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October 3, 2019

What is the purpose of tonight’s meeting?

 Provide property owners with information about the proposed

project.

 Strictly an informational meeting.

Background Information

 State and 3M settled February 20, 2018  $850 million in funds to address PFAS in the East Metro

 $25 million set aside for Expedited Projects

 Expedited Project submittals  Project review process  Project award

 Approved on September 18, 2019

River Acres Neighborhood

• 123 properties
• 88 homes above Health

Based Values “HBVs” in 2018

• 27 additional wells with

PFAS

• Whole house GAC filters

Project Scope

 Extend Water Main  Provide Individual Services  Plumbing Modifications  Seal Existing Wells  New Street Surface  No Sewer Extension  All costs covered by 3M

settlement agreement and trunk water fund

Public Improvements

 Water Main Extension Along Roadway  Install Hydrants for Fire Protection  New Pavement Surface

 No assessments for street work

Private Improvements

 Water Service  Plumbing Modifications  Well Sealing  Restoration  Temporary Construction Easement

Funding Breakdown

 Total Project Cost =  Settlement Fund=  Water Utility (for oversizing)=

*No cost to property owners for project* $7,188,632 $7,018,352 $170,280

Benefits of City Water

 Regular inspections by Minnesota Department of Health  Certified water operators  Annual testing for 100+ contaminants  Pressure maintained during power outages  Reduced home insurance with hydrant coverage

City Water Bill - Monthly

• Average Water Bill: $12/month
• Lawn Irrigation: Additional $12-$15/month

City Water vs. Private Well Costs

City Water Annual Costs

New Service Connection Cost $0 (Funded by 3M Settlement Agreement) Annual water bill (average home) $150 Service Connection Repair (Every 40 Years) $40 Water Quality Testing (Completed by MDH) $0 Total $190

Private Well Annual Costs

Well Replacement (Every 50 Years) $320 Well Pump Replacement (Every 20 Years) $100 Pressure Tank Replacement (Every 15 Years) $70 Well Pump Energy Usage $20 Water Quality Testing (recommended) $30 Total $540

Schedule/Next Steps

 September 18, 2019 – Council Approved MPCA

Agreement

 October 3, 2019 – River Acres Neighborhood

Meeting

 Week of October 7, 2019 – Begin Survey Work and

In-Home Plumbing Inspections

 Fall 2019 – Preliminary Design Work  December 2019 – Plans Approved by Council  February 2020 – Project Bidding  March 2020 – Host Second Neighborhood Meeting  Spring 2020 – Construction Begins

Questions ?

Thank You!

Ryan Burfeind, PE City Engineer rburfeind@cottagegrovemn.gov 651-458-2899 Project Information and Updates: Website: www.cottagegrovemn.gov/RiverAcresWater Email: riveracreswm@sehinc.com