater treatment alternatives and to help the comrnunity develop the
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� technical, managerial and financial capacity necessary to build, operate
—Small Community Wastewater
Treatment Program; and maintain the new SSTS systems.
■ Phosphorous Reduction Grants;
Tosal n�oX�r„�r„ �auy�oad The PFA provides loans for up to 100 percent of the eligible costs to build
Grants; Geon Water Revolving new SSTS systems. Communities with a median household income below
� �oa� Fu�d the state average may receive 50 percent of the funding in the form of a
gran t.
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Employment & Economic
■ Development Eligibility
—Small Cities Development Cities, counties, townships, sanitary districts or other governmental
� P�og�am (assessme�c A6acemenc subdivisions that have a project ranked on the Minnesota Pollution
to income eligible households) Control Agency's Project Priority List dtie to non-complying septic
� Federal Environmental systems and/or straight pipe systems are eligible. Projects will be funded
• Protection Agency in priority order.
i —Water Resource Development Act
funding(WRDA) Project Requirements
� A governmental unit recei«ng construction must o�vn the SSTS systems
• Federal Environmental built under the program and shall be responsible, either directly or
� Protection Agency throtigh a contract with a private vendor,for all inspections,
—State and Tribal Assistance maintenance, and repairs necessary to ensure proper operation of the
■ Grants(STAG) systems. Each property owner voluntarily seeking to participate in the
• State Bonding Bill Funds program must provide a utiliry easement to the governmental unit to
� allow access to the system for maintenance and repairs.
• Federal Appropriation
. Assistance Amounts
Technical assistance grants equal $10,000 plus$500 per household up to
� a maximum of$40,000 are available. Construction funding is based on
the estimated project cost for the portion of the project to be completed
� within one year, tip to a maximum of�500,000. For larger projects, the
PFA may inake a commitment for up to three years, contingent on the
� availability of funds.
■ Allowable Costs
Allowable eosts for technical assistance grants include costs of site
� evaluarion and soil borings. Eligible costs for construction funds are those
associated with replacing non-complying systems with publicly owned
� SSTS systems and soil-based cluster systems, including design,
construction, land acquisition and related legal fees.
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Interest Rates
� Loans are at 1 percent interest.
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P►'o 1�ect Issues and �denti fying Long-Term Sustainable Alternatives Enables Scandia
Alternatives to Grow its Community, Business, and Revenue Base �
"The village center is literally and figuratively the heart of the community and �
-- -- � its cultural and civir center"(Scandia Council Meeting -July 12, 2010)
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� �" � A complete understanding of long-term alternatives will allow a series of �
SC� f future planning elements to take place including identification of public
property and easement requirements, development of facility plans which �
'��'` �_____r' will be required as part of most funding applications, connection to or
�'�7 "I """'`'" decommissioning of the "Upto�vn" Se�ver System, and a consistent �
� c�.»�,«�...,,� ��r w regulatory and budgetary framework to address future operations, �
maintenance and replacement costs.Alternatives may include laige
�-°" systems like the City's 201 Community Sewer System i.e. the Bliss �
:����, Collector, serving residential users around Big Marine Lake with a
�P' � permitted capaciry of 19,800 gpd, to multiple smaller systems. �
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^' �,l,�f�;�;� Sustainable solutions�vill incorporate proven technologies with available �
�,•���,� ����r� funding to meet the long-term needs of the communiry,while balancing �
� ' ` ��'� ����"`�! economic and em�ironmental needs and concerns.
• General soil conditions Revised Budgetary and Regulatory Strategies provide an �
limit septic tank and
drain field installations Equitable Financial Approach for Future O&M and System �
(slow permeability) Ex�ansion
• Ultimate service area is It is our tinderstanding that the "Uptown" System is not being managed �
more than 300 acres as an enterprise systern. From the request for proposals, it would appear
• Requirements for e f fluent the Scandia may already have a model in place for addressing the budget i
monitoring issues related to operations and maintenance. Our initial approach w�ill ■
Feasibility o f new or be to discuss the pros and cons of the City's current approach explore
• expanded drain �eld alternati�es to adopt a singular, consistent strategy that can be used for ■
any/all of the City's sanitary sewer systems (including the Bliss Collector).
• Feasibility of water .
conservation measures
Regulatory Agency Involvement
• Options for pre- State regi�latoty agencies play an active role in protecting the �
treatment facilities environment througll a number of programs. The SEH approach to
• Requirements for li ft working�tizth these agencies is to involve their review staff early in the r
stations and eontrols planning process and to maintain regular communication throughout
• Use o f grinder pumps the project. This allo�ti�s our project team to address existing and future ■
regulatory issues dw-ing the planning process rather than after their �
• Option for stabilization
ponds formal review.
• Potential for eonstructed SEH wastewater engineers and operations experts are up-to-date on •
wetland technology regulatory issues such as MPCA's mercury ininimization strategy and �
• Gost-e f fectiveness o f Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies. SEH has served many times
centralized plant for as a client representative and advocate in working with both the regional �
village center (for and the s�ate regtzlat�ny offices for wastewater permitting and compliance
comparison purposes) .
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Ordinance No. 55 �
Ordinance No. 55�vas developed to establish charges for the operations, .
maintenance, and administration of the Central Community ("Uptown")
JSewage Treatment s��stem.The ordinance was intended to establish and ■
�� implement a user charge system to finance the repair and maintenance of
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tl�e system as well as the cost of repair. The user charge, established in
� 1996, is based on $20 per unit (100 gallons per day) of water used per
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i Even though the ordinance indicates that all costs are to be covered by
the user charges, the City paid for 41% of the original capital cost
� ($25,000 for land). Including the recently required Rasmussen property,
the City has contributed 77% of the total capital outlay for the system.
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Recent challenges�a�ith establishing eqtxitable connection charges for the
� Edward Jones building and the Gammelgarden Museum illustrate the
� need to revise the user charge formula, establish equitable
connection/access fees and develop a wastewater budget tt�at addresses
■ O&M, depreciation and future costs for upgrades/expansion.
� Optional Tasks
� We propose to identify potential sources of loans and grants to evaluate
identified alternatives,finance the ultimate design and construct
� replacement facilities. Our experience in the funding arena can help the
City plan ahead for available future dollars.
■ Other tasks and services that might be considered, but are not included
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• Surveying
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� • Water Conservation Measures
• Preparation for Loan/Grant Applications
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Projec� Sched�le �
The project schedule is based on the RFP which includes a contract
award date of Mai-ch 15�''and a final Council presentation on June 21, �
2011. The overall project schedule appears below.
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Contract Award....................................... ......... ....... ■
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ocument xisting ystem �""����"�� ���� �
Develop O&M Recommendations
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Define Ultimate System Needs' " ' "'
Complete FundingAnalysis.................. ......... .......... ...... . ...................................... ......... •
Develop Budget_and.Regulato.ry..._.... �
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Strategies
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Review Draft Deliverables................... .. .................. .......... .................. . ................. ................... ............................ .......
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FinalCouncil Presentation.................... .......................__. .._............... _...... ..._.... ......... ......... ......... ................... ......... ......... ....... �
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k�FA Funding Schedule �
Place project on the 2013 Project Priority List (PPL) for .
funding year July 1, 2012 —June 30, 2013
• PPL Application — Clean Water Revolving Fund deadline �
— March 2, 2012 (est.)
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• 2012 Intended Use Plan Deadline —June 1, 2012 (est.)
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• Preliminary Plan Ap�iroval—June 30, 2012 (est.)
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, Deliverable 1: Existing System Documentation
Field notes, photographs and ineasurements of existing tanks, pipes, lift
� stations, controls and drain fields. No survey-accurate measures will be
included at this time.
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Deliverable 2: Short-term O&M Recommendations
� Memoranduin summarizing short-term operations and maintenance
� recommendations to extend the useful life to the system, including
estimate of remaining life, the potential to include addirional users and
� the abiliry Co expand the current system.
� Deliverable 3: Future Service Area and Anticipated Flows
Map of future service area, table of futui-e land uses and estimated
� wastewater flows.
� � Deliverable 4: Summary of FundingAlternatives
! Memorandum outlining potential funding sources, schedule s and
requiren�ents to receive funding and cost to apply.
� � Deliverable 5: Summary o f Long-Term Sustainable Alternatives
� Memorandum, upon considering available funding, summarizing up to
� three alternatives including advantages, disadvantages and planning level
� cost esti�nates.
� Deliverable 6: Budgetary a�nd Regulatory Recommendations
� Memorandum summarizing higli level recommendations to amend
existing Ordinance No. 55, and suggesti►ig framework for equitable
� funding of operations and maintenance.
i Deliverable 7: Council Presentation
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Ex�erience Overview Wastewater Master Plan/Facility Plan Experience
_ For more than 40 years, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH°) has =
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'`~ " �''~� across the Upper Midwest. In these plans and studies, SEH waste�vater `
Y �- � experts reviewed both liquid and solids collection and processing systems
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��n Freeport Mitchell (MCES) �
Akeley Fulda Pelican Rapids
Over the past 40 years, SEH has �ban Gary Perham �
provided wastewater treatment Y
and collection system planning, Albert Lea Gaylord Princeton
design and construction phase Albertville Glencoe Randall �
services including, but not limited �plla Grand Meado�v Red Wing i
to: �mour Foods Grand Rapids Rice
Planning/Studies Atwater Green Lake SS& Rock�zlle ,
Master plans Austin Water District Rogers
Facility plans Aurora Hackensack Royalton
Feasibility studies Avon Hamburg Rush City •
Residual solids manogement studies
In flow/In filtration analysis Battle Lake Hill City St.James �
Hydraulic modeling Baudette Holdingford St. Stephen
Sewer use ordinances Becker Hoyt Lakes Sartell
User rate studies gelle Plai�ie Hutchinson Serpent Lake SS ■
Waste load studies Iona DistriCt
Bemidji ,
Design Benton County Jordan Silver Lake
Stabilization Ponds Bertha Kasson Storden �
Odor Control Big Fork Kerkhoven Virginia
Headworks gi Lake Lakeview Wabasha
Trickling Filters g Townshi Waverl �
Li ft Stations Biwabik P y
Effluent Reuse Blooming Prairie Lester Prairie Willmar i
Plans and speci fications Browerville Lafayette Winsted
Regulatory permitting Brownton Lakefield Winthrop ■
Value engineering guffalo Lewiston Winton
Operations Consulting Butterfield Litchfield Worthington �
Plant start-up assistance Cambrid�e Madelia W��oming
Operations consulting Clara Ciri Madison Lake �
Process controls Clarkfield Marshall Metropolitan
Laboratory programs Clear-water-Clear Mayer Couneil (MCES) �
Sludge management Melrose
Maintenance programs Lake Bloomington
Operator training Cleveland Moorhead Siphon �
Computerized reporiing Cold Spri�ig Mora Blue Lake
Currie Morgan Chaska �
Construction Observation Norwood
Administration Detroit Lakes Empire S
Surve in Echo Oaskis Empire
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Shop drawing review Eden Valley Expansion ,
Record drawings Edgerton Owatonna Metro Plant
Fairmont Pabst Meat Metro Plant
Funding Acquisition Faribault Supply, Perham Pretreatment S
Funding research
Grant and loan applications Foley Rosemount �
Earm arks/appropri ati ons
Legislation and lob6ying
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, '� . 's �-� Voyageur s National Park Wastewater Treatment Plan
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'' SEH developed a comprehensive wastewater treatment plan that will
� help prioritize the wastewater treatment concerns and necessary
� Voyageur's Project Details improvements to allow for the sustainability of the residential,
SEH Project Sta ffc cominercial, and recreational opportunities in the Namakan Basin
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• Heidi Peper area. The $200,000 study idencified the wastewater needs and funding
Project Reference: opportunities, and SEH has secured grants for the project with
� Wade Pavleck funding work on-going.
Koochiching County Commissioner
. 218.286.5273 North School Wastewater Treatment Facility Design
wade.carol@frontier.com
� St. Louis County, Minnesota
� SEH provided wastewater process design ser��ices as a subconsultant for
Johnson Controls, Inc.,for this +$18 million new K- 12 school project.
, North School Project Details The new school was designed to serve approximately 650 students and
SEH Project Sta�{ 70 staff. SEH's wastewater process design services included preparing
■ . Dustin Maas plans and specifications, and assistance with MPCA permitting review
Project Reference: and approval. The estimated peak design�vastewater flow of 8,500
■ Jeffrey G.Schlitz
Johnson Concrols, Inc. gallons per day was based on the analysis of all new water fixtures and
Integrated Solutions Account uses.
rExecutive
218J27.8996 x 220 The brand new treatment system includes flow equalization, primary
�' settling, fixed growth aerobic treatment units,wastewater pumping
� and tiltraviolet light disinfection. The project was recently bid
following environmental review approval and after receiving a new
� MPCA surface discharge perinit.
� Ordin/Ormsby Details wastewater Stabilization Ponds - City o f Odin/Ormsby,
� SEH Project Staff Minnesota.
• Karen Cavett(Prior to SEH) The City of Odinis an unsewered community with individual septic
� Project References: tanks, discharging directly to the storm sewer collection system��hich
Sceve van Wyk, Mayor of Odin flowed into the Watonwan River. Karen Ca��ett worked with the City
t Cell:507.430.1 179 representatives and to prepare a Preliminary En�ineering Report
Nicole Van Wyk,City Clerk
Cell:507.381.4335 (PER)and meet the Minnesota Pollution Gontrol Agency's discharge
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� The PER idei�tified a gravity sewer collection system and stabilization
� ponds as the best solutions for the Ciry in terms of costs, reliabiliry,
performance, and life expectancy. The recommendation also included
� � regionalizing with nearby Ormsby to reduce costs in both communities
� By regionalizing, costs to Odin residents are reduced by over$1
million. The City of Odin will receive $3.3 million dollars of grant
� � monies and$166,000 in a low interest loan.
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, The City of Renville owns and operates an activated sludge oxidation ■
��, ditch facility that receives process wastewater from three large
industries, as well as commercial and residential customers. The ■
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Renville Project Details and�vastewater loads, and evaluated alternatives available to upgrade r
SEH Project Sta{�c both facilities. Tl�e study identified high-strength industry discharges
• Dustin Maas which resulted in the City negotiating with local industries to solve �
• Heidi Peper these issues.
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Project Reference: The stud��also revealed an inequity in sewer use rates bettveen
Paul McLaughlin residential and industrial customers, and resulted in upgrading the �
City Administrator City's se���er use ordinance and the industrial user permits. The City �
320329.8366 implemeuted se���er rate changes to correct the inequiry over a period
of years. �
Wastew��ter Stabilrzation Ponds - Walters, Minnesota �
Walters Project Details
Karen Cavett provided a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for
SEH Project Staff• the City of Walters (population: 88). The existing wastewater system ■
• Karen Cavett(Prior to SEH)
Project Reference: for the community consisted of a combined storm/sanitary sewer ■
Kachleen Meyers collection system that discharged raw sewage directly to a nearby
City Clerk stream. The PER evaluated both collection and treatment alternatives �
Cell:507.402.3960 for the community. Collection alternative include a gravity versus lo�v
pi-essure collection system. Treatment alternatives included �
mound/drainfield, stabilization ponds, recirculating sand filters and �
regionalization with surrounding communities.
The final recommendation, based on ease of operation and �
maintenance and costs included a gravity collection system with �
stabilization ponds. This report was used to secure 1.8 million dollars
of grant monies for the Communiry and$165,000 in a low interest �
loan. In 2008, the co�istruction of the project was completed and the
two cell stabilization pond system for the community went on-line. �
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Bois Forte Project Details Reservation — City o f Tower, Minnesota
SEH Projea Sta{{ The Bios Forte project involved the expansion of the wastewater �
• Matt Reid
treatment faciliry and extension of sanitary and water service to newly �
Project Reference: latted develo inent The desi n included modification to existin
Andy Datko, Director of Planning& P P g g
Communicy Developmenc facultative stabilization ponds to accommodate projected design flows. �
218.780.3769 It also included the design of sanitary sewer mains, municipal lift
stations and water main. The project was fiznded through USDA Rural �
� Development and Army Corps of Engineers Environmental r
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� Princeton, Minnesota
� SEH completed a facility master plan for the City of Princeton. The
� plan evaluated two different scenarios; to double and triple the
� � � existing trea�ment capaciry. The proposed facility was planned for ease
� � �- ��,�_ # � ,, -� �.s '� of expansion in phases to reduce the initial economic burden on the
� :,_���_=_=_ ��-��� '� Ciry. Seepage cells did not meet groundwater separation requirements
� � � so alternative discharge options were evaluated and reported in a Non-
� degradation Analysis. The Analysis concluded a discharge to the Rum
_ , . . , �� River, an ORVW,was the most feasible option for the City.
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. SEH Project Sta{�c � En��ironmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Permit
• John Friel Modification�vere prepared for discharge to ORVW. SEH represented
� Princeton at a contested case hearing concerning effluent limits and
permitted flow, broizght forth by an environmental ad��ocac��group.
� Karla Olson worked with the MPCA in preparing the EAW, Non-
degradation Analysis and Permit Modification.
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. Richmond Project Details Sanitary Sewer System Expansion — City o f Richmond,
SEH Project Staff• Minnesota
� • Heidi Peper For tlie City of Rich�no�id sanitary sewer expansion project, SEH
Project Reference: provided the preliminar-y engineering study, environmental reporting,
� Dan Coughlin,Former City public involvement and funding acquisition services. The project
Adminiscracor pro��ided sanitary sewer to 37 residenual and commercial lots, and
� (Now with Forest Lake) replaced existing individual sewage treatment with municipal sanitary
763.213.5442 sewer for an additional 23 residential and commercial properties.
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� _ The Sandstone project included the completion of a faciliry plan to
Sandstone Project Details address options for expansion of the City's wastewater treatment
� SEH Project Sta{{ facility. The current facility is a stabilization pond. The facility plan
• Colin Marcusen recommended an oxidation ditch faciliry as the preferred alternative,
� including biological phosphorus removal.
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SEH employs an experienced team of wastewater professionals with �
extensive knowledge of waste�vater master planning and treatment
facility design, as well as operations, industrial, and maintenance .
expertise. Our team approach results in turn-key project delivery, so
you recei��e a sustainable, energy efficient wastewater system that your �
staff kno�,�s how to operate and maintain. We ha��e provided an
organizational chart and truncated resumes for key team members �
below. Full resumes for SEH wastewater personnel are included in
Supplement C of this proposal. �
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Short Elliott Hendrickson
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Karen Cavett,PE Bob Bartel �
Project Monager B&T Sales ! �
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Heidi�Peper� � � �% Matt Reid�,PE �
Communiry Developmerrt , ! '�'hn Friel,PE Subsur face Sewoge Trcovnent ! �
Sr.lNastewoter Engineer
Specio6st ' ' Systems Advanced Designer �
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Project Engineer Project Engineer �
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Mark is a Principal with SEH and will serve in the role of Client Service
Manager. He has nearly 28 years experience serving municipalities and �
�.""�h` delivering a wide variety of public infrastructure improvements. He
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�� � familiarin�with municipal funding and ordinance development. Mark
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the project is completed on time and within budget, and that the �
deliverables satisfy the City.
!�"�"� � Karen Cavett, PE � Project Manager �
; �- Karen has 20 years of experience providing engineering services for i
� wastewater facilities a�id lift stations. Her duties have included project
�_„� management, design and construction administration. Karen's �
'� � experience includes preparation of feasibility studies, rate studies,
project financing, puhlic involvement and agency coordination. Karen �
has a good combination of large and small treatment facility �
experience including several wastewater stabilization ponds which may
� be one alternative to consider in Scandia. �
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� � John brings more than 15 years of wastewater experience including
� � � �� '*� municipal wastewater treatment facilities and pumping system design.
�� -� His experience includes cost estimating, studies, reports and facility
� -�' �� plans.John will assist Karen in preparing project deliverables.
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� management project engineering;preparing plans,specifications,
feasibilit��reports and facility studies;and construction administration
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! Heidi Peper � Sr. Funding Acquisition Specialist
Heidi has 12 years of professional experience in community and
� economic development, and marketing. She is experienced with
� securing financing from federal, state, and regional funding sources.
" " � As a fiinding acquisition specialist, Heidi coordinates affordable
�� financing packages, including grants, low-interest loans and other
� � financial incentive programs for wastewater system projects.
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, Colin adds depth and experience to the team. He has worked on
numerous small coininunity wastewater facilities including the
� �` � � evaluation of stabilization ponds and oxidation ditch facilities which
� �: ' �-� V � may be alternatiees for the Scandia��illage center.
���� Dustin Maas, EI � Graduate Engineer
� Dustin brings three years of experience in waste�vater facility planning
� ��� and design. Dustin was recently part of the team that completed a
�; .;� proposed wastewater faciliry to serve a new school in St. Louis County.
� � � The ro'ect, desi ned for 18,000 allons er da has man similarities
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� Bob Bartel � B&T Sales
� Bob Bartel is an MPCA Certified Subsurface Treatment System (SSTS)
installer, inspector, and designe►-. SEH teams regtzlarly with B&T Sales
� to address small, communit��-level or individual sewage treatment
system projects. Bob brings the hands-on, practical experience
� necessary to address immediate system operational issues and will
consult with SEH engineers during the evaluation of long-terin
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Task/Person-hour �stimate �
A detailed task/person hour estimate for the project appears on the !
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Direct Expenses
Direct expenses are included in our Not-to-Exceed lump-sum fee. ,
Total Not-to-exceed Figure �
Scandia established a$15,000 budget for the Master Plan. Our scope r
of ser��ices is designed to provide the most value within the established
budget, as opposed to submitting a cost which is less than the budget �
and then minimizing work efforts or deliverables in an effort to secure �
the contract. Our costs will not exceed$15,000 for the proposed scope
of services. If selected for the project,we would propose to contract on �
a lump-swn basis.
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The project deliverables are described on page 6 of this proposal and �
are summarized belo���:
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• Deliverable 1: Existing System Documentation �
• Deliverable 2: Short-term Recommendations
• Deliverable 3: Future Service Area and Anticipated Flows �
• Deliverable 4: Summary of Funding Alternatives
• Deliverable 5: Summary of Long-term Sustainable Alternatives �
• Deliverable 6: Regulatory and Budgetary Recommendations '
• Deliverable 7: Council Presentation
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We propose to identify potential sources of loans and grants to assist
the City in evaluation of identified alternatives as well as financing the �
ulti�nate clesign and construction of replacement facilities. Our
experience in the funding arena can help the City plan ahead for �
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Scandia Uptown Wastewater System Master Plan-Task/Person-hour Breakdown
Project Sr.Project Project Staff Funding Sub
Tasks Total M r En ineer En ineer En ineer S ecialist Admin Consultant
Project Kickoff $720
1 Discuss communication,current treatment system,review schedule,collect flow data 6 3 3
Evaluation of Existing System $4,979
2 Site Visit: Identify existing and possible future system users 17 1 �g
3 Wastewater Loadings:Treatment system is designed for typical residential loadings. 5 1 2 2
-Identify user's who's waste characteristics would typically exceed design parameters.
-Identify characteristics(BOD,TSS,Nitrogen,Phosphorus,etc)that a user may be exceeding.
4 Describe impact of users on the system,condition and expandability of the system. 7 1 2 q
5 Estimate and describe the impact I&I is having on the system 9 1 2 2 q
6 Evaluate the condition of the existing system 15 1 1 1
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-Grinder Stations
-Controls&Alarms
-Visual inspection of septic tanks(not draining tanks)-location/setbacks
-Existing drain field
Recommended Operation &Maintenance $1,264
7 O&M recommendations to extend the life of the current systerr 12 2 2 g
Future System Alternatives $4,145
8 Estimate the potential growth 23 2 1 6 8 6
-Existing septic tanks:compliance to current regulations,expandability
-Capacity of existing grinder pumps and impact on pumps from expanded system
-Capacity and expandability of forcemain
g Preliminary Soil Evaluation of existing drain field for expansionpotential 11 1 2 4 4
10 Provide a description of future system and time line for improvements/replacement 4 4
�� Assess the impact of likely regulatory changes on the system,with cost impact: 4 4
Enforcement $495
12 Recommendations for controlling or prohibiting undesirable discharges 5 1 4
-Implementation steps
-Ordinance modifications
-EnforcemenUPenalties
Financing $904
13 Review the existing wastewater budget;income,expenditures over the last 3 years 6 1 4 1
14 Recommendations regarding user rates:the development of wastewater enterprise fund 3 1 2
-New rates to include replacement costs
-Fiancing recommendations for new connections/additions to the system
-Evaluate of current billing system(monthly/quarterly/annually)
Deliverables and Presentation $2,447
15 Follow-up meeting to review findings and recommendations prior to finalizing deliverables 6 3 3
�g Preparation of deliverables and presentatior 20 2 4 4 10
Total Hours 153 21 5 35 20 6 10 56
Total Cost $14,954 $3,183 $633 $3,003 $1,716 $726 $738 $4,956
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_ Since 1927, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH°) has provided a
, �, i variety of services to address a broad range of issues to take any project
. - r- �i from start to finish. Our corporate headquarters is located in Vadnais
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� employs more than 550 professionals across the nation, who pro�zde
� � local client response�ti�ith a regional base of professional expertise.
• Wastewater
� • Water/Water Resources
� • Transportation ,
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• Urban Design •
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� •Arehiteeture The success of our business relies on our solid relationships�a�ith
clients and on our ability to enhance the system-wide planning process
� • GIS by including your sustainability goals,life-cycle costs, and energy
•Railroad efficient alternatives in our design approach.
� • Technology
Over the past 40 years, our team of wastewater planning professionals
� •Energy and Power has incorporated cost effective, energy efficient, and sustainable
� •Surveying principles into our work on more than 170 wastewater treatment
• Community Funding system projects across the countiy. Otn-comprehensive wastewater
� seraices include:
� Planning/Studies Construction Observation
• Master plans • Administration
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• Residual solids • Shop drawing re��iew
' � management studies • Record drawings
'��, � • Inflow/Infiltration analysis
Operations Consulting
• Financial planning . Plant start-up assistance
• Sewer use ordinances
� � • Operations consulting
User rate studies
• Process controls
� • Waste load studies Laboratory programs
Design • Sludge management
� • Plans and specifications • Maintenance programs
� • Contract documents • Operator training
• Regulatory agency permitting • Computerized reporting
� � •Value engineering
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�r- .�=� -,, i l'� �;,��� wastewater treatment projects. Our qualified and experienced .
� t•�- � ,�'^'.; ,�r_ '-'� economic development staff has achie��ed success with state and
��''; ,� � .=d_ �f�= federal fiznding programs for a variety of municipal projects, including r
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SEH secured granu and low-interest in the regulatory requirements as it relates to ad��ertising and bidding
loans for a$2.5 million projecc co extend and then administration of the funds once the project commences. �
a sanitary sewer and wacer main co The follo�ti�ng list represents loans and grants from a variety of funding
residences on the Sauk River Chain of sources,which were secured by the SEH economic development group �
Lakes in Richmond, Minnesota. over the past 18 months:
SEH Project Sta f f• �
Heidi Peper • Clean Water State Revolving Fund
'1 projects totaling$24,655,601 �
Re ference In fo:
Dan Coughlin, Former Cicy • American Recover��and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Clean Water `
Administrator Revolving Fund
(Now with Forest Lake)
763.213.5442 6 projects totaling$17,090,635 �
• DEED Business Development Public Infrastructure Grants �
6 projects totaling$1,421,799
• DEED Redevelop�nent Grant Funds �
5 projects totaling�3,271,235 r
• DEED Small Cities Development Program
4 projects totaling$945,780 �
• HUD r
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Over the past 18 months,
• USDA Rural Development �
11 projects totaling$32,440,000 �
the SEH Eeonomie
• Section 569 Northeast Minnesota Environmental Assistance �
Develo�ment Grou� has g projects totaling$�3,605,000
SeCIJI'ed �T'101'e t�'ICI►1 ��Z� . Mn/DOT SAFETE�LU (transportation enhancement pi-ograms) �
million in grants and 3 projects totaling�3,016,641 �
loans for municipal projects • Special Appropriations
$16,61i,000 for Trails, Infrastructure, and Econoinic Development �
• EECBG Grant Funds �
10 projects totaling 5'77,350
• Iron Range Resources r
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� SEH employs an experienced team of wastewater professionals��th
extensive knowledge of wastewater master planning and treatment
� facility design, as well as operations, maintenance, and funding
expertise.
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t • Mark Lobermeier, PE—Client Service Manager
� • Karen Cavett, PE—Project Manager/Sr.Wastewater Engineer
� � • John Friel, PE—Sr.Wastewater/Civil Engineer
� • Matt Reid, PE—Sr. Sewer Utilities Engineer
� • Colin Marctisen, PE—Project Engineer
� • Dustin Maas, EI—Graduate Engineer
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Client Service Manager �
General Background r
Education Experienced in civil works projects as a Design Engineer, Project �
Bachelor o f Science Engineer and Project Manager. Responsibilities include project
Civil Engineering planning, report preparation, preliminary and final designs, �
University of Wisconsin
Platteville (1983) construction management,�vatershed management planning, and .
residential development. Project experience includes watershed
Continuing Edueation management, comprehensive storm water inanagement planning, �
University o f Minnesota Carlson storm se��er system analysis, detention basin design, open channel
School of Management design, hydraulic and hydrologic studies, flood routing and .
Executive Development Center
Minnesoto Executive Program protectio�i, dam stability, commercial and residential site
(�qqg) development,wetlancl management and ordinance preparation. �
Plonning, Implementing and Presentations include water resources design and planning and
Financing Storm Water wetland management topics at local and national levels. �
Management Programs University
of Wisconsin (1996) �
System Development Changes for Experience
Water, Wasiewater, and Storm Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Expansion- ,
Woter Facilities Georgia lnstitute Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Complete �lyClraullC
of Technology(1995)
Wilson Learning Supervisory Inodeling of existing plant conditions as well as 2-phase plant �
Leadership Series (1992-93) expansio�l. Computer program developed to analyze over 30 flo�ti�
Dale Carnegie Monagement options considering different plant components on and off line. �
sen,��a�(►99�) ��ysis resulted on recommendations for pipe replacement to
eliminate high friction losses and resulting flooding. �
Professional Registrations ■
Pro fessional Engineer in Pigs Eye Wastewater Treatment Plant West Pretreatment Rehabilitation-
Minnesota and Wisconsin Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Prepared computer
program for the hydraulic analysis of grit removal facilities at plant �
Professional Associations program allows for the computer actuated control of diversion gates �
American Society of Civil that will allow a specified flow rate to enter the west side facilities.
Engineers
National Society of Pro fessional Program tises operator criteria for bringing grit tanks on-line as flow r
Eng;neers increases to maintain proper velocities in the tanks. �
Minnesota Society of Professional
Engineers Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Water Quality Plan-Duluth,
Ch�Epsilon, Nationol Civil Minnesota. EvaluaUon of land cover, land use, soils,wetland and ,
Eng�neerr�g No�o�so��ecy sensitive water resources within the 500-square mile district. Planning
Kinnickinnic River Priority �
Watershed Steering Committee issues include the future expansion of sanitary se�ver services and the
water quality impact��f on-site septic systems. �
Inflow/Infiltration � �i
Inflow and Infiltration Removal Prioritization Report—Duluth, '
Minnesota. Comprehensive re��iew of Duluth's efforts to date to � �'I
remove all clear���ater sources from the sanitary sewer collection � ''
system and eliminate raw sewage over flows to Lake Superior. The
project involved revie�v of numerous past documents, monitoring �
records and regulatory requirements as well as coordination with the
�h'estern Lake Superior Sanitary District.The study provides clean �
� action plans and specific tasks to "Get the Water Out". �
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� Storm Water Management Ordinance—River Falls,Wisconsin. Drafted
� one of a kind ordinance that combines erosion control and storm
water management elements to minimize impacts to the Kinnickinnic
� River. The ordinance proposes a minimum level of imper��ious cover
of 12%with providing mitigation. The impervious cover restrictions
� are designed to minimize thermal pollution to the cold-water river.
r Shoreland Ordinance—Burnsville,Minnesota.Assisted City staff to
� work with a public task force addressing the critical components of a
proposed modification to the City's existing ordinance.
� Water Management Overlay District Ordinance—Vadnais Heights,
� Minnesota. First of its kind ordinance, combining shoreline, flood
plain and wetland management components. The ordinance satisfies
� DNR requires and provides additional control to the underlying
zoning.
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General Storm Water Utilities
� Has personally assisted 15 communities in analyzing and
� � implementing storm water utilities. Stortn water utilities for Columbia
Heights, Plymouth, Mounds View, Chanhassen, North St. Paul,
� Vadnais Heights, Eden Prairie, Marsllall, Newport, Shoreview,
Sandstone, La Grescent, Long Lake and Owatonna, Minnesota and
� River Falls,Wisconsin involve more than$4 million in combined
annua] re��enue. The projects each include budget determination, fee
� calculations,public information programs and ordinance
� development.
� Selected Publications
Lobermeier, M. L. and Rocky Keehn, 1988. Design and e��aluation of
� storin water detention facilities using a design storm and�robable
maximuin stoim. Proceedings of the 1988 National Conference,
� Hydraulics Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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General Background �
Education Karen Cavett has 20 of experience providing planning and �
Bachelor o f Science engineering services for�vater and wastewater treatment facilities
Civil Engineering induding new construction, rehabilitation and expansion projects. �
University of Minnesota
Her duties have incltided project management, design, construction
Professional Registration inspection, and construction administration services for municipal and �
industrial clients. In addition, Karen's experience includes feasibility �
Pro fessional Engineering in
n����esoto studies,���ater supply studies, and rate studies; design and construction
management for treatment facilities and lift stations;and funding �
Professional Associations acquisition, public inrolvement, and agency coordination ser�zces.
Water Environment Federation �
American Water Works Project Experience (Prior to joining SEH)
Association (AWWA) �
Wastewater Treatment Facility Renovation - St.James, Minnesota.
Karen is the project�nanager and lead process engineer for the �
rehabilitation of the St.James wastewater treatment facility. The
plant's peak capacity is 6.2 MGD. Work includes replacement of �
primary and final clarifiers, pumps and blo���ers, conversion of aeration
basins to a BNR treatment system, replacement of chlorination�ti�ith t
ultra-violet disinfection, replacement of anaerobic digester's covers �
and gas collection system with new, new chemical building, addition of
a sludge press and new vehicle storage garage along with bringing the .
facility up to current building codes. Project is currently under
construction. �
Wastewater Stabilization Ponds - Odin/Ormsby,Minnesota. The City �
of Odin (poptzlation: l ll) an unsewered communiry in Watonwan
County. Wastewater treatment consisted of individual septic tanks, �
discharging directly to the storm sewer collection system which flowed
into the Watonwan Ri��er. Karen�vorked with the City representatives r
and Rural Development regarding the possibility of funding assistance �
for a community system�vhich would meet the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency's discharge reqiiirements, and prepared a Preliminary �
Engineering Report (PER).
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The PER idenufied a gravity se�ver collection system and stabilization
ponds as the best solutions for the City in terms of costs, reliability, �
performance, and life expectancy. The recommendation also includes
regionalizing with nearby Ormsby to reduce costs in both �
communities. By regionalizing, costs to Odin residents are reduced by �
over$1 million. The Ciry of Odin will receive$3.3 million dollars of
grant monies and $]66,000 in a low interest loan. �
Wastewater Stabilization Ponds - Walters,Minnesota. Karen pro�zded �
a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the City of Walters
(population: 88). Tl�e existing wastewater system for the community �
J consisted of a combined storm/sanitary sewer collection system that
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Collection alternative include a gravity versus low pressure collection
� system. This report was used to secure 1.8 million dollars of grant
monies for the Cominixnity and$165,000 in a low interest loan. In
� 2008, the construction of the project was completed and the two cell
stabilization pond system for the communiry went on-line.
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� Otsego,Minnesota. Karen was the project manager and lead process
engineer for two expansions of the East WWTF in Otsego. The ]ast
� expansion more than doubled the plants peak capacity to 4.03 MGD
� and was designed for additional expansion, to again double capacity to
8.03 MGD to meet the gro��ing commtznity's future needs. The
� treatment expansion included new oxidation ditclies, clarifiers, ultra-
violet disinfection, pumps, blowers, aerobic digesters,gravity belt
� thickener, and storage tank for biosolids.
� Water and Wastewater Rate Studies
� • West Concord, MN-Water and Wastewater Rates Study allowing the
City to financially plan for existing operation and maintenance costs
� and future replacement costs.
� • Cambridge, MN- 1996, 2000, and 2001 Water and Wastewater Rates
Studies. In 1996 the water and wastewater utilities were deeply in
� debt A new rate structure was with annual rate increases was
recommended. Dt�e to the impleinentation of the new rates and
� rate structtzre the City's utilities are now financially solvent with
adequate income to cover existing operation and maintenance costs
� and future improvements.
� • Ha.rris, MN-Water and Wastewater Rate Study.
• Sauk Centre, MN-Wastewater Rates Study.
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• Odin, MN-Preliminary Engineering Report for collection system
� and treatment
� • Walt�rs, MN-Preliminary Engineering Report for a collection
system and treatment system consisting of a septic system and drain
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• Prairie Island Indian Community-Car�vash Discharge/Treatment
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� • La Crescent Townshi�, MN-Wastewater collection and treatment
system feasibility study.
� • West Concord, MN-Upgrading Mechanical Plant
� • I3enson, M1V-Rehabilitation of Mechanical Plant
� • Clare�nont, MN-Stabilization Ponds
• Delano, MN- Analysis of Existing Facility
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General Backgrou �d �
Education John Friel has more than 15 y�ears of experience working on water and �
Master of Science wastewater treatment, stormwater and sewage pumping system design
Civil Engineering Projects, primarily for municipal clients.John has prepared water and �
University of Minnesota (2007)
Masters o f Business Administration �'astewater system plans and specifications, cost estimates, studies,
DePaul University(1999) reports, and facility plans. �
Bachelor o f Science �
Civil Engineering Experience
Marquette University(1995) �
Princeton Wastewater Treatment Facility Site Preload - Princeton,
Professional Registration Minnesota. Design and bidding services for the site preload project
funded bv USDA Rural Development. The earthwork project provides �
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Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois land for the expansion of the existing oxidation ditch facility by
surcharging part of the existing infiltration basin with fill materiaL �
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American Water Works Princeton Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion-Princeton,
asso��ac�o� Minnesota. Preliminary design sen�ices to triple the capacity of the �
Water Enviroment Federation existing oxidation ditch facility. The expansion design includes added
Central States Water Environment fine screening capacity, an additional selector tank for secondary .
as:o��as�o� biological phosphonis removal, two new oxidation ditches, two new
American Academy o f final clarifiers, new tertiary filtration for low level, 0.3 mg/L, seasonal �
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phosphorus removal, and UV disinfection followed by post aeration.
Minnesota Wastewater Operators �
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Engineers Without Borders Mazeppa Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan-Mazeppa,Minnesota.
Currently preparing a facility plan to evaluate the existing trickling �
filter wastewater treatment faciliry, document existing conditions, �
project future flo���s and loads, and present se�°eral treatment facility
expansion alternati��es. i
Hibbing South Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - Hibbing, r
Minnesota. Preliminary and final design for plant wide improvements
to the 4.5 MGD capaciry three-stage trickling filter wastewater �
treatment p1anL Improvements included replacement of two trickling
filter rotaiy distributors, addition of a grit classifier, replacement of �
skimmer arm and scum trough, sludge pumping modification, and �
major sludge remova] from the south and decommissioned north
plant. The project is currently in construction and SEH is providing �
construction administration.
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Beaver Bay Wastewater System Improvements-Beaver Bay, �
Minnesota. Evaluation of wastewater pond operation and �
recoinmended improvements to meet current limits.
Brainerd Wastewater Treatment Facility-Brainerd,Minnesota. �
Pretreatment permit e�-aluation and recommendations based on new �
pennit]in�iLs.
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Designed various systems of wastewater treatment facilities ranging in
t size from 0.1 MGD to %0 MGD. His work included preliminary and
final design,preparation of plans and speciEications,bidding, and
� constniction services.
� • Cold Spring Wastewater Treatment Facility- Cold Spring,
Minnesota
� • West Concord Wastewater Treatment Facility -West Concord,
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• Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission Wastewater
� Treatment Facility - Wyoming, Minnesota
� • Otsego West Wastewater Treatinent Facility - Otsego, Minnesota
� • Clear�vater/Clear Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility - Cleai�vater,
Minnesota
� • Erie Wastewater Treatment Facility- Erie, Pennsylvania
� • Genesee County Anthony Ragnone Wastewater Treatment Faciliry -
Montrose, Michigan
� • Hanover Park Wastewater Treatment Facility - Hanover Park,
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� • East Chicago,Illinois
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Education Matt Reid brings more than eight years of civil engineering experience 'r
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Civil Engineering facilities. His experie�ice includes project management; client ser��ice �
University o f North Dakota (2002)
management; project engineering; preparing plans, specifications,
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Systems—Advanced Designer feasibility reports and facility studies; and construction administration
University o f Minnesota (zoo9) activities. Matt serves as City Engineer for the cities of Isle and Wahkon �
and also acts as SEH's Client Service Manager for the Cities of
Professional Registration Brainerd, Backus, Ba�:ter, and Brainerd Public Utilities. ,
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Minnesoto Experier�CC' �
Subsurface Sewage Treatment
Systems—Advanced Designer Wastewater and Water Treatment Infrastructure Improvements,Bois �
Forte Reservation—Tower, Minnesota. Managed design of wastewater
treatment facility expansion and sanitary sewer and water main �
extensions to newly platted development. Design includes modifying
existing facultative stabilization ponds to accommodate projected �
design flows. It also includes design of sanitary sewer main, municipal
lift stations, and water main. Project includes funding by USDA Rural �
Development and Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental
Infrastructure Assistance Program-Section 569, Northeastern �
Minnesota), among others. ■
Wastewater Treatment Facility—Emily,Minnesota. Managed the ,
project team to coordinate the design of a new sanitary sewer
collection and wastewater treatment system for the City of Emily. Prior �
to this project, the Ciry had no municipal system, only private systems.
Design, plans, and specifications were completed according to the �
USDA Rural Development requirements.Also coordinated
construction administrative activities and managed the construction ,�
observation team. The collection system consisted of approximately �
8,000 LF of gravity and force main pipe and three municipal lift
stations. The treatment system consisted of a three-cell wastewater �
treatment stabilization pond. The project was funded by agencies such
as USDA Rural Development, Department of Employment and �
Economic Development (DEED), and the Ax-rriy Corps of Engineers
(Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Program-Section 569, ��
Northeastern Minnesota).
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Brainerd Public Utilities Lift Station Study—Brainerd,Minnesota.
Analyzed all the existing lift stations within the City of Brainerd and �
prepared a detailed report illustrating the findings including reviewing �
existing conditions, developing a potential upgrade and replacement
plan, and exploring corrective alternatives for various lift starion �
related problems (odor, fats, oils, grease, etc).
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Project Engineer
� General Background
� Education Colin Marcusen joined SEH in July 2005 as a Graduate Engineer in the
so�he►o�of science St Cloud Engineering Department. His responsibilities included
� Civil Engineering Preparation of plan and specification documents, feasibility reports,
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bidding, and construction administration of both stabilization pond
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Professional Organizations Design Projects
I�, � Notional/Minnesota so��esy ot Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan Update—Rogers,Minnesota.
P�o fess�ona�eng��ee�s Completed a report for future upgrades to the Ciry's sanitary sewer
' � American Water Works Association system. The project included lift station and sanitary sewer design and
Water Environment Federation p]aC2111e17t.
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� Facilities Plan—Sandstone,Minnesota.Assisted in the completion of a
facility plan to address options for expansion of the Ciry's wastewater
� treatment faciliry. The current facility is a stabilization pond. The
recommended alternative is an oxidation ditch facility with biological
� phosphorus removal.
� Preliminary Engineering Report—Lake Preston, South Dakota.
� Assisted in t11e preparation of a preliminary engineering report to be
submitted to USDA Rural Development for wastewater improvement
� project funding. The report e�:plores options for sanitary sewer and
wastewatei-improvements.
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Wastewater Pumping Station-Mora, Minnesota. Prepared plans and
� specifications for replacement of one of the City's main wastewater
pumping stations.
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Wastewater Treatment Facilides-Montevideo,Minnesota.Assisted in
� the design and construction administration of this facility. New
� components include an infliient lift station, screening, grit removal,
chemical components for phosphorus reinoval,waste activated sludge
� tank, aerobic digesters, sludge thickening, and sludge storage.
� Wastewater Treatment Facilities—Renville, Minnesota.Assisted in the
design and const�-uction administration of this facility. New
� components include, screening, grit removal, chemical components
for phosphorus removal, aeration and mixing for oxidation ditch,
� aerobic digesters, and sludge storage.
� Wastewater Treatment Facilities—Holdingford,Minnesota.Assisted in
� the preparation of a preliininaiy engineering report and the design of
this facility. New components include aeration and mixing for
� � oxidation ditches, clarifier components, disinfection, and aerobic
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Graduate Engineer �
General Backgrour;d �
Education Dustin Maas is a wastewater engineer with three years experience in '�
Bachelor o f Science the planning and design of wastewater treatment facilities. He is
Environmental Engineering responsible for wastewater treatment facility evaluation, process and �
University o f Wisconsin-Platteville
(2008) cost alternative analysis, planning, design and construction
Bachelor of Science 1C�m1ri1StC2tlOri. �
Reclamation, Environment, and
Conservation �
Experience
University o f Wisconsin-
Platteville (2003) Namakan Basin Sanitary-Sewer Initiative Comprehensive Plan-North '
Master of Science coursework in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Project Engineer responsible for the
Environmental Science and Policy preparation of the wastewater treatment section of the Comprehensi��e �
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Plan. Project included the evaluation of centralized and decentralized
Professional Associations �'astewater treatment systems located in an environmentally sensitive �
Water Environment Federation location bordering the Voyageur's National Park. Soil based effluent �
Central State Water Environment disposal svstems were selected to minimize nutrient impacts to the
,4ssouac�on lakes that make up Voyageur's National Park. ,
North School Wastewater Treatment Facility Design- St. Louis �
County,Minnesota.Project Engineer responsible for the development
of bidding documents for the construction of new wastewater �
treatment facility. Proposed wastewater treatment facility designed to
serves a new school�zth a wastewater flow of 18,000 gallons per day. �
The treat�nent system includes flow equalization, primary settling, �
fixed growth aerobic treatment units,wastewater pumping and
ultraviolet light disinfection. Project is currently undergoing �
environinental revie��-.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements - Renville, Minnesota. �
Project Engineer responsible for the development of bidding �
documen�s for the construction of preliminary treatment facilities and
chemical feed system. The project includes demolition of existing �
screening facilities and construction of a new preliminary treatment �
building with fine screening,vortex grit removal, and chemical feed
eqtzipment for chemical phosphorus re�noval. Project also included �
expanded sludge handling facilities and upgraded oxidation ditch
equipment. Project is currently under construction. �
Wastewater Treatment Facility Rehabilitation- Brownton,Minnesota. �
Project Engineer responsible for the evaluation of the existing
wastewater treatment facility continuing through facility planning, �'
design and construction of the rehabbed facility. The project included �
replacement of aged equipment in a packaged extended aeration
activated sludge facility and conversion of the chlorine disinfection �
system to ultraviolet light disinfection. Project is currently under
construction. �
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Associate/Community Development Manager
� General Background
■ Education Heidi Peper has more than 14 years professional experience in
Bachelor of Arts community and economic development and marketing.As
� Local and Urban Affairs Community Development Manager, Heidi coordinates affordable
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� The National Development financing packages, including grants, low-interest loans and other
eo����� financial incentive programs for clients' projects. She is experienced
� Economic Development Finance with securing financing from federal, state, regional and local funding
Business Credit Analysis
Real Estate Finance sources. Heidi also pro��ides economic development ser��ices to clients.
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� Professional Associations
Economic Development Small Cities Development Program, Minnesota Department of
associacion of n��nnesota- Employment and Economic Development-Comprehensive
� Membership Committee Application-South Haven, Minnesota. Coordinated all facets of the
� Ciry's$769,500 grant to rehabilitate 25 houses and connect residents
to the new ciry sewer system. This included all reports, coordinating
� efforts with the housing rehabilitation agency and coinmunication to
residen�s.
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� Clearwater,Minnesota.Authored two separate applications for low-
interest loans that enabled the City of Clearwater to construct a new
� ���ell and water tower.Also conducted the en�nronmentals for these
w projects. Loan awards: $876,131
� Drinking Water Revolving Fund,Miimesota Public Facilities Authority-
St.Augusta,Minnesota.Authored application for a low-interest loan
� that enabled the City of St.Augusta to construct a new water
distribution system.Also conducted the environmental for the project.
� Loan a�vard: $2,099,423
� Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, Minnesota Public Facili6es
Authority-St.Augusta,Miunesota. Authored application for a low-
� interest loan that enabled the City of St. Augusta to construct a new
� wastewater collection system.Also conducted the environmental for
the project. Loan award: $4,589,547
i Drinkuig Water Revolving Fund,Minnesota Public Facilities Authority-
� Renville,Mii�mesota.Authored application for a low-interest loan that
enabled the City of Renville to rehabilitate their water tower.Also
�, conducted the environmental for the project Loan award: $216,100
� Economic Development Initiative,Special Projects-U.S. Department
� of Housing and Urban Development-Royalton,Minnesota.Authored
application that�vill offset the costs to construct a mul�i-purpose
� community facility.Worked with Congressman Oberstar's office to
secure the funding.Appropriation $145,000
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