May 16 Council meeting

Had about an hour and 20 minute council meeting. Only had 3 council members in attendance again, Ford, Proctor, and Sargent. Most of the time was spent discussing the proposed sewer trunk line along Bear Creek. A meeting was held with residents on Tuesday night to show them the proposed route. Some residents still have further questions, so more discussions will be held on the topic.

Bad news on the pool front. We again have a leak in the pool. It held water over the winter, but that is with the valves shut. When the valves are open the pipes at the bottom, where the water circulates thru, something starts leaking. And it is a pretty substantial leak, I think the estimate was that it would be around 10,000 gallons a day. So we have some folks in to try to find where the leak is. Very frustrating. Worst case is digging out the bottom of the pool and replacing the pipes. We don't know yet if that is what needs to be done. So stay tuned.

We approved the ordinance for sump pump inspections and penalties. Again, this is to make sure sump water isn't going into the sanitary treatment system, where we have to treat it. We are going to send out a request for proposal for a company to hire to do the inspections. Everyone in the city will need to be inspected, and working properly by the middle of 2013.

I appointed, and the council approved Chad Kepler to the Pool Board. Thanks to him for stepping up and doing one of those thankless jobs in the community.

There was a Ragbrai meeting on Monday night. The process for having a booth, and what is all going to happen in Roland is starting to take shape. If you would like to help, or have questions, call City Hall.