Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2014

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D. WATER STORAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Based on the evaluation presented in Section 3.0, 2.9 million gallons (MG) of additional water storage capacity will be needed over the next 10 years. Because of the relatively flat topography in the Ramsey area additional elevated water storage tanks combined with larger watermains will be needed to equalize distribution system pressure. New elevated towers should be built to the same high water level as existing Water Tower No. 1 and No. 2 and interconnected with large watermains. The water storage needs for the City of Ramsey can be most economically constructed with a combination of ground storage reservoir and an elevated storage tower. Construction of a 1.5 MG elevated storage tower, located in the vicinity of Elmcrest Park, will provide fire protection and improved static water pressure to the northeast quadrant of the City. Construction of a 1.5 MG ground storage reservoir at the proposed water treatment plant site (adjacent to the fire station along Armstrong Boulevard) will provide a clearwell for pumping facilities at the treatment plant. This reservoir, in conjunction with high service pumping facilities at the proposed water treatment plant, will provide improved fire protection and static water pressure to the southwest quadrant of the City. The proposed locations of the future 1.5 MG tower and 1.5 MG ground storage facilities are shown in Figure 6.1. Table 6.1 provides budgetary costs for construction of these improvements. TABLE 6.1 PROPOSED WATER STORAGE IMPROVEMENTS 1. Construction 1.5 MG Elevated Storage Tower Estimated Capital Costs(1) $2,000,000 Target Completion Date 2006 2. Construct 1.5 MG Ground Storage Reservoir $2,000,000 2007 (1) Estimated capital costs include construction, contingencies, engineering, administrative and legal costs. E. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Distribution system master planning is "a road -map" to assist the City of Ramsey in determining the optimal size and location for future major water distribution improvements. The purpose is to ensure adequate pressure and flow is maintained throughout the entire distribution system at any given time and at the most economical cost. City of Ramsey, Minnesota — M21.34343 Page 6-2 Water System Study Prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc.