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the City water from Lino Lakes if needed, but it has worked in the other direction with Lino Lakes using water from Centerville. He further commented that this Council is working pro actively on improving streets, drainage, and water and has asked the City Engineer to do a report on water including the water tower construction. Mr. Shimon asked whether Council would still move forward if everyone on Peltier Lake Drive did not desire water. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that Council will listen to residents and work with them to ensure the most cost effective way of bringing City water to them but is charged with doing the best job they can for the entire City and bringing water to this area and looping the system will benefit the entire City. She further clarified that this is not a popular vote and is not something residents by majority can say no to. Council Member Lee said he understood the comments of residents, but improving the City's water system is a benefit to the entire community and in the best interest of the City. Mr. Tim Larson, 1775 Peltier Lake Drive, indicated it would be necessary to drill two holes in each yard so that the open cutting would be cheaper. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated the City would take the cheapest method possible based on the recommendation of the City Engineer. Mr. Larson suggested looping from the outlet of the new development down Peltier Lake Drive to Centerville Road and that would cost $80,000 and using the $50,000 from Lakeland Circle that would leave $30,000 for the developer to pay and the City would have its loop. Mayor Sweeney explained that the City needed to connect Peltier Lake Drive at Mill Road to have a true loop. Council Member Capra clarified that the water restrictions are a measure to conserve water, not because there is not water available. Mayor Sweeney commented that at peak usage, the City's water tower is emptied 10 times per day. Mr. Bob Hoye, 7288 Mill Road, asked when this project would be completed. He then asked if there would be a breakdown of costs available for residents to comment on. He further said that he would be interested in paying more now for both the water and the road reconstruction if it would cost him less in the long run. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that Council will ask for more information and make a determination as to whether it is most feasible to reconstruct now or at a later date. Mr. Schluender indicated that the project is set for this summer, with an anticipated completion date of October. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked what would happen if residents were somehow bypassed and their wells failed. City Attorney Hoeft indicated he could not Page 9 of17