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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 _____________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Hegland stated during the last meeting there was concerns with the cost of adding utilities under Highway 10 and the issue of bringing on another well that is currently not in working order. He added if the proposed cost estimate to provide utilities to the site is lower what is the City’s recourse. Director Ericson replied the utility lines under Highway 10 were proposed in early City plans. He added Council is going to authorize a feasibility report to get a true cost of providing utilities to the site. Engineers estimated the cost at $800,000 which would be shared between Medtronic and the City according to provisions in the development agreement. Commissioner Stevenson stated no matter if the utilities go under Highway 10, or what is found in the feasibility study, this will not make a difference to the resolution this evening. Director Ericson replied that is correct. Commissioner Stevenson asked if the City needs well 4 to supply adequate water supply to the buildings. Greg Lee, Public Works, replied no, bringing well 4 back on line is not contingent upon Medtronic. He referenced a report from 1978 indicating a recommendation to bring well 4 back on line and a 2001 City feasibility report with the same recommendation. Commissioner Scotch asked why it is recommended to bring the well back on line. Mr. Lee replied the well would add more depth and safety to the water system, such as if another well went off line. Commissioner Hegland asked how much excess capacity is there. Mr. Lee replied during peak demands it is barely met; however, they could take a higher capped well off peak control, use a back up generator, or put well 4 back on line. He added the Public Works Department will be presenting a proposal regarding this at a later date. Commissioner Miller asked what it takes to bring well 4 back on line. Mr. Lee replied approximately $450,000 and a pipe to the treatment line. Commissioner Scotch asked how are the pipes, noting some may be old and in need of replacement in the future. Mr. Lee replied the City is trying to initiate a rehabilitation program and regenerate the systems. Commissioner Hegland asked how much does this project impact the system presently. Mr. Lee replied based on current data from the AUAR, at full build out, about 120,000 gallons a day or 8.6 percent additional water supply. He added the City was always planning to use this land for industrial purposes and from a public works perspective it fits the comp plan well. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the City is in financial trouble. He also asked if Council was intimately involved in negotiating with Medtronic. Director Ericson replied the City is not in financial trouble and the Council was intimately involved in the process. Commissioner Zwirn stated he is shocked by the poor position Staff and the Council and legal representatives have put the taxpayers. He noted he has the rights and responsibility to question