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Councihnember Cook commented it would be more cost efficient and more secure to have the <br />entire water system treated at one place. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked how long it would take to build the water treatment plant. <br /> <br />Mr. Petcrson replied the time frame would be two years. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated there are about 100 complaints right now regarding water because people <br />cam~ot even wash their clothes. This is getting to be critical and he does not see how much <br />longer they can wait without planning to get this on line. He noted so much water is being used <br />that thc tanks are getting stirred up with no time for the water to settle. <br /> <br />CoLmcihnember Elvig inquired about capacity and if bigger tanks could be built. <br /> <br />Mr. Petcrson replied it is not economical to store enough water for a week; they need to build a <br />supply and be ready for it. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson reviewed the following areas of the Comprehensive Water System Plan: <br /> · hnplen~entation Schedule- 10-Year Capital Needs <br /> · Water System Financing <br /> <br />2) Review Structured Parking Projects <br /> <br />Paul Lutey of LSA Design reviewed the transit demand portion of the parking analysis. He <br />explained the study included the whole City of Ramsey, all of Bums, a piece of Elk River and a <br />piece of Dayton. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig inquired about the size of the buses that would be needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Lutey replied a 20 to 25 seat bus would likely be adequate for Town Center if it is running <br />every 10 minutes. <br /> <br />Councihnember Kurak inquired about the possibility of charging for the bus service. <br /> <br />Mr. Lutey explained with a shuttle in a small area like this it is probably better to have a very low <br />fare, like a quarter or 50 cents, or no fare at all due to the administrative costs of collecting the <br />fares. <br /> <br />Councilmen~ber Kurak questioned how the bus service would be paid for. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated part of the amendment to the development <br />agreement suggests that the special service district is a transit service within the Town Center. <br /> <br />Jo Ann Olsen of LSA Design indicated there are grants available that may be used for the capital <br />cost of the buses. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/July 27, 2004 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />