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Since the last council meeting and the drilling of one disapointing well, a state geologist has identified five locations where drilling would be most likely to yield a good supply of water. Although all five sites are in the flood plain. Miller and councilman Brad Fisher told the council that proper construction of the well would avoid problems caused by flooding. *
The council authorized the mayor to start negotiations for the purchase of one of the parcels of land chosen by the geologist.
The council then discussed the emergency water rates that were to be applied during the time of shortage. Fisher said that the total cost to the town of buying water was SI 440.
Of this, $1,000 was actually paid for the water. The remaining costs were for
87.4%