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COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> 199 <br /> 200 6E) Consider Resolution No. 23-29, Authorizing 2024 Environmental and Natural <br /> 201 Resources Trust Fund Application for Water Stewardship—Community Development Director <br /> 202 Grochala reviewed the written Staff report noting the City provides treated water to approximately <br /> 203 17,000 residents and over 200 businesses. He shared about the aquafer that the City draws water from, <br /> 204 noting decreasing levels of White Bear Lake, and that the DNR has identified Lino Lakes as an area of <br /> 205 specific concern where groundwater resources are at risk of overuse and degrading quality. He shared <br /> 206 about typical pumping volumes and trying to change customer habits and use comsumption through <br /> 207 education and timely information. The City applied the previous year for a grant and was <br /> 208 unsuccessful; this year they have scaled back a bit and are reapplying this year for installation of a <br /> 209 tower antennae, base station for Citywide continuous data collection, and the acquisition of the <br /> 210 software for analytics in the customer portal. <br /> 211 <br /> 212 Mayor Rafferty asked about odd/even watering days and how the program is working. Mr. Grochala <br /> 213 replied it is intended to help with fire use so everyone is not on the system at the same time and it <br /> 214 spreads out the use. He noted there are still people who water too much. He noted the new system will <br /> 215 help with system alerts comparing usage from the previous year, and there have been extreme events <br /> 216 where someone went south for the winter and the City did not find out until water started coming out <br /> 217 of the basement. This type of software will assist in the customer and City getting those alerts. <br /> 218 <br /> 219 Mayor Rafferty asked about people in continual violation of the odd/even day, and stated the City is <br /> 220 hanging door hangers and noted they are finding people if they are just not paying attention. Mr. <br /> 221 Grochala replied in the affirmative noting the City may have to take stronger action in curbing that <br /> 222 use. He shared about restrictions when White Bear Lake gets below a certain level and noted at some <br /> 223 point the City may need to impose restrictions and they need to help people to be aware of the need to <br /> 224 comply with requirements the City faces. He noted groundwater is not being replenished as fast as <br /> 225 they are being pulled out and it is something people need to be cognizant of. <br /> 226 <br /> 227 Councilmember Ruhland asked regarding people who winter in the south, is the City able to remotely <br /> 228 shut off their water in case of a leak. Mr. Grochala replied he is not 100% certain but stated the City <br /> 229 could be notified and if the owner could not be reached, the City could shut off at the curb-stop. <br /> 230 <br /> 231 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 23-29 as presented. Councilmember <br /> 232 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br /> 233 <br /> 234 UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> 235 There was no Unfinished Business. <br /> 236 <br /> 237 NEW BUSINESS <br /> 238 There was no New Business. <br /> 239 <br /> 240 COMMUNITY EVENTS <br /> 241 There were no events announced. <br /> 242 <br /> 243 COMMUNITY CALENDAR <br /> 244 <br /> 245 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead <br /> 246 March 27,2023 through April 10,2023 <br /> 2474. Wednesday, March 29 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Environmental Board <br /> 248 4 Monday, April 3 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session <br /> 5 <br />