Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/22/2018 - No Meeting

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Board Member Hiatt asked and received confirmation that this study would only look at City wells and would not monitor private wells. He stated that data can never hurt and can only help to inform and therefore would support this opportunity. Chairperson Stodola stated that he would be excited to be a part of a scientific study that could help the City to collect data as well. Board Member Valentine agreed that it would be helpful to broaden the base of information that is available to policy makers. He stated that his only concern is what will be done with the information as he would want to ensure that the information would lead to equitable treatment of communities within the Metropolitan Council area. He used the example of Ramsey being stringent with their water use while perhaps a neighboring community does not follow that path and still obtains a cost savings in their water costs because of Ramsey's efforts. He stated that he would want to ensure that whatever is done following this study is applied to all communities in the Metropolitan Council's reach and not only to the cities that participate in the study. Board Member Trossen asked if any neighboring communities are also on the list. Board Member Covart noted that Andover was listed as the first community on the list and advised that Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park are also included on the list. She referenced a table that was included that listed communities that buy water from other communities. She asked the purpose of that table and specifically if that would mean that Ramsey could sell water to other communities, should the City manage their water well. City Planner Anderson stated that he was unsure of the reason for including that table. He provided additional details on an upcoming meeting between the Ramsey City Engineer and a representative from the Metropolitan Council regarding possible surface water treatment options. City Planner Anderson confirmed the consensus that the Board is open to participating in the study with the Metropolitan Council, should Ramsey be chosen, with the noted concern about equitable application of the results across the region. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Board Member Valentine and seconded by Chairperson Stodola to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Chris Anderson City Planner ATTEST: Environmental Policy Board / December 18, 2017 Page 5 of 6