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Mounds View City Council - May 8. 1989 Regular Meeting Page Five • reviewed the requirements for reserve officers. Applications will be accepted soon for the vacancy. Councilmember Wuori expressed thanks to the three reserve officers who had worked at the Pinewood Carnival. Finance Director Brager reviewed the activities of the first quarter. The 1989 budget document was submitted to the Government Finance Officers Assoc- iation for consideration of a distinguished budget award. The new computer system was installed in February without any major problems. The finance staff is working on preparing the 1988 financial statements, and assisting the independent audit firm. They are also working to improve the quality of the City's finacial statements, to meet generally accepted accounting principles. The finance staff has begun preparation of the City's long term financial plan, as well as preparation of the 1990 budget, and they also assisted in the selection of word processing software. Park and Rec Director Saarion expanded on her • earlier report, explaining the adaptive recreation programs for children with disabilities, and she thanked the groups that make contributions to these programs. Park and Rec Director Saarion reviewed who uses the Random Park building, which is used extensively. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, reported the vacuum cleaner at Random Park needs new bags. Park and Rec Director Saarion replied they are working on it, as there is a problem with the vacuum itself. Public Works Director Minetor reviewed the recommenda- 10. Consideration tion of the EQTF for a watering ban and reviewed of Resolution proposed Resolution No. 2472. No. 2472 Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to adopt Resolution No. 2472, restricting outdoor use of municipal water, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • Mr. Frits asked the water storage capacity in the City. Public Works Director Minetor replied it is 2.8 million gallons. The average daily use in the City is 1.5 to 1.75 million gallons, but during the summer it can exceed 4 million gallons per day without restrictions.