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L ��,� RESOLUTION R85-2 q4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A SAFE WATER SUPPLY TO THOSE PROPERTIES ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE RAMSEY/WASHINGTION SANITARY LANDFILL #1 WHEREAS, certain properties in Lake Elmo have been adversely affected by the migration of contaminants from the Ramsey/Washington Sanitary Landfill #1; and, WHEREAS, various levels of contamination have been found in residential wells near the landfill property; and, WHEREAS, certain properties within Lake Elmo have experienced a decrease in market value due to the presence of these contaminants in the ground water; and, WHEREAS, the County Boards of Ramsey and Washington Counties have established an advisory committee to address these concerns; and, WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo has reviewed the findings of the advisory report and has heard public testimony at a public hearing on the matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council that the City of Lake Elmo hereby makes the following recommendations to Ramsey and Washington County Boards: 1. The City Council recommends that the Lake Elmo Water Supply Alternative D, as outlined in the Advisory Committee Report dated December, 1984, be selected by the Counties as the method to provide a safe water supply to the affected area. This water system will be owned and maintained by the City of Lake Elmo. 2. The water system and house service connections necessary to supply water to the 52 existing homes within Service Area A, as defined in the report, shall be constructed initially. 3. The well, pump and motor, pressure tank and water mains shall be sized -initially so that the water distribution system is expandable in the future to provide water to service area B should that become necessary. 4. Ramsey and Washington Counties shall be responsible for all costs associated with the installation of the initial water system to serve the 52 homes within Service Area A. The Counties shall also be responsible for costs associated with any future water main extension and service construction should contamination be found beyond the 52 initial connections. Annual operation and maintenance costs, as well as fire protection costs shall be negotiated wih the Counties.