Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/30/2007

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..2. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Water Treatement Plant By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer IT Background: The number of residents of the City served by municipal water and sewer services is increasing yearly. Water supply capacity must be added as users are added. The City has a Comprehensive Water System Study that was completed in 2004 which identifies the capacity increases needed as the population grows. The City has worked with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to identify potential sources of water. The DNR and Metropolitan Council have defined the aquifers (underground water sources) that can be used in the 7 County Metropolitan Area. The DNR said it would permit 3 additional wells prior to the completion ofthe.Comprehensive Water System Study. These wells were included in the Study as sources; however additional capacity will be needed. One ofthe three wells has been constructed and is online; the other two are under construction at this time. The DNR indicated additional sources such as the surface water should be investigated. The Study includes an alternative for a surface water treatment plant. Staffwas authorized to submit an application for a grant to help cover the cost of investigating a surface water treatment plant in 2005. The request for the grant or other financial assistance was denied by the Department of Health; however, the council authorized Bolton and Menk, Inc. to begin investigation ofthe potential for a surface water treatment plant in Ramsey. Staff has held several meetings with the DNR, Department of Health, Bolton & Menk and City Council members evaluating options. The study is being funded from the Water Utility Fund. Bolton & Menk has prepared a Power Point Presentation on the Water Source Investigation and will answer questions. Action Statement: No Council Action Required. ccws: 1-30-07