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Public Services Sprinkling restrictions begin May 15 The City of Lino Lakes Sprinkling Ordinance will be in effect again this year from May 15 through September 15. Odd - number property addresses may water on odd - number days, and even- number property addresses may water on even - number days. The adoption of seasonal water restrictions is a necessary and reasonable measure to control water consumption during periods of peak demand. The ordinance applies only to those individuals drawing water for sprinkling from the public water system. Watering of new sod and new seed for the first 12 weeks is permitted. The first violation shall result in a $25 citation and a $50 subsequent citation to those individuals who repeat violations. Mayor's Column Continued from Page 2 Plan for and implement needed local regional transporta- tion improvements. Construct improvements on Lake Drive and the I -35W interchange, County Roads 49 and J, including the, installation of traffic signals. Begin planning for intersection improvements at Lake Drive and Main Street Continue planning a northerly bypass connecting 35W and 35E, and the possibility of a four -lane highway on I -35W to its junction with I -35E. Prepare an access management plan for Birch Street. Complete citizens' review of city charter requirements related to road reconstruction. Receive citizen task force report in June 2007, rake appropriate action based on recommendations contained in the report which may be: 1) placing a charter amendment question or 2) a specific street reconstruction question on the ballot Complete Update of city's Comprehensive Plan. Complete draft comprehensive plan, hold public forums, submit draft plan for agency reviews and adopt updated plan. Review and update city's recreation projects and priorities. Review park dedication ordinance and park dedication needs, complete Legacy Trail segment, pursue possible East -Birch Street Trail crossing, and redevelop Lino Park. Review and revise current plan for the development of the future recreation complex located at Birch Street and Centerville Road. Don't prune oak gees in May or June Diversify, expand, and enhance the city's tax base. Under- take and complete an analysis of economic development opportunities for expansion of the city's tax base; develop economic development marketing plan; provide for align- ment of comprehensive plan and the economic develop- ment plan. Establish an appropriate revenue generation and allocation policy for the city. Increase citizen input opportunities as to how funds are allocated; review infrastructure financing policies; complete a utility rate study, and review storm water utility study. Maintain safe neighborhoods and community areas. Promote security throughout the community through community programs and citizen involvement; adopt a crime free multi- housing ordinance; adopt public safety radio system ordinance; update emergency plan and conduct exercise of plan; consider task forces pertaining to gangs, drugs, violent offenders. Address projected housing needs for the City of Lino Lakes. Provide life cycle /affordable housing within the commu- nity; provide land use areas in comprehensive plan with densities that make affordable housing possible; evaluate incentives that will encourage the private sector to supply affordable housing; and develop ordinances and policies to keep housing affordable, safe, and attractive.