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