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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/23/01 . Water Board Agenda Regular Meeting April 23, 2001 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes -regular, March 27, 2001 4. Continued Discussion Items a) Well # 3 Update b) Well Site Acquisition Update - Charleswood, Vermillion Grove Developments c) Daisy Knoll Tower Issues . d) Well #4 Site - Cardboard Container Issues 5. New Business a) Water Use Restrictions Education Efforts 6. Approve Bills 7. Financial Report 8. Open Forum 9. Adjourn . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Water Board FROM: Lee M. Mann, P .E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Well Site Acquisition - Charleswood Development DATE: April 23, 200 I INTRODUCTION Staff has continued negotiations for the well sites in the Charleswood Development. DISCUSSION The developer originally proposed a total price for the three well sites of $99,900. Upon further discussion, the developer has agreed to the following costs for the well sites: . Lot 19, Block 1, Charleswood 4th Addition - $43,000 Lot 1, Block 1, Charleswood 5th Addition - $17,000 Common Area Easement, Charleswood 5th Addition - $4,500. BUDGET IMPACT The total cost for all three well sites is $64,500. The Water fund has sufficient reserves for this acquisition. ACTION REQUESTED Approve acquisition of the subject well sites by motion. Respectfully submitted, ~}v;~ Lee M. Mann, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer . cc: file . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Water Board FROM: Lee M. Mann, P .E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Water Use Restrictions Education Efforts DATE: April 23, 2001 INTRODUCTION Per Water Board policy on water use restrictions, staff will be issuing administrative citations to residents in violation of the water use restrictions policy. DISCUSSION In an effort to educate and remind the residents of Farmington about the odd/even watering policy, the attached flyer will be mailed directly to each property owner in the City Farmington. Residents will also be informed as follows: · In the next 3 issues of the City newsletter · Farmington Independent, advertised in May and July · Notice posted on all new homes since the end of May, 2000 · Information on Cable and on the City's website BUDGET IMPACT The cost of advertising the Water Use Restriction Policy is included in the 2001 Water Fund budget. ACTION REQUESTED For information only. Respectfully submitted, ~rn~ Lee M. Mann, P .E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file The City of Farmington Water Board has instituted an odd-even watering policy. Properties having an odd numbered address are permitted to water lawns on odd calendar days. Properties having an even numbered address are permitted to water lawns on even calen- dar days. . The Farmington Water Board has initiated this policy to ensure ade- quate water pressure during times of peak water usage when the City experiences a very high demand for water. During these times of peak usage, it can be difficult for the City's pumping capacity to keep up with the demand. If, at any time, the demand for water exceeds the City's pumping capacity, a complete ban on watering within the City may need to be temporarily implemented to insure adequate supplies for fire and emergency conditions. Compliance with the odd-even Water Use Restrictions Policy should minimize and may eliminate the need to ever implement a complete ban on watering. The Water Use Restrictions Policy is effective year-round. Failure to comply with the Water Use Restrictions Policy carries an initial admin- istrative penalty of $25, with subsequent fines for violations within the same calendar year at $ 50. Property owners installing new seed or sod may apply for a temporary exemption permit that allows daily watering for a period of three weeks after installation of new sod or seed. The permit application for a Temporary Exemption to Water Use Restrictions can be obtained at City Hall. There is no charge for this permit. The City appreciates your cooperation in this matter. Any questions you may have regarding this policy can be addressed by calling the City's Department of Public Works at 651-463-1600. . Sponsored by the City of Farmington's Water Board 2001 Information courtesy of the Minnesota Rural Water Association and the Department of Natural Resources. OddjEven Water Use Restrictions - Please Read f CitY 0 tOll JIlillg City Hall f9t 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 www.ci.farmington.mn.us Presort Standard u.s. Postage Paid Farmington, MN Permit No. 36 Postal Customer . Odd/Even Watering Policy in Farmington In order to ensure adequate water pressure in times of peak usage, the City of Farmington has a year round OddjEven Watering Policy. TIps for Earth Friendly Lawn & Yard Care.... ~ Don't allow sprinklers to run unattended. Use a timer as a reminder when it's time to move or turn off the sprinkler. ~ Morning is the best time to water most lawns. Before 10 AM is best because rising heat later on tends to steal a lot of water by evaporation Another benefit is that grass and leaves have a chance to dry off quickly. Evening or night time waterings leave the grass wet and can allow lawn diseases to develop. ~ A lush green lawn requires 1 to 1-1/2 inches of water a week Water three times a week applying about 1/2 inch at a time. Keep in mind the amount of rainfall that might fall on your yard and adjust your watering schedule accordingly. ~ Avoid watering when windy or in the heat of the day. ~ Lawns that are frequently aerated absorb water better. Mulch shrubs and other plantings so the soil holds moisture longer. ~ Forget about watering streets, walks and driveways. They don't grow a thing. ~ If you let your grass grow to about 1-1/2 to 2 inches in the summer, water loss will be reduced because the blades will provide shade for the roots. .~ High nitrogen fertilizers stimulate lawn growth and increase water requirements. Most established lawns only need fertilizing in the fall when the primary grass root growth occurs with the cool temperatures. The.- ~ wcd:e.Y' We-- wilL eNe.Y' have-- W wha;t We-- have-- y~ now.