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5 demands, projects future water demands through the year 2040, and proposes infrastructure improvements to accommodate those demands.  In 2017, the City adopted the Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan that includes an array of goals to protect water and water quality in the City.  High level goals of the plans are included in Chart 1:  Barriers o Gaining interest from residents and businesses may be challenging without efforts to educate about the importance and relevancy of best pracƟces. o Producing consistent and new informaƟon to residence on a regular schedule may be challenging for the City with limited staff Ɵme. o Finding groups and organizaƟons willing to assist with this effort will be useful during implementaƟon. o The installaƟon of rain gardens requires installaƟon costs and requires some annual maintenance. o Renters may have less ability to make changes to their landscapes, especially for changes with high upfront costs where the cost savings are realized over Ɵme. It is important to consider opƟon to meet the needs of this populaƟon. o Others to add? Comprehensive Water Supply Plan •Continue to provide reliable and cost effective utility services allowing growth to dictate timing and location of new infrastructure. •Provide residents and businesses with affordable potable water that is safe and high quality. Operate and maintain the water system to ensure its long‐term function with equitable user charges. •Continue to educate the community about water conservation using the City’s website, fliers at City hall, and provide tours of the new water treatment plant and water reuse facility. •Protect the groundwater source from contamination by conforming to the Wellhead Protection Plan. •Provide adequate water supply and pressure for residents and businesses. •Continue to manage existing utility infrastructure efficiently, anticipating the need for repair or replacement and combining reconstruction projects where possible to minimize the expenses over time. •Continue to be an adaptive and resilient community that utilizes the latest environmentally conservative methods of drinking water conservation, water reuse, and stormwater and wastewater management. •Continue efforts to become a “green community” by integrating sustainability practices into existing City ordinances. •Consider developing a system to recognize and encourage water conservation in City facilities. Progress towards achieving water use reduction will be communicated to City staff and facility users. Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan •Water Quality. Maintain or enhance the water quality of St. Anthony Village’s lakes, wetlands, and watercourses. •Runoff Management and Flood Control. Preserve, maintain and expand (where possible) the stormwater storage and detention systems to control excessive runoff volumes and rates, prevent flooding, protect public health and safety, and minimize public capital expenditures. •Wetlands. Achieve no net loss of wetlands including acreage, functions, and values. Where practicable, improve the functions, values, biological diversity, and acreage of existing wetlands. •Erosion and Sediment Control. Protect the capacity of the City's stormwater management system, prevent flooding, maintain water quality by preventing erosion and sedimentation from occurring, and correct existing erosion and sedimentation problems. •Groundwater. Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater resources. •Recreation, Habitat and Shoreland Management. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. •Education and Public Involvement. Increase public awareness, understanding and involvement in water and natural resource management issues. •Financing. Minimize public expenditures for plan implementation, with emphasis on using the City's stormwater utility to finance projects and collaborating/partnering with other entities.