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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 4 goals and requirements (Charter). She believes this program would take things to the 133 next level; it would be helpful in the audit process as well. 134 135 The council will receive additional information at the April work session based on 136 questions raised by the council. 137 138 4. Smart Irrigation Controller Program – Environmental Coordinator Nelson 139 reported. Mr. Nelson noted the council’s past discussion on this topic. He added that 140 irrigation is a very important element in conservation. 141 142 Councilmember Lyden said he has had his questions answered by staff and is comfortable 143 moving ahead with the program. 144 145 Councilmember Stoesz said his concern is the subsidy element. He asked about reducing 146 the subsidy and hitting more homes. Mr. Nelson noted that there is a price point where 147 public interest seems to drop off (more than $75 to $100); pricing options will continue to 148 be reviewed and updated. Councilmember Stoesz said he continues to be concerned with 149 the subsidy involved; he feels conservation can be handled well through education. 150 151 Councilmember Cavegn remarked that he supports the program. He foresees the 152 program being well received by the public and working well to create conversation in the 153 community about conservation. 154 155 Mayor Rafferty said he is concerned about “first come/first served”. Also he sees 156 language that infers that the impact won’t be measured as he would anticipate. Mr. 157 Nelson explained that water savings will show up with certain calculations. 158 159 The council thanked staff for coming forward with the program. 160 161 5. Outdoor Reader Boards – Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his 162 written report. He has provided pictures of what some other cities are utilizing as well as 163 possible funding sources. 164 165 Mayor Rafferty said he brought this up because he feels it is can be an important element 166 of the City’s communication efforts. He likes the idea of providing information in 167 another part of the City (such as Fire Station No. 2 on the southside). 168 169 Councilmember Stoesz recalled the portable message sign that was included in the budget 170 and wonders if that’s a better concept or just would be a part of the communication plan. 171 Public Services Director DeGardner confirmed that the portable sign was included in the 172 budget. 173 174 Councilmember Lyden suggested that he sees a communication plan should be a part if 175 strategic planning done by the council. He values communication to the public; he still 176 wants to see a “welcome to Lino Lakes” sign. 177