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<br />G.6 Approve Proposal from Spheros Environmental to Complete Part 1 of the Wellhead <br />Protection Plan <br /> <br />The state of Minnesota’s Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program, administered by the Minnesota <br />Department of Health (MDH), requires all public water suppliers to develop local WHP <br />programs to protect local groundwater and drinking water sources. The goal of the plan is to <br />identify and manage potential sources of contamination in areas that supply water to the City’s <br />wells. These plans are to be amended approximately every 10 years in accordance with the <br />Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (Minnesota Rules parts 4720.5100 to 4720.5590). Staff has <br />been working with MDH to review the requirements for the amendment to our current WHP <br />Program. The WHP has two parts. Part 1, in general, includes development of a hydrogeologic <br />model, assessment of well and aquifer vulnerability and delineation of a Drinking Water Supply <br />Management Area (DWSMA). Part 2 is planning document, taking information from Part 1, and <br />identifying management strategies for potential contaminant sources. The City’s deadline to <br />complete both parts is March 31, 2029. Each part can take approximately one year to complete. <br />Staff obtained a proposal from Sphero’s Environmental to complete this work in the amount of <br />$29,400 for Part 1. Sphero’s has completed several Part 1 plans for communities and is qualified <br />to complete the work. Part 2 will be addressed separately once Part 1 has been completed. Staff <br />recommends Council approve the proposal from Spheros Environmental to complete Part 1 of <br />the WHPP. <br /> <br />N. Adjournment <br />