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May 28, 2013 Page 4 of 8 of the Wellhead Protection Plan with the Council. He indicated after the presentation, the Council would hold a public hearing and take resident comments. John Grear, Senior Engineer with Barr Engineering stated the Wellhead Protection Plan was required under Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rules and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. He reported the wellhead protection plans have two parts. The first part was the study of the delineation of Wellhead Protection Area and Drinking Water Supply Management Area. The second part was the identification of potential contaminant sources and development of a management plan. He commented wells 8 -10 were determined to be not vulnerable given the fact each was a deep well. Mr. Grear explained the City's other six wells were shallow and could be vulnerable to contamination. He then reviewed the aquifer vulnerability throughout the City. It was noted the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) had approved delineations and assessments of the City's wells in June of 2010. One of the main parts of Part 2 was the potential contaminant source inventory. This inventory found 500 active wells throughout the City, approximately 100 properties that have storage tanks, in the areas of high vulnerability 1 old dumpsite and four properties where a contaminant spill had occurred, 33 properties with Class V disposal wells, and 7 properties with permitted hazardous waste generators. The goals of the Wellhead Protection Program were reviewed in detail, along with action plans for protecting the City's source water aquifers. Mr. Grear commented the implementation of the Wellhead Protection Plan would occur over several years and would cost $3,000 - $8,000 per year. He noted the MDH has a grant program to help with costs of implementation. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if the cost of the implementation plan was for the entire DWSMA or just for the City of New Brighton. Mr. Grear indicated these estimated expenses were for New Brighton alone. He stated that collaboration between the cities would be encouraged. Councilmember Burg asked if the City would be notified if a high capacity well were installed in New Brighton. Mr. Grear reported that new businesses applied with the State of Minnesota for high capacity wells, and the City could request notification. Public Works Director Wyffels did not anticipate the installation of any high capacity wells in the City or neighboring communities due to the fact the surrounding areas were built out. Councilmember Jacobsen inquired if the TCAAP redevelopment would have implications on the DWSMA. Mr. Grear stated there could be some implications, but most would be good, as the site would be cleaned up. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to open the Public Hearing. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to close the Public Hearing. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. Public Works Director Wyffels noted the final Wellhead Protection Plan would come back before the Council later this summer for final approval. Council Business 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor Communication Letter and Reports on Compliance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2012. Report No. 13 -125. Council Business 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor Communication Letter and Reports on Compliance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2012. Report No. 13 -125.