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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 10, 2020 *APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. I & PARTIAL PAYREQUEST NO. 1 TO NEW LOOK CONTRA CTING FOR CO LINTY R OAD D & GREENBRIER STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2 019- 01 & 2 019- 02 *APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2020 ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torlcelson/Fischer/Montour/McGraw Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVAL OF LOCAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN The Public Works Director explained that the Department of Natural Resources requires cities to submit a local water supply plan every five years. He reported that the plan addresses where drinking water originates, how it is treated, how it is distributed, the trend for annual water consumption in the City, and measures in place for conservation. He noted that the plan is scaled back for Little Canada since the City purchases its water already treated from St. Paul Regional Water Services, so the City does not have any wells or treatment processes. He stated the plan discusses the measures the City has taken to promote water conservation which include seasonal water rates and the daytime sprinkling ban. He reported that historically the City has had pretty stable usage from year-to-year with small annual decreases and increases caused mainly by changes in precipitation. He stated that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the plan as submitted and it will be inserted as a chapter of the Little Canada 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Keis asked about the statement that there is a Little Canada water main very close to a Vadnais Heights water pipe. He asked if they could be connected in case there is a problem with our water supply from St. Paul. The Public Works Director explained that Little Canada ran city water in 2004 to the Twin Lake area, but it is not easy to connect to Vadnais Heights water due to the different type of water that Vadnais has and it can damage our water system. He stated that it could technically be done, but would be a complicated process. Fischer asked if the City could reach out to the largest water users to see if they hayv , w. ter conservation plans. The Public Works Director stated that can be done, and he has already talked to Abbott who has a fairly extensive conservation plan. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-6-76 —APPROVE THE 2020 LOCAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torlcelson/Fischer/Montour/McGraw Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 3