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It was the consensus of the Environmental Policy Board to bring forward an ordinance for Council <br />consideration outlining irrigation system requirements for all properties, including single family, <br />multi -family, commercial, and industrial and separately develop an incentive program to <br />encourage retrofitting existing irrigation systems with more water efficient components. <br />Mr. Jundt said he would offer proposed language for the ordinance and applauded the Board for <br />their work in water conservation. <br />Board Member Valentine referred to revenue loss due to this ordinance. <br />City Planner Anderson said staff will discuss those implications with the Finance and Public <br />Works Departments. <br />Chairperson Stodola said with discussions of constructing an additional treatment plant this action <br />could potentially delay that need. <br />Mr. Biernat said this action could delay some demand costs and allow the City to work together <br />with Nowthen and Oak Grove when they are ready for increased water needs. <br />Board Member Anderson asked who pays for the rebates. <br />City Planner Anderson said grant programs could potentially be renewed or similar programs <br />created. <br />Board Member Anderson asked if this type of proposal is typical throughout the country. <br />Mr. Jundt said no as California's need is much higher. He added the City of Andover odd/even <br />water restrictions do not apply if a homeowner's system includes a smart controller. <br />Board Member Anderson said Metropolitan Council grants need to be included in these <br />discussions. <br />City Planner Anderson noted that the decision not to participate in past grant opportunities was <br />based on the lack of staff resources to administer the program. <br />Chairperson Stodola asked that direction could be changed. <br />City Planner Anderson said the direction could potentially be changed if the program is renewed. <br />5.04: Review Concept Plan and Mandatory Environmental Review for Pearson Farm <br />Residential Development <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report, noting the City received a Concept Plan for the <br />potential future residential development currently named Pearson Farm. If approved, it could <br />result in approximately 350 new housing units on City services. Due to its scale and size, the <br />project will be subject to an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). <br />Environmental Policy Board / January 18, 2017 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />