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90 Mr. Orcutt announced that more information on financing and costs will be put together <br />91 and provided to the council. <br />92 <br />93 The council discussed the intersection east of the first roundabout and how it will serve <br />94 area traffic. <br />95 <br />96 Mr. Orcutt explained the need to move forward in order to preserve a future construction <br />97 season while allowing time to impacted residents. <br />98 <br />99 Staff requested that the council forward any questions while staff will proceed to put <br />100 together additional information such as on costs. The council anticipates hearing more at <br />101 the March work session. <br />102 2. Water Supply System —Manganese Update —Community Development <br />103 Director Grochala reviewed his written report. There was an open house to answer <br />104 resident question on the manganese situation. There was not a huge turnout. Currently <br />105 staff is looking at refining information needed for consideration of a feasibility study for <br />106 treatment and will be reporting that to the council in the future. <br />107 <br />108 Mayor Rafferty thanked staff for the proactive approach taken to communicate the water <br />109 situation, with the understanding that the current situation meets requirements. He's <br />110 interested in understanding how future needs are being considered in planning. <br />111 <br />112 Administrator Karlson noted that a full review of City finances will be included as part of <br />113 the strategic planning session. That will give the council needed background for future <br />114 decisions. <br />115 <br />116 Council Member Stoesz asked if the City should halt irrigation in city parks this summer <br />117 to set a good example. Mayor Rafferty remarked that the City just authorized an <br />118 investment in irrigation monitors for park areas. Council Member Ruhland suggested <br />119 that the new technology may help the City reach a maximum water use reduction. Mr. <br />120 Grochala remarked that the Environmental Board is looking at a plan to communicate <br />121 with residents that will encourage and assist with reducing water consumption. <br />122 3. Presentation from Dean Quimby, Anoka Co. -Blaine Airport Advisory <br />123 Council — Mr. Quimby addressed the council. He spoke about the history of the <br />124 advisory council. It was created by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to <br />125 allow for discussing how Anoka County airport could be expanded. The advisory group <br />126 dealt with that issue and he explained the results. The group still meets quarterly to deal <br />127 with such things are noise, monitoring use of the airport, etc. The original concept of the <br />128 Anoka airport being utilized for smaller plans has been maintained. <br />3 <br />