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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION April 2, 2012 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 136 from the parade to the park without driving. The park has 77 parking spaces,the nearby <br /> 137 North Springs Church has offered their 83 spaces and adjacent city street parking would <br /> 138 also be available with up front planning. Ms. Wick added that the Chamber Board is <br /> 139 concerned that the business expo located at city hall has possibly reached capacity. <br /> 140 <br /> 141 Police Chief Swenson told the council that his concern is parking in the neighborhood as <br /> 142 well as pedestrian traffic on a very busy roadway(Lake Drive). He has discussed the <br /> 143 need for licensed officers providing traffic control at the cost of the festival sponsors. He <br /> 144 is not concerned about having the activities in the park. Ms. Divine noted that there <br /> 145 would be an impact on the very small festival budget if police overtime costs became <br /> 146 necessary; that could impact the ability to use Lino Park. The Police Chief suggested <br /> 147 that a discussion should occur at some time about moving the parade from the county <br /> 148 roadway. In the meantime,he is concerned about people, including children, crossing a <br /> 149 50 mph roadway. Regarding the cost the same type of traffic services are provided to <br /> 150 others in the community at a cost and so there is a precedent. Ms. Divine noted that the <br /> 151 council has chosen to waive certain costs to the city for BHD events especially in <br /> 152 association with the parade; perhaps that consideration could be extended. <br /> 153 <br /> 154 The mayor remarked that he understands the need for the event to grow. The council <br /> 155 should receive an update on event plans as they move forward. <br /> 156 <br /> 157 The meeting was recessed for a short break at 7:10 p.m. <br /> 158 <br /> 159 6. Water Conservation Education—Council Member Stoesz distributed a presentation <br /> 160 relative to water conservation. He noted that the subject is an area of interest to him, <br /> 161 especially since he grew upon a farm. He would like to see the council promote <br /> 162 education on the subject; the city is the owner of the water system so education about its <br /> 163 use is a responsibility. As his information denotes,the city's current odd/even watering <br /> 164 restrictions are not necessarily an effective tool. The mayor recalled discussion and <br /> 165 eventual change to tiered water use rates as a means to encourage conservation. He <br /> 166 doesn't believe that has turned out to make a difference. <br /> 167 <br /> 168 Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained that the city went to an odd/even day <br /> 169 sprinkling program as part of an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural <br /> 170 Resources. It is important that the city maintain a conservation program to remain in the <br /> 171 good graces of the state. He suggests that the most effective means of getting people to <br /> 172 conserve water is through a rate structure. The odd/even discussion can be complex and <br /> 173 he is certainly open to discussion on it. It's important to remember that what the city is <br /> 174 really trying to control is peak demand. City Engineer Wedel concurred that the city is <br /> 175 under obligation to plan for its water use. <br /> 176 <br /> 177 The mayor suggested that he supports a creative approach and he is impressed with <br /> 178 Council Member Stoesz's ideas. He wants the council to consider all approaches and <br /> 179 discussion of Mr. Stoesz work will continue. A council member added that education is <br /> 4 <br />