HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7121RESOLUTION 7121
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTING WATER SPRINKLING AND IRRIGATION REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Emergency Water Conservation Regulations of the
City Code (section 906.12) allows for water sprinkling and irrigation regulations to
be implemented; and
WHEREAS, at the June 4, 2007 and the July 2, 2007 City Council
Work Sessions, Staff presented a proposal to adopt revised Water Sprinkling and
Irrigation Regulations; and
WHEREAS, at the July 2, 2007 City Council Work Session the City
Council gave direction to develop Water Sprinkling and Irrigation Regulations that
consisted of three tiers; and
WHEREAS, in addition to establishing Water Sprinkling and
Irrigation Regulations, the proposal in the June and July City Council Work
Session reports also included a proposal for assigning penalties for violation; and
WHEREAS, there was also discussion at the July 2, 2007 City
Council Work Session pertaining to enforcement and personnel that would be
authorized to issues such administrative citations/fines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
That the attached Water Sprinkling and Irrigation Regulations are
hereby approved.
2. That the 2007 City Fee Schedule be adjusted to include the
administrative fines established as part of these regulations.
3. That the administrative fines included in these regulations can be
and will be adjusted annually with adoption of future City Fee
Schedules.
4. That the Lead Utility Operator and the full-time water division
employee are hereby authorized to issue such administrative
citations/fines associated with said Water Sprinkling and Irrigation
Regulations.
Adopted this 23rd day of July 2007
(ATTEST)
(SEAL)
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Rob Marty, Mayor
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Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
WATER SPRINKLING AND IRRIGATION REGULATIONS
Purpose
In order to conserve a natural resource and to help ensure the sustainability of
this resource it is important that that the City regulates the use of its water
supply. The purpose of this document is to establish regulations for the use of the
City water supply. These regulations also establish penalties for violations of the
City Code that is associated with said regulations. The goal of implementing
these regulations is to reduce the peak water demand on the system and reduce
the potential for not meeting the water demands of the City for domestic use and
for fire protection.
Regulations
CITY CODE
906.12: EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS:
The Council may impose emergency regulations pertaining to the conservation of
water by resolution of the Council and by giving notice by publication or by posting
in the City Hall and at such public places as the Council may direct. A water
sprinkling ban may be implemented by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
after notification of the Clerk-Administrator and the Mayor. The lawn sprinkling ban
may be implemented for the months of May, June, July, August and September by
specifying dates and times. (1988 Code §70.18; 1993 Code)
Based on the City Code, the water sprinkling and irrigations regulations will be as
follows:
Tier # 1 Restrictions: May 1St thru September 31St Odd/Even restrictions
Example: All properties with odd number addresses (7501) may
water on odd numbered calendar days (June 11), and all properties
with even numbered addresses (2612) may water on even
numbered calendar days (June 10).
Tier # 2 Restrictions: May 1St thru September 30t" 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
Tier # 3 Restrictions: May 1St thru September 31St all lawn sprinkling by all
properties is totally restricted. Established by order of the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer after notification of the Clerk-Administrator and the
Mayor
With all tiers there would be no restrictions for the months of October through
April.
The following exceptions will apply to Tier #1 and Tier #2:
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.
The following exceptions will apply to Tier #3:
• Private Wells.
.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 children playing in a hose operated sprinkler or
water toy.
This Restriction will always be Tier #1 unless ordered by the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer after notification of the Clerk-Administrator and the Mayor.
If Tier #2 or Tier #3 is implemented, 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.
Penalties for violation of the Emergency Water Conservation Regulations of City
Code will be:
1St violation written warning
2"d violation $25.00 fine
3rd violation $50.00 fine
4th violation $100.00 fine
5th violation $200.00 fine
6th violation turned over to the City Attorney for criminal
prosecution of theft
These administrative fines will be subject to annual revision based on the current
adopted City Fee Schedule.
ity Administrator Date
Effective Date: July 23, 2007
Revision Date: