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June 9, 2015 Page 3 of 4 He reported the CAT recommends that the Council authorize the City Manager to keep the water conservation measures in place as long as necessary to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of New Brighton residents and businesses. Councilmember StnJb requested further information on the City's current water usage. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting reported the City currently used 2 million gallons of water per day. This was divided between residents and businesses in the City. He stated at the weather ramps up, additional water was used to sprinkle yards and gardens. Councilmember Jacobsen asked what the peak water use was during the summer months. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting commented that the City could provide 4.5 million gallons of water through the Mt. Sinai wells. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if the City would allow for extra watering off new sod and seed. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting indicated the City would make an exception for properties with new sod or seed. He reported the City would work with public safety to monitor this situation. Councilmember Bauman appreciated staff's thorough report. She noted that some homeowners on Long Lake use lake water to sprinkle their grass. She commended staff for being proactive in addressing the City's water concerns. Mayor Jacobsen believed the constant i imniton ng by staffwould assist in properly educating the public. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to recommend the City establish a water conservation program authorizing the City Manager to implement water restrictions when the demand for water is close to exceeding the City's supply capabilities and when the public water reserve capacities are insufficient to protect the community. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reuorts, Announcements and Umlatcs Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported several members of staff recently traveled the Tucson to visit a water treatment plant. A summary of the trip would be provided to Council on Wednesday, June 101" Gina Bauman Councilmerber Bauman reported the EDC met on June 3`d. The EDC discussed the TIF Management Plan Update. She thanked Mark huff and Jeanne Voigt from Ehlers & Associates for their presentation. She indicated the EDC would meet next on July 15c Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission would meet on June 16t ". He stated he would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth, Minnesota June 24 -26, 2015. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported the Public Safety Commission would meet on Monday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety meeting. He reported the Fill the Boot Campaign would be underway June 9 -11. Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen had nothing to report. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates