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