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8 Mr. Norris said it is hard to move forward with questions outstanding. He asked where we are in terms of the cost allocation piece. Mr. O’Connell said City and County staff are having that discussion, but we will not know the allocation until we know the cost of maintenance and new supply. Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said maintenance costs will be split based on the current consumption of water. Regarding new supply, the City will need to decide how much new water we want to buy. REPORT : DREDGING STUDY ALTERNATIVES Ms. Mueller said RWSA was directed to do a dredging study, and a firm has been selected. She said the consultants have said that a four bay analysis is not necessary. She said the following options are available regarding the study: do all services requested; do only those services typical of most studies; and provide a level of detail between the first two options, reducing the level of analysis and detail. She asked for Council’s comfort level on the study. Mr. Huja said he thinks the standard feasibility study is sufficient. Mr. Norris said he tends to agree. He said he is not sure we need to pay $25,000 to determine the local market for the dredged material, and suggested that be eliminated. He said he also did not envision a lot of public meetings since Council will have its own. Mr. Frederick expressed concern about eliminating the public comment with the consultants. Dr. Brown said that if dredging does not give you enough water, it does not matter what it costs. He said the question is what volume of water can we get by dredging. He asked if we cannot just answer that question first. Mr. Norris said Council has asked that the citizen members of the selection committee be involved along the way. He said he thinks they can ask questions of the consultant along the way instead of having expensive public meetings. Mr. Huja said he agrees that we need to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the consultant, even though he would like to save money. Dr. Brown said he is okay with having the standard feasibility study done, but would like to keep the public meeting, and Ms. Edwards and Mr. Huja agreed. Mr. Taliaferro said he is not in favor of keeping the public meeting. He said he wants to know how much water we can get and what the ongoing maintenance costs will be. The majority of Council agreed to the standard feasibility study, keeping the public meeting, but leaving out the marketing study for the dredged materials. REPORT : THOMAS JEFFERSON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 2010 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Mr. Dave Blount, Legislative Liaison for Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, presented the Commission’s draft legislative program for 2010. He reviewed the priorities and action items, and said that this will largely be a defensive session for localities. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s 2010 Legislative Program was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None.