HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 23-109 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.
Rob 4rty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk