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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 2, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Haas asked how enforcement be done would be done, and Community Development Director Bryan Bear explained it would be voluntary compliance. Klein asked if it was necessary to put time into something the City would not be enforcing. Weidt commented that smoking in the parks has not been an issue. Haas indicated he was opposed to this policy. Petryk noted the absence of the Mayor at this meeting and made a motion to table this item until his return. Motion failed for lack of a second. Brittany McFadden, Program Director for Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Program offered to present education and information on the subject to the Council. She also stated she does not know of there ever being enforcement issues such as altercations between smokers and nonsmokers. Rachel Berger, Parks Commission Vice Chair, indicated the Parks Commission was not unanimous on this policy, especially the enforcement of it. She said she felt this policy would be in the best interest to the community. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to not approve the Tobacco Use in City Parks Policy. Ayes: Haas, Klein, Weidt Nay: Petryk Motion carried. Update on Victor Gardens Drainage Improvement Proiect — Tony Schwab At its September 20, 2010 meeting, Council discussed solutions to address the groundwater that has been affecting a number of residents following construction of their homes in Victor Gardens. Those residents requested Council approve a grant to match a grant from Rice Creek Watershed District to help pay for a specific project that will assist residents in dealing with the issue. At its October 4, 2010 meeting, Council approved a grant not to exceed $45,875 for the City's portion of the project. At the Council meeting on November 15, 2010, resident Tony Schwab updated the Council on the project and offered to attend a spring 2011 meeting to provide Council another update on the drainage improvement project. Tony Schwab was in attendance this evening and informed the Council the improvements were working flawlessly. He also volunteered to work on water reuse/redistribution in the Victor Gardens area. Community Development Director Bryan Bear informed the Council and Tony that City staff was working with the Rice Creek Watershed District on potential projects involving water reuse, and the Victor Gardens area was one of them. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to accept the report from Tony Schwab and invite Tony to proceed in working with staff on water reuse possibilities for the area. All Ayes. Motion carried.