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Councilmember Haas Steffen stated she would like to see something in writing from the County on what they would like to see done on #116 ifRamsey is responsible for assuming that right-of- way and what should be done about a river crossing. She mentioned having difficulty with Mr. Olson talking about only two lanes. Mr. Olson stated that right now, two lanes is all that is called for. It was determined that a meeting should be held with MnDOT, Anoka County, the City of Ramsey, etc. Such meeting will be scheduled by Mr. Jankowski. Case #1: Well No. 3 and 4 Update City Engineer Jankowski explained that staff is asking for approval of three modifications to the existing contract on Well No. 3. The first request is authorization of a $701 contract addition to cover the cost of two concrete-filled protective bullards and a concrete pad to accommodate the electrical power transformer. It was anticipated that the electric utility would supply these as a part of their installation, but the power utility does not provide for these materials. Second, staff is requesting an increase of $645.45 to accommodate a larger chlorine booster pump. The pump specified was based on an anticipated well capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute but the actual capacity is 20 percent higher than that. The third modification involves the addition of a pressure switch to serve as a control for Well No. 3. The cost of this addition is $4,418. Mr. Jankowski continued that the City has been advised that they may wish to have a test well drilled at the location chosen for Well No. 4 prior to constructing the production well. Although Well No. 3 produced more than the targeted output of 1,000 gallons per minute, the thickness of the aquifer was thinner than expected. The generalized bedrock surface elevation map shows that the proposed site for Well No. 4 would be located in approximately the center of a minor bedrock valley, which suggests that the water-bearing aquifers might be still thinner than Well No. 3. A thinner aquifer would reduce the potential capacity of the well or could prohibit the use of blasting for the development of the well and consequently the production may be only in the usage of 600 to 800 gallons per minute. Three quotes were received to do this work and Mr. Jankowski presented those quotes. The low bid came in from E.H. Renner & Sons. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to recommend Council approval of a change order authorizing changes in the scope of Well House No. 2 and Well No. 4 projects. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer, Haas Steffen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consideration of Replacing Chapter 8.30 of City Code (Sewage Disposal Systems) with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 Due to lack of time, this case was tabled. Road and Bridge Committee/June 10, 1997 Page 4 of 5