City Manager J. Hatch gave a report regarding the Utility Advisory Board. A. Tanis stated that he attended the Ground Water Stewardship program and they are going to begin a program to close all abandoned wells. That will also be in urban areas where city water and sewer come through. Some wells have not been properly closed. There will be a grant available.
People can apply to to get a portion of the money back for officially closing a well.
They are trying to eliminate ground water contamination. He said that there are thousands of them in this area. Mayor Knottnerus thought it would be a good issue to put in the news letter. D. Kent had a question regarding an identification sign for Jason Ridge Condos. Assistant City Manager will get a clarification.