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Public Works Director Olson explained the start and stop elevations are based on usage and the biggest use by far is irrigation. He stated during peak months, the City loses most of its elevations based on the season and all pumps are operating. Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated there is data available showing all pumps running but water levels continuing to go down. Councilmember Jeffrey stated part of the City's responsibility is to provide public safety and infrastructure, and this will allow us to grow our City and build out the Town Center. He stated he felt the City needs to make these improvements. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, that the City Council accepts the preliminary design report, and authorizes the preparation of plans and specifications for water tower #3 in Elmcrest Pink Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Wise, Look, and McGlone. Voting No: Councilmembers Dehen and Elvig. Absent: None. Case #8: Consider Confirmation of Directions Given in Closed Sessions City Attorney Goodrich stated the Council met in closed and open session earlier this evening to discuss acquisition of property at 6401 Highway #10 NW. He stated no action was taken at that meeting. City Attorney Goodrich stated the Council also met earlier in closed session to discuss with the City's attorneys the lawsuit with Minnwest Bank. He stated no specific action was taken at that meeting and no further action is required by the City Council this evening. Case #9: Adopt Resolution #09-01-XXX Approving the Environmental Policy Board's 2009 Work Plan Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the work plan of the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) for approval by the City Council. Councilmember Look stated he pulled this item from the Consent Agenda in order to better understand the goals of the EPB as it relates to water conservation. He expressed concern regarding the focus of the EPB' s work and questioned how the Council can direct this board to meet the concerns expressed by the Council related to water conservation. Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated it was intended that the full EPB would meet with the Council in work session to discuss this. He stated one of the thoughts that the EPB board has had is to prepare an "Irrigation 101" type of handout that can be given to residents, which would include information regarding ideal run times for irrigation, etc. He stated the EPB also hopes to focus on educating the public through the environmental expo and other channels and is looking at various policies with respect to water conservation and topsoil regulations. City Council / January 27, 2009 Page 14 of20