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August 1l, 2010 Page 1014 2. Developing contaminated sources management strategies Meeting Repeat No. 10.187 New Brighton has eleven wells, six were classified as vulnerable (wells 3, 4, 5, 6, 14 and 15) ane five were classified as not vulnerable (wells 8, 9, 10, 11, 12). Mayor Jacobsen questioned the depth of the most vulnerable wells. Mr. Greer responded the most vulnerable wells would be in the Prairie Du Chien reservoir. Director Wyffels noted that the Department of Health has administered this plan to keep all communities in compliance. The detect levels on the vulnerable wells after the carbon filter processing is completed were described as non -detect. Councilmember Burg questioned how long it takes water to get through the aquifers. Mr. Greer responded it can vary anywhere from weeks, months, decades or as long as 10,000 years from the Mt. Simon aquifer. Councilmember Bauman questioned if New Brighton has a lot of fluoride in its water supply. Director Wyffels explained that the city is required to fluoridate its water supply within established guidelines. Councilmember Samuelson suggested residents obtain the City's Consumer Confidence report or visit the City's website for more information on the City's water supply. Director Wyffels suggested any interested parties could set up a tour of the water treatment plant. Mayor Jacobsen opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 pm, Mayor Jacobsen asked for comments from the audience, there were none. Motion by Councibnember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to close the Public Hearing, 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 6:55 pm. Council Business I. Consideration ofApplication for a Solicitor License, Walters Recycling & Refuse. Report No. 10-185. 'Moved from Consent Agenda.. City Manager Lotter introduced the item, stating solicitor licenses require council approval. Rob Noterman, representing Walters Recycling and Refuse reported they will be looking for new customers in the City of New Brighton. Mr. Noterman stated they will be soliciting door to door and will not approach homes with "No Soliciting" signs posted. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to issue a solicitor license to Walters Recycling & Refuse, Inc. valid from August 12, 2010 until October 12, 2010. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Council Business I. ComdaaSon of Application for a Solicirc License, waiters Recycli &Refuse Report No. 11 185. *Moved Sum Consent Agenda.