HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.06.16 CC PowerPointWater Conservation updateUpdate on Water
Conservation Measures
6-16-2014
Background
• City has initiated a number of efforts to conserve
water
• Focus in 2014 has been on
— Water Re -use
• Bonding Bill
— Stormwater Policy
• Approved by Council
• To be formally adopted as part of overall stormwater plan
• Focuses on re -use and infiltration
• Will lead to changes in development practices
• Coordination with RCWD
— Water Conservation Goals included other objectives:
Education /Awareness
Website
— Discussion on conservation efforts
— Hugo examples & initiatives
• Soil monitoring sensors
— Conservation tips
— Stormwater CIP
— Etc.
— Website is a work in progress
• Collaboration with others
Water Audits
• Beginning with City Buildings and Grounds
— City Hall audit underway (PW staff)
— Template being developed
— Recommendations will be forthcoming
• HOAs are next (willing participants)
— Discussion with WCD and Water's Edge concerning
grant program
• Residential Program to follow
— Partnership with irrigation contractors
— Do-it-yourself programs
Water Rebate Program
• Preliminary program presented last fall
• Rebates to homeowners for installation of
water efficient appliances, toilets, etc.
— From water fund
• Program is nearly ready to be
implemented
Other Items
• 6 Cities Feasibility Study
— Hugo, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines,
Columbus, Lexington
— Should water systems be combined?
• Met Council study
— N E Metro Alternatives Study
• DNR Groundwater Management Area
• USGS study includes Hugo Lakes
• Discussion on Rates
Discussion
• Council Priorities
• Direction to staff
• Implement water rebate program?