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<br />COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Request for an Interim Use Permit to Allow for a Temporary Well House; <br />Case of City of Ramsey Public Works Department <br /> <br />Management Intern Gladhill stated the Ramsey Public Works Department Utilities Division has <br />submitted an application for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to place a temporary well house on the <br />same parcel as Fire Station No. 1. A Well House is needed for the chemical feed for Wells 7 and <br />8, A larger water treatment plant is planned for the adjacent property, and all operations for this <br />proposed temporary well house can be incorporated into the new water treatment plant upon <br />construction of such a facility. The temporary well house is proposed to be constructed of wood <br />frame construction as opposed to block walls. The change in building materials reflects a <br />significant cost savings due to the temporary nature of the structure. The proposed location of <br />the temporary well house meets and/or exceeds the minimum required setbacks for the <br />Public/Quasi Public District. The timeframe for construction of the proposed future water <br />treatment plant is not known at this time. The maximum duration of an IUP is five years from <br />the date of approval, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Mr. Gladhill stated the <br />Planning Commission met on July 11 and held a public hearing regarding the IUP application. <br />The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the application based on <br />findings of fact adopted favorable of the applicant. He indicated the size of the well house has <br />been requested at up to 500 square feet. The facility has been reduced in size to 200 square feet <br />for cost savings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked why the well house will be temporary instead of permanent. <br /> <br />Civil Engineer II Linton replied this well house is for Wells 7 and 8, which are the last two wells <br />the City will be able to drill. The functioning part of this well house could be moved into the <br />new water treatment plant when it is built. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired about the chemical feed. <br /> <br />Civil Engineer II Linton replied the chemicals used are chlorine and fluoride. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson indicated a large benefit of the surface water treatment facility will <br />be that it will remove potassium and manganese from the water supply, which will eliminate the <br />need to flush the water mains twice per year'. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey asked if five years is the limit for an IUP or if there will be an extension <br />request. <br /> <br />Management Intern Gladhill replied that Engineering Staff has said that the construction of the <br />future water treatment plant is anticipated within three to five years. There will be an <br />opportunity for Council to extend the IUP if necessary. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson noted that the City does not have an answer yet as to whether they <br />will have a surface water treatment plant in three years, There are a lot of issues with the <br /> <br />City Council / July 17,2007 <br />Page 3 of5 <br />