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August 23, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Mayor Johnson thanked the entire DX team for their work on behalf of the City. She believed this meeting to be an historic event as the Council would be taking a positive step forward to improve the City’s water. She was confident in the decision that was being made by the Council and thanked staff for providing a thorough report on this item. Councilmember Burg appreciated the efforts of the DX team as well. She appreciated the fact that City staff had visited several water treatment plants and had designed a system that could be self-maintained. She understood another well may be created (Well #16) near Driftwood Park and requested that public water be brought into this park. She then asked for further clarification on the cleaning standards that were being used for the City’s water. Mr. Kiel reviewed the State’s water standards for 1,4-dioxane noting Minnesota had much higher standards than other states. Councilmember Strub believed the achievements being made by the City for its water treatment were monumental. He understood safe drinking water was critical to the community and was proud of the work being completed by the City. He questioned how much it would cost for to maintain and properly train staff on the new system. Mr. Kiel stated he was working with Scott to plan the additional staff hours that would be needed. He discussed the agreement with the Army and how this would be covered through the settlement. He then reviewed the training that would be provided onsite by Trojan. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he received a question from a resident wondering why New Brighton does not stay on Minneapolis water and avoid the water treatment plant upgrades. City Manager Lotter explained the City has an obligation to recover the contamination. Mr. Kiel added that it was the socially correct thing to do to recover the City’s water given how water sources will be challenged in the future. He wanted to set the City up for success. He understood the City had a great setup with the City of Minneapolis but noted this water supply was vulnerable as well. Further discussion ensued regarding the process that will be followed for the water treatment plant. Councilmember Bauman questioned how informed the Army had to be throughout this process. Mr. Kiel noted the agreements have been structured to ensure the Army was informed, but all decisions were being made by the City. He reported the Army would be contacted at the 50% design phase and will receive all reports from Barr Engineering. He explained the entire process was very transparent. City Manager Lotter provided further comment on the nature of the relationship the City had with the Army based on the structured settlement. He indicated a meeting was held yearly with the Army and Pentagon officials in August or September of each year. He believed the relationship between the City and the Army was very cordial. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Nonconforming Use Permit for an unaddressed property located on the 500 block of 1st ST SW, Parcel Identification #323023120022. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving a Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Nonconforming Use Permit for an unaddressed property located on the 500 block of 1st ST SW, Parcel Identification #323023120022 subject to 12 conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach explained the applicant is requesting the following land use approvals in support of construction of a 3,360 SF modular office building, and supportive surface parking, landscaping and utility improvements, at the unaddressed site (PID #323023120022) located immediately east of 587 1st ST SW: • Site Plan: Required to ensure minimum industrial district development standards are met and is necessary in order to secure a building permit. 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Nonconforming Use Permit for an unaddressed property located on the 500 block of 1st ST SW, Parcel Identification #323023120022.