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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 14, 1984 Page Eight Arsenal Request re Estimated Cost to Furnish Municipal Water to Site CciUilcil was referred to several tabl es, prepared by Mayor Woodburn, indicating projected costs to Arden Hills if a water tower is built and the arsenal does not buy water; if arsenal contributes to capital cost of tower and does not pay a surcharge on water bill; what happens if the arsenal would pay nothing toward the cost of the tower and instead pay a factor times the general Village rate. Woodburn reported that the arsenal engineers have requested a rough cost estimate to provide them with City water; noted they know the costs of their other options. Christoffersen explained that specifics are not needed; they are looking for a rough estimate of . costs. Mulcahy expressed concerns re adequacy of water supply and cost of water from Roseville, length of contract with arsenal, whether the charges we establish will be adequate over a long period of time, etc. Rauenhorst expressed concern relative to Arden Hills' contract with Roseville; queried whether Roseville is committed to sell water to Arden Hills for us to sell to the arsenal at a profit. M~lcahy expressed his desire for a detailed proposal before ~ouncil; f~els he does not have enough data to make a decision. Woodburn explained that the question at this time is should we sell water to the arsenal under some circumstances, or not under any circumstances? Hicks - Yes Rauenhorst - No Christiansen - If we need a tower anyway, then it is reasonable to sell water to the arsenal to share the City's costs Mulcahy - No Woodburn - Yes, feels we can take a high figure which will reduce cost of water and tower for our citizens Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen that Council propose 33% arsenal share for tower expense and a water rate factor of 1 (Chart I, Column 3). . In discussion, Christiansen suggested some increase in rate also. Hicks moved to amend his motion to change the arsenal's share of facilities expense to 33% and the surcharge for water to 1.2. Motion carried (Hicks, Christiansen, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Rauenhorst and Mulcahy voting in opposition. (3-2) (Christoffersen to prepare letter) (Rauenhorst left the meeting at 11:50 p.m.) . Cable Communication Advisory Committee Recommendations (Deferred to another meeting when chairman 8aueris present). Finance Committee Appointment Woodburn appointed Scott deLambert as a member of the Finance Committee for the balance of 1984. Christiansen moved, seconded by Hicks, to ratify the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investment 5-4-84 - $125,000 at Twin City Federal @ 11.35% interest; to mature 5-3-85