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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 9,2015 ` ; 7:00 o'clock p.m. `� � �� Curtis stated they need to be beyond the 75-foot setback. � �� Walsh noted anything within the 0-75 foot zone would need to come before the City Council,which � would cover the issue with the hardcover. Walsh stated the Planning Commission approved the draft ordinance 6-1 and that he was in attendance at that meeting. Walsh stated in his view it is important to see someone discuss applications like this and the passion that they have when they are talking about it. Walsh stated videotaping the Planning Commission meetings would allow that. Gaffron stated Staff will draft something for the Council to review in a couple of weeks based on tonight's discussion. Levang moved,Cornick seconded,to table Application No. 143707,Amend Zoning Ordinance Tezt: Add Language to 78-1405 Non-Encroachment Section Regarding Retaining Walls. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 7. #15-3714 CREATE SECTION 14-142 WELLHEAD PROTECTION ORDINANCE— ORDINANCE NO. Edwards stated the purpose of this ordinance is to create Section 14-142 to provide for wellhead protection by prohibiting new private wells where public water supply is available. In October of 2013, the City adopted its Wellhead Protection Plan. The WHPP is a requirement of the Minnesota Department of Health under Minnesota State Statutes and is a method of preventing contamination of a public water supply well by effectively managing potential contaminant sources in the area which contributes water to a public water supply well. Edwards stated part of the plan was a series of improvements the City agreed to do to protect its wells. One of those requirements was to establish an ordinance to protect the wells by prohibiting new private wells within protection zones,which corresponds with the City's water distribution system. If a person has a fully functioning well,they will not be required to be connected to the city water until the well becomes nonfunctioning or the building undergoes major remodeling resulting in an increase in water use that exceeds the capacity of the well. If it is not feasible to connect to a public water supply or if private on-site water supplementation is required as determined by the City of Orono,a well may be drilled in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the Minnesota Deparhnent of Health. At the time connection to the public water supply is completed,all existing private wells no longer in use shall be capped by a licensed well contractor. Printup asked if that means that if a private well fails,the property owner cannot drill another one or whether they are allowed to drill on an alternate site. Edwards concurred that there are numerous alternate sites for drilling another well on any particular property. Walsh asked if this is a mandate or a suggestion they would like the City to follow. Edwards stated it is a suggestion. Page 9 of 25