Agenda - Council Work Session - 10/20/2020 - Special

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11 The Public Works site requires more new raw and finished watermain than the Fire Station site, but because it is on the site of the Public Works Building that is currently under construction, it would not require a garage. Having multiple public works facilities on the same site also increases Staff efficiency. The Public Works Site is already owned by the City and doesn't require the purchase of private property. If a garage is not included with the water treatment plant, the Public Works Site is the least expensive option, The Vacant Properly Site doesn't have the advantages of either the Fire Station Site or the Public Works site. It is in close proximity to the Public Works site, but doesn't offer the same efficiencies. The Vacant Property site is the most expensive option, The Public Works Site is the recommended location of the water treatment plant because it is the least expensive option and offers efficiencies for Ramsey Staff_ Impacts to Nearby Properties The water treatment plant is proposed to be constructed on the new Public Works Site as shown on Figure 'IA in Appendix F. The Public Works site is in an industrial area of Ramsey and will already be used for a municipal public works building. Opposition from the neighboring properties to a new water treatment plant is not anticipated. Water treatment plants are quiet neighbors with relatively little traffic. A standby generator will likely be part of the water treatment plant project, but it is proposed to be located inside the building and will have sound attenuation. Sound complaints from neighbors are not anticipated. The operators will visit the plant daily and chemical deliveries will likely be made approximately once per week. Construction complaints are not expected since the water treatment plant is in an industrial neighborhood. FEASIBILITY STUDY -DRAFT RAMSY 154354 Page 36