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Gem Lake News Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br />Step 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Black bear continued from page 1 <br />The agency also added that typically the bear will <br />wander off after a few days. Bears have also been <br />sighted in both Shoreview and Burnsville. <br /> <br />you as a human being. Running away is not <br />a great strategy, as it can trigger the bear’s instinct <br />to chase prey. Black bears hate noise. When you <br />see a bear, making a lot of noise, such as banging <br />pots and pans together, makes them very <br />uncomfortable. The National Park Service suggests <br />giving black bears an escape route. Never place <br />yourself between a mother bear and its cubs. All <br />those jokes about the ferocity of a momma bear are <br />true. Black bear attacks are extremely rare, <br />possible exception of a bear protecting its cubs. <br />Based on photos and behavior reported to the DNA <br />recently, it was determined that Gem Lake’s visitor <br />was like a young male. Please report any bear <br />sightings to city hall. <br /> <br /> <br />According to the National <br />Park Service, you should <br />stand your ground or <br />back away slowly if you <br />see a black bear. It is <br />also recommended to <br />wave your arms slowly so <br />the bear can recognize <br />Gem Lake Water Main Extension <br />Phase I FAQ’s <br /> GENERAL PROJECT QUESTIONS <br />Q-1. Why is the city proposing this water main <br /> extension now? <br /> A-1. 1-4 dioxane and PFAS have been detected in <br />the wells at levels that exceed Department <br />of Health, Health Based Guidelines. PCA website <br /> <br />Q-2. Which streets and properties are included in <br /> Phase I? <br /> A-2. All of Labore Rd, Little Fox Ln, Haven Ln, <br />Tessier Rd and parts of Goose Lake Rd and Big <br />Fox Rd. <br /> <br />Q-3. Is this project related to the recent well water <br /> testing results? <br /> A-3. Yes. <br />Q-4. Is connecting to municipal water mandatory for <br />my property? <br /> A-4. Yes, within 2 years of when the city provides <br /> service if receiving well sealing grant. Or 5 <br />years, otherwise (this is a requirement of the <br />grants received). <br />DRINKING WATER QUALITY & SAFETY <br />Q-5. Where will the new drinking water come from? <br />A-5. The City of Vadnais Heights <br />Q-6. Does Vadnais Heights have enough water <br /> capacity to serve Gem Lake residents? <br /> A-6. Yes, the entire system was modeled for <br /> capacity and was deemed sufficient to serve <br /> Gem Lake residents. <br />Q-7. Will the municipal water meet state and federal <br />drinking water standards? <br /> A-7. Yes. <br />Q-8. Will this eliminate concerns about 1,4 dioxane in <br />private wells? <br /> A-8. Yes, wells are required to be sealed. <br /> <br />continued on page 4 <br />