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<br />QUARTER
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<br />1st Quarter 2002
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<br />59,269,000
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<br />18,355
<br />2nd Quarter 2002
<br />66,217,000
<br />20,200
<br />3rd Quarter 2002
<br />121,632,000
<br />36,146
<br />4th Quarter 2002
<br />107,660,000
<br />31,360
<br />Total 2002
<br />354,778,000
<br />26,665
<br />1st Quarter 2003
<br />63,449,000
<br />18,317
<br />2nd Quarter 2003
<br />74,367,000
<br />21,317
<br />3rd Quarter 2003
<br />185,594,000
<br />52,309
<br />4th Quarter 2003
<br />190,205,000
<br />53,071
<br />Total 2003
<br />513,615,000
<br />36,406
<br />Historically, Lino Lakes has had the luxury of being able to meet the peak consumption
<br />demands of residents without imposing formal restrictions. The dry conditions we
<br />experienced last year put an extreme burden on our water supply system. Peak water
<br />demand exceeded production throughout the summer months while overnight demand
<br />allowed tower levels to only slightly recover. We are also at the point of potentially
<br />comprising our public safety and fire protection capabilities. For example, the Insurance
<br />Services Organization recommends that our system be capable of a sustained flow of
<br />3,500 gpm for a four -hour duration. The ability of our system to meet this criterion while
<br />also supplying peak domestic demand is doubtful.
<br />For the reasons explained above, as well as the philosophy that the city of Lino Lakes
<br />should be environmentally responsible to conserve our precious resources, staff is
<br />recommending that a sprinkling ban be implemented. The proposed ordinance
<br />implements an odd /even sprinkling ban from May 15 - September 15. The City
<br />Administrator will also have the authority to further restrict the sprinkling of lawns as
<br />needed when an extreme water shortage exists. The first violation shall result in a $25
<br />citation, and a $50 subsequent violation to those individuals who repeat violations within
<br />the same calendar year.
<br />The adoption of seasonal watering restrictions is a necessary and reasonable measure
<br />to control water consumption during periods of peak demand. A sprinkling ban with
<br />reasonable enforcement will put us in a better position to increase our annual water
<br />appropriations. Also, a sprinkling ban with reasonable enforcement will delay the need
<br />for additional well houses that are very costly to build and maintain. In order to be
<br />allowed to increase our water appropriations and build additional well houses, a
<br />sprinkling ban needs to be implemented.
<br />Staff is in the process of educating /informing our residents through various means
<br />including the front page of the upcoming city newsletter, information in utility billings, the
<br />Consumer Confidence Water Report that is sent to all residents connected to the water
<br />system, and signage at entrances to several residential subdivisions. It is staff's
<br />position that this year we will be concentrating on informing the public of the new
<br />sprinkling ordinance, not taking enforcement measures until 2005.
<br />The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 14 -04, Amending City Code to
<br />Include Water - Sprinkling Ban, at the May 24, 2004 City Council meeting.
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