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Tier # 2 Restrictions: May 1st thru September 30th Odd/Even restrictions Plus, no lawn watering between the hours of 11 A.M. and 6 P.M. Established by order of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer after notification of the Clerk-Administrator and the Mayor It is proposed that Tier II restrictions be implemented until September 30, 2007, at which time all watering restrictions will be suspended until May of the next year – as per the current regulations. If Tier II restrictions are implemented, as prescribed in the current regulations, notice will be published in the City’s official newspaper, on the City’s electronic message board, on the City website site, and posted on City property. Watering ban signs have been ordered and will be available to be installed on Tuesday morning, August 14th. They will be installed at both ends of County 10, both ends of County Rd. I, both ends of Long Lake Rd., Old 8, Silver Lake Rd. on the South, County Rd H and H2 on the West, and County Rd J on the NW. The signs will be 18” x 24” with red and black lettering on a white high intensity street sign. Public Works has initiated an enforcement campaign to ensure compliance with will the Water Conservation Code – 906.12. Notice of Violation forms have been sent to the printers and should be ready for use this week. Please note that if Tier II restrictions are implemented that violations observed which are associated with the added restrictions of watering between 11AM and 6PM may just receive a verbal warning/ notification – as opposed to a written Notice of Violation. Since this is a new restriction, Staff believes that it may take some time to educate the community on this restriction and the important of water conservation. Violations associated with the Odd/Even restrictions will continue to receive a written Notice of Violation. Implementing Tier II restrictions does not change the designated exceptions. The following exceptions currently apply to Tier I and Tier II: • Private Wells. • The City of Mounds View watering multi public uses facilities / parks or athletic fields which require more frequent watering to prevent unreasonable damage. •The hand watering of plants, flowers, gardens, or trees using a hose. •Exemptions will be made for new sod and seed for 30 days with a permit issued from the Public Works Department. •Other exemptions will be washing of vehicles, filling swimming pools, and children playing in a hose operated sprinkler or water toy.