10-09-2023 Council Meeting Packet

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CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 23-109 AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF WELL NO. 4 REPURPOSING PLAN WHEREAS, Ramsey County District Court Order issued a judgment 62-CV-13-2414 on August 30, 2017 regarding the groundwater management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie du Chein-Jordan Aquifer; and WHEREAS, Groundwater pumping from high capacity wells within 5 miles of White Bear Lake has been identified as a factor in fluctuating lake levels; and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes as a good steward of the natural resources is sensitive to and recognizes its responsibility to minimize impact to the aquifer and other water resources, where feasible; and WHEREAS, the City has received state grant funding and is preparing plans and specifications to begin construction of a Water Treatment Plant in 2024, and WHEREAS, operation of the plan will allow the City to shift well water pumping to wellheads located outside the 5 mile radius that are directly connected to the plant; and WHEREAS, the City has only one well, No. 4, within the 5 mile radius of White Bear Lake, which is also one of the City’s highest producing wells, and WHEREAS, as part of the Water Treatment Plant operational plan, Well No. 4 could be repurposed as a peaking well used for peak periods and emergencies; and WHEREAS, repurposing Well No. 4 as a peaking well is estimated to reduce its pumping volumes from an 3 year average of 189 million gallons per year (MGY) to 50 MGY; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that City staff is hereby authorized and directed to work with WSB LLC, the City Engineer, to develop a plan that repurposes Well No. 4 to a peaking well to become effective upon construction and operation of the water treatment plant. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9th day of October, 2023.