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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 5 He explained their goal was to create a document that was appealing to the eye, very readable by all ages of residents, and to provide information regarding the quality of the water within the City. He added that several videotapes of this subject matter would be available at the schools and library for further review. Director of Public Works Ulrich advised that staff and the Department of Health, after conducting several tests of the individual vessels at the water treatment facility and various sampling points, have determined that the arsenic level previously reported was traced to a spicket they obtained a sample from. He explained that the reclaim tank was cleaned, as it is on an annual basis, and after the spicket was replaced with a stainless steel fixture, the arsenic level was reduced to less than one part per billion, which is virtually non-detectable. He advised that even if the Federal Government was to lower the regulations on arsenic, which are currently at 50 parts per billion, the City will still be in compliance, as of their current testing. Council Member Stigney inquired if the water quality report was required to be mailed individually to all residents' homes, or if it could have been included or inserted into a newsletter. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated the report could have been included in a newsletter, and various communities have chosen different methods by which to distribute this information. He pointed out, however, staff has spent a considerable amount of time and effort producing this document, and wanted to insure it was not simply missed in the newspaper. Council Member Stigney inquired regarding the cost of the mailing. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated he was uncertain. Mayor Coughlin stated he had received several comments and telephone calls from residents expressing that this report was very professionally done, and was appealing and eye-catching. He pointed out, especially in light of the arsenic incident reported in the Star Tribune, it was a good idea to distribute a separate document, which would draw attention to the fact that the City's water quality is great. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated staff has received some complaints and concerns regarding the newly painted stripes on Edgewood Drive, in terms of the double yellow line at the entrance to the City Hall parking lot. He explained there was some confusion in regard to making a left-hand turn into the parking lot, when travelling south off of Highway 10. He stated he has asked the Project Engineer if it would be possible to redesign the pattern to indicate a double left-hand turn, and utilize one lane for a left-hand turn to the east and west. He was informed, however, the striper is booked until the end of the year, and this would not be possible at this time. He inquired if the Council had heard any similar concerns. Mayor Coughlin noted an individual who had come to visit him at City Hall had encountered some confusion when attempting to enter the City Hall parking lot. Director of Public Works Ulrich advised, although a vehicle may not pass another vehicle on a double yellow line, it is permissible to cross the double yellow line for turning purposes. No further reports were considered.