Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility

Monthly Progress Report 11-23-05

Completed Tasks through November 2005

• Finalized list for PAC and Peer groups. List was updated to include a Haskell representative.
• Completed Stakeholders interviews. Interviews were documented with a report and reviewed with the City Staff and the PAC.
• Continued Public Involvement Program. Public website was running prior to November 3rd Public meeting.
• Held first PAC and Public meetings. The WRF Project process was presented to both PAC and Public. Meeting minutes are posted on City website.
• Developed preliminary criteria to evaluate the sites and process alternatives. Criteria were presented to Staff and the PAC.
• Held Workshop No. 1 with City/PAC to review preliminary criteria. Obtained input from Staff and PAC on criteria and currently re-evaluating priorities.

Anticipated Tasks for December 2005

• Provide project status update to City/County/USD 497/Haskell/KU on December 1st.
• Begin preliminary process and site evaluations.
• Complete Peer Group interviews. Summary of final interview will be submitted to City/PAC.
• Conduct driving tour with City/PAC on December 14th.
• Complete second Public Meeting to discuss preliminary criteria to be used in siting process. Meeting will be documented and meeting minutes will be placed on Public Website.
• Continue Public Involvement program. Develop materials for kiosks and Utility mailings.

Actions/Issues

• Population growth may accelerate need for Wakarusa WRF prior to 2011. Important to maintain project timeline.
• Actual-to-date engineering is less than expected forecasts due to preliminary process evaluation beginning in December.
• Multiple WRF locations in lieu of one site were discussed at Workshop No. 1. Objective is to process land new when there is less development.

Decisions Needed

• None at this time.