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Mounds View City Council August 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 15 • Council Member Stigney said that he does not think that the City's parks should look as lush and green as a golf course during drought times, so he would like to see more restriction than just odd and even. Public Works Director Lee indicated that having foot traffic on stressed grass can really damage it. Director Lee expiained that the grass needs to be healthy to handle the Festival in the Park. Mayor Marty questioned how this will be communicated to the residents so that they are aware of the restrictions. Staff has purchased signs to inform residents of what the watering restrictions are, along with publishing it in the newspaper, on the website, and on the electronic message board. Mr. Palmetier commented that the taxpayers are paying far watering the parks, and would like to keep their own lawns green also. Public Works Director noted that Well Z was constructed in 1961, and the pump does not have cooling for the motor, so water is used to cool the motor and then pumped out. Director Lee said that there is a hose with a sprinkler in that area to utilize the water that is used to cool the motor of the pump. • MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7142, Implementing Tier II Water Sprinkling and Irrigation Regulations. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Community Development Director Ericson explained that there have been two requests to waive the fee for the rental of the Community Center for the Holmes Family and for a child at Pinewood Elementary. The City Administrator's recommendation is to establish a policy on rental of the City's facility for this type of matter. Council agreed to waive the rental fees for these causes. Council Member Mueller asked for more information on the fundraiser as the plans move forward. L. Resolution 7140, a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of an Updated Preliminary Feasibility Report for the 2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project Public Works Director Lee explained that there is a very short time schedule for this project. Director Lee explained the process and what criteria were used for determining the 2008 Street ~ and Utility Improvement Project. Council Member Flaherty asked what the 2007 Feasibility concentrated on.