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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -2- February 9, 2005 John Zanmiller, St. Paul Regional Water Services Board of Directors -Review of 2004 for the St. Paul Regional Water Services (continued) Mr. Zanmiller spoke briefly about the importance of security for the water sources. He said he had an opportunity to tour the interior of the Highland water tower, a 70 year old structure, and see all of the security measures that are in place. The water utility is looking at additional water sources. They will be punching in more wells and have an opportunity to draw on some additional existing wells. The interconnection between Minneapolis and Saint Paul will cost in excess of $30 million and the Federal government is not overly enthusiastic about providing financial assistance. With regard to taste and odor issues, the water utility has restored wetlands, which act as natural filters, around Vadnais Lake; boosted its ability to pump well water that can be used to dilute the water coming primarily from the Mississippi River when taste and odor problems arise; and in March will sell $12 million in bonds to purchase and install granular activated carbon filters, which are anticipated to be operational in 2006. One fundamental resource everyone must have is water. If water is gone, we will be in a lot of trouble and the utility wants to make sure that all residents have that precious resource available to them. Council member Talbot asked about satisfaction with the utility's security measures. Mr. Zanmiller said the campus is secure and he spoke briefly about the Legislature being most helpful in making sure that certain utility information is not public information. Council member Lindstrom asked about Como Park. Mr. Zanmiller said there is no additional work planned for Como Lake at this point. Old sludge fields are being capped to create additional parks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Gehrz asked that two corrections be made to the January 26, 2005 Council minutes: Page 3, fourth paragraph, the first word should be water; Page 15, last paragraph, the resident's first name should be Glen. The minutes dated January 26, 2005 were unanimously approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Gehrz said that Consent Agenda Item G3: Appointment of Prosecuting Attorney, will be tabled this evening, and there is one addition to the Consent Agenda: Item G4: Compensation increases for Finance Director and City Administrator. a