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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 />Chris Anderson <br />City Planner <br />ATTEST: <br />Environmental Policy Board / December 18, 2017 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />