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funding for other parks. Finance Director Lynch stated that any match funds for an inclusionary park would be in addition to the $90,000 allocated annual for park maintenance. Councilmember Stoesz asked of partnering with Anoka County for a funding request. Director Grochala opined that a municipal request would be better received. Public Service Director Rick DeGardner provided comments on potential costs. Council concurred in moving forward with submission of a Capital Budget Request in the amount of $1.5 million to fund an inclusionary park. Director Grochala will bring forward a resolution of support for Council consideration at the June 12, 2023 regular meeting. 4. Water Appropriation Permit Update Community Development Director Michael Grochala updated Council on the status of the pending civil case regarding the groundwater management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie du Chien-Jordan Aquifer. He provided background on the permit and noted that three of the four permit amendment requirements are being appealed by the City and other cities. Director Grochala also mentioned recent state legislation passed in May which requires establishment of a workgroup of stakeholders, including the City, to assist in plan development of a comprehensive plan to ensure access to sufficient drinking water to communities in the White Bear Lake area. Reduction of water use for irrigation was discussed by Council as it continues to be a major concern. Director Grochala noted that the appeal outcome could result in a full irrigation ban; currently the City is not bound to any irrigation bans due to the appeal status. Council discussed issues related to irrigation bans, including use the current water restrictions in place, and noted that clarification needs to be made with regard to the restriction times so that information put out by the City is consistent with code. Staff provided updates on enforcement efforts and Public Services Director Rick DeGardner noted that while door hangers and informational warnings have been issued the past several years, the City will now be issuing citations. 5. Council Compensation City Administrator Sarah Cotton proposed to Council an ordinance amendment to update Council compensation to be consistent with staff rate increases, to be effective in 2024. Mayor Rafferty provided brief background information on previous Council positions related to compensation which brought forward a plan to make these compensation requests