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P19 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION April 2, 2012 DRAFT 136 from the parade to the park without driving. The park has 77 parking spaces, the nearby 137 North Springs Church has offered their 83 spaces and adjacent city street parking would 138 also be available with up front planning. Ms. Wick added that the Chamber Board is 139 concerned that the business expo located at city hall has possibly reached capacity. 140 141 Police Chief Swenson told the council that his concern is parking in the neighborhood as 142 well as pedestrian traffic on a very busy roadway (Lake Drive). He has discussed the 143 need for licensed officers providing traffic control at the cost of the festival sponsors. He 144 is not concerned about having the activities in the park. Ms. Divine noted that there 145 would be an impact on the very small festival budget if police overtime costs became 146 necessary; that could impact the ability to use Lino Park. The Police Chief suggested 147 that a discussion should occur at some time about moving the parade from the county 148 roadway. In the meantime, he is concerned about people, including children, crossing a 149 50 mph roadway. Regarding the cost the same type of traffic services are provided to 150 others in the community at a cost and so there is a precedent. Ms. Divine noted that the 151 council has chosen to waive certain costs to the city for BHD events especially in 152 association with the parade; perhaps that consideration could be extended. 153 154 The mayor remarked that he understands the need for the event to grow. The council 155 should receive an update on event plans as they move forward. 156 157 The meeting was recessed for a short break at 7:10 p.m. 158 159 6. Water Conservation Education — Council Member Stoesz distributed a presentation 160 relative to water conservation. He noted that the subject is an area of interest to him, 161 especially since he grew upon a farm. He would like to see the council promote 162 education on the subject; the city is the owner of the water system so education about its 163 use is a responsibility. As his information denotes, the city's current odd/even watering 164 restrictions are not necessarily an effective tool. The mayor recalled discussion and 165 eventual change to tiered water use rates as a means to encourage conservation. He 166 doesn't believe that has turned out to make a difference. 167 168 Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained that the city went to an odd/even day 169 sprinkling program as part of an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural 170 Resources. It is important that the city maintain a conservation program to remain in the 171 good graces of the state. He suggests that the most effective means of getting people to 172 conserve water is through a rate structure. The odd/even discussion can be complex and 173 he is certainly open to discussion on it. It's important to remember that what the city is 174 really trying to control is peak demand. City Engineer Wedel concurred that the city is 175 under obligation to plan for its water use. 176 177 The mayor suggested that he supports a creative approach and he is impressed with 178 Council Member Stoesz's ideas. He wants the council to consider all approaches and 179 discussion of Mr. Stoesz work will continue. A council member added that education is 4