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City Council Meeting Minutes April 2,2013 Page 4 of 21 Mike Frontczak, 643 Fairfield Lane, Louisville, CO inquired about exceptions for the installation of new lawns. Public Works Director Kowar stated new sod is prohibited May 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013. Mike Frontczak inquired whether the tiered water surcharge will be based on past usage. Public Works Director Kowar stated the existing tiers will be modified. Mike Frontczak asked if the public would be allowed to water up to four times on their prescribed day. Public Works Director Kowar stated they would be allowed to water frequently during their prescribed time as long as it did not exceed the overall limit. Mike Frontczak asked when the watering restrictions will go into effect. Public Works Director Kowar stated the watering restrictions go into effect today, April 2, 2013 (actual effective date is May 1, 2013, consistent with earlier comments above). Debby Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, Co stated a surcharge will not encourage people to use less water and suggested raising the dollar amounts per tier. Council member Jasiak asked about the fine process. Public Works Director Kowar explained there will be a four-stage process. The first violation would receive a written warning; a second violation would be fined $250, and third violation fine would be $500 and a fourth violation would be fined $1,000. Council member Keany asked about hand watering and the hours allowed. Public Works Director Kowar stated hand watering is permitted for trees, shrubs and flower and vegetable gardens anytime outside your regular watering days except Monday and between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Car washing can be done by the bucket and a shutoff nozzle. City Manager Fleming stated in order to meet the 20% reduction the Parks Department is delaying sprinkling City parks until May 1 and will shut down systems early. They will also cut down on the amount of water on medians. He noted the Coal Creek Golf Course, the Sports Complex, Community Park and Miner's Field all use recycled water. The City will install appropriate signage in the parks relative to recycled water and provide water conservation information to the public. Council member Loo inquired about the water feature in Community Park. City Manager Fleming stated the water feature at Community Park will not be turned off and noted community attractions will continue. Mayor Muckle stated hand watering of trees, shrubs and gardens and drip irrigation is allowed any day but Monday, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. He stated this is a conservative approach to water management. The City has a,robust water system through two different basins; the South Boulder Creek and the Big Thompson Project,