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<br />5.01: Receive Overview of Framework for Water Efficiency Grant Program and Consider <br />Recommending Adoption of Resolution #20-018 to Enter into Clean Water Fund <br />Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council to Receive Grant Funds <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and the recommendation from the <br />Environmental Policy Board (EPB) to adopt Resolution #20-018 to enter into the Clean Water <br />Fund Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to accept the $28,000 grant to implement a water <br />efficiency rebate program. <br /> <br />Chairperson Kuzma commented that it seems like a good program. He noted that he is a bit <br />disappointed that only residents on City sewer/water will be eligible but acknowledged that this <br />will still be open to half the residents. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson noted that the EPB had a similar comment and discussion and had <br />suggested that perhaps this be used as a pilot program and the City could eventually continue <br />with its own program that could be open to all residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth asked how the program would work in terms of the resident purchasing <br />the device and receiving a rebate. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson explained the process that residents would follow to receive a rebate from <br />the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the City would have a list of preferred vendors. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson explained that some cities choose to purchase certain devices and sell to <br />residents at a discount, but the City opted not do that with this program. He explained how <br />residents would receive the rebate for the eligible water sense labeled devices. He explained that <br />the rebate funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth asked for additional information on how new construction is defined. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson explained that only replacement devices are eligible. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Menth, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend the City <br />Council adopt Resolution #20-018 to enter into the Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement with the <br />Metropolitan Council and to accept the $28,000 grant to implement a water efficiency rebate <br />program. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmembers Menth and Riley. Voting <br />No: None. <br /> <br />5.02: Consider City Council Recommendation to Indefinitely Suspend Pavement <br />Sealcoating Program <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / January 21, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />