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City Council Minutes — 07/22/02 <br /> Page 13 <br /> Councilmember Klausing asked staff and consultants for <br /> clarification regarding the potential of the City operating <br /> its own system; facility operation; size of treatment plant; <br /> and potential sites being City or Ramsey County Open <br /> Space. <br /> Ms. Jones responded as to preferred site locations and <br /> acreage required. <br /> Councilmember Kough sought information on any <br /> existing springs that could provide a temporary or <br /> emergency water source. <br /> Ms. Jones referred to the geological studies performed, <br /> stating that the City would need to construct several deep <br /> wells, as the studies did not indicate any artesian wells in <br /> the area. <br /> Mr. Rabey reported on attempts to obtain estimated costs <br /> to connect to the City of Minneapolis as a water source. <br /> Mr. Rabey indicated that based on their own internal cost <br /> estimates, the City of Minneapolis declined to provide <br /> estimated costs for the City of Roseville, as the City of <br /> Minneapolis was in the process of its own ongoing study <br /> with St. Paul Regional Water Services. <br /> Councilmember Kough asked if the City was going to be <br /> confronted with water shortages in the next twenty (20) <br /> years. <br /> Mr. Rabey responded that it was fair to say that people <br /> were becoming more aware of water usage and that the <br /> State now requires water conservation plans from various <br /> entities. <br /> Councilmember Schroeder suggested that Mr. Schwartz <br /> complete his staff report before additional questions were <br /> raised. <br /> Mr. Schwartz continued reviewing financial implications <br />