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Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve an on -sale, Sunday and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license application for S & D Management Inc. D/B/A Penalty Box Bar and Grill. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Johns, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01A: Consider Preliminary Approval of the City of Ramsey's Draft Water Supply Plan (Previously Item 7.10) Civil Engineer II Linton reviewed the staff report and the recommendations from the EPB and Planning Commission as well as the recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the City's Draft Water Supply Plan. Councilmember Kuzma asked how long staff has been working on this Plan. Civil Engineer II Linton replied that staff has been working on the Plan beginning in July. Councilmember Kuzma stated that this is an important document as there is a potential for a shortage and therefore management of the water is important. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to provide preliminary approval of the City of Ramsey's Draft Water Supply Plan as proposed. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley referenced the chart which identified the growth of the City, that identified an increase in 2010 and a decrease after that which he was surprised to see. Civil Engineer II Linton stated that he has not researched the matter further but will look into that. Councilmember Riley referenced the chart which estimated that the demand for water would grow through 2040 and stated that a well will be added but that additional measures will be needed as well. Civil Engineer II Linton explained that the well proposed to be added in 2020 would not provide enough capacity to take the City to 2040. He noted that in the past it was determined that it would technically be feasible to take water from the Mississippi River and treat that water but advised that would have a large price tag and therefore the Council has chosen not to pursue that option until there is a regional interest. He stated that the template for the Plan was taken from the DNR which was heavily weighted towards reviewing alternative options. Councilmember Riley stated that perhaps that should be clarified in the Plan to provide additional explanation. Mayor Strommen referenced the future water demand projections and asked if any other factors outside population increase are taken into account. Civil Engineer II Linton replied that only population growth is taken into account. Mayor Strommen provided technical comments, identifying an industrial business that is currently listed under commercial. She noted that the cover and footer identify the document as a template and should possibly be updated to identify the Plan as Ramsey's Draft Plan. She recommended that those changes be updated prior to sending the Plan for review. City Council / December 13, 2016 Page7of15