2020-07-22 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2020 with education (Open House/literature/baby formulas that are low in Manganese) and the use of equipment such as reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, etc. He stated that several larger communities are taking action to reduce contaminates in drinking water by constructing water treatment facilities such as Brooklyn Park, Ramsey, Lino Lakes, etc. He stated that these were large steps and very expensive steps. He also stated that the MN Department of Health will be out testing wells within the next 18 months and also stated that they would more than likely complete two (2) sets of testing as it is recommended to test back to back due to pump variabilities, etc. He also reported that he has worked with the Public Works Director on this issue. Council Member Koski stated that he had concerns for younger and old individuals that were more susceptible and that he felt education was a wonderful place to start that that other inexpensive avenues could help the delivery of safe/reliable drinking water to residents or equipment installed at their homes. He stated that the City of Lino Lakes is considering a $20,000,000 project and desires to have Centerville participate for $4,000,000. Administrator Statz stated that there were less expensive avenues available for a short term fix whereas the treatment plant would be a long term fix. He also stated that the City does not have the complaints about water staining and smelling or pipe scaling as maybe other communities have which would be another reason to justify such a project. Council Member Lakso asked if we currently treat our own water. City Administrator Statz stated that we do have a well room on the other side of Council Chambers but it is not filtered. He stated that it is mixed with three chemicals and then forwarded to residents. Administrator Statz stated that there is a lot of items that play into the ppb and requirements than meet the eye. Discussion ensued regarding if a child attends daycare in the City where precautions are taken and then returns home where nothing is done, we have completed our due diligence but the other community(ies) maybe not. Mr. Capelle stated that northern Anoka County appears to contain a higher level of Manganese that other communities in southern Anoka County but just slightly. He also stated that after an infant turns one year old the threshold increases to 300 ppb. Council Member Wilharber questioned the possibility of providing free bottled water to residents that desired it. Mr. Capelle stated that he felt a reverse osmosis system would be a more suitable solution in a home that had an infant or someone who was compromised/sensitive. Council Member Wilharber questioned the interconnection between the City of Lino Lakes and Centerville and questioned how often we take water from them comparative to how often they take water from us. He also questioned whether the Cities could buy water from each other. City Administrator Statz stated that generally they take water from the City and there are numerous ways apparatuses’ can be installed between the systems to allow for exchange, purchasing of water or filtration. Mr. Capelle stated that he was happy to hold a meeting to discuss/educate residents on Manganese similar to that which was held in Lino Lakes. Mayor Love added clarification as to the Lino Lakes water interconnection and that gallons are paid back between the two (2) entities. Administrator Statz concurred. Discussion ensued regarding a private homeowner getting their well tested for Manganese. Mr. Capelle stated that the City of Lino Lakes’ web site has the name of a lab that would complete testing along with the MN Dept. of Health. Page 3 of 14