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Councilmember Kuzma asked if the wells would be knocked out by a plant. <br /> City Engineer Westby explained that the plant would work in conjunction with the wells. He <br /> stated that if it is determined that the aquifer could not adequately supply the City, there would <br /> need to be a solution which could possibly include the use of both groundwater and surface <br /> water. He noted that part of this process will identify where future wells could be located. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if there would be a review after each stage of the study before <br /> moving onto the next. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that would be the process that would be followed, noting that <br /> options two and three could be modified or could be stand alone options. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley asked the type of consultant that would complete this type of work. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied that there are a number of consultants that could complete the <br /> work using examples of Bolton& Menk, SEH, or WSB. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked the other communities around this area that have a water supply <br /> _model. <br /> City Engineer Westby provided examples of cities that have a water supply model. He explained <br /> that the Ramsey system is pretty young and small in comparison and the model would help as <br /> that system continues to grow. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley acknowledged that this work needs to be done, especially in response to the <br /> City's water issues. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that staff will bring this forward to the City Council for formal <br /> action in the near future. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove noted that option two will review supply, specifically groundwater <br /> versus surface water and asked for additional details on that and regarding the cities included in <br /> the Metropolitan Council study. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated that in the heart of the metro, water is treated in a water treatment <br /> plant and as you move outside of the metro many of those communities treat the water similar to <br /> Ramsey. He stated that as cities grow, they tend to switch to the water treatment plant option. <br /> 5. ADJOURNMENT <br /> The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> City Council Work Session/July 16,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />