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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 Council Member Lyden said that he shared Ms. Cunningham concern about some of the ditches in the City because they are very full. Ms. Cunningham said that the ditches are in need of repair and suggested that they be repaired before there is any more damage. Council Member Lyden noted RCWD says they are managing the rate of water going into the ditches, however, there is no managing the volume of water that is increased and this is an issue that RCWD is dealing with and he felt the City should also deal with this concern. Ms. Cunningham asked the City to make sure that the ditches do not get plugged while the construction is going on. Ms. Cunningham asked why the City is considering a water tower now when there is already a water station in the Clearwater Creek subdivision. Mr. Ahrens said that the water tower, well and pump house work hand in hand. The well is pulling the water from the ground and pushes it into the tank. The tank keeps constant pressure and provides adequate water available for safety reasons. Amy Donlin, 6100 Centerville Road - Ms. Donlin said that she heard that the City of Hugo had a water tower not too far from Clearwater Creek which was only at 10% capacity. She asked if it was out of the question to share with another nearby city? Is a million dollar water project necessary? Ms. Donlin said she would like to be convenience that this City has to spend a million dollars on another water tower so close to Centerville and Hugo. Ms. Donlin said that she would not want to build a $250,000.00 house anywhere in the proximity of a big water tower. She thought a water tower would diminish the values of those homes. Ms. Donlin noted that a water tower cannot be hid by a berm or trees and this would diminish the aesthetic value of the neighborhood. Mr. Ahrens said that the water tower will be in place before most of the homes are constructed and sold. People purchasing the homes will be able to see the water tower. He noted that typically water towers are located in residential areas and cited the water tower in Shoreview as an example. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Hugo water tower is too small for the future needs of Lino Lakes. That water tower is some distance from Lino Lakes and that would make construction of a water main from that facility very expensive. Ultimately, Lino Lakes will need this water tower so connecting to Hugo's water tower would be a waste of dollars even though it may save a few years. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City approached the City of Centerville to see if they are interested in sharing the Lino Lakes water tower. There is a possibility of sharing facilities with Centerville. Ms. Donlin said that she did not see the heron logo on the Lino Lakes water tower. Ms. LaForest said it is coming and there will be a presentation to staff tomorrow on the use of the logo. Council Member Neal moved to close the public hearing at 9:08 P.M. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. No action is needed by the City Council this evening. PAGE 25