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