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7/24/84 Page -7- <br /> 4. That the city encourage local businesses <br /> to do their part in conserving water by <br /> reducing use where possible. <br /> 5. That as soon as the new pre-treatment <br /> facility is operational that the watering <br /> restrictions be eased. <br /> 6. That the city determine as quickly as <br /> possible its ability to supply the demand <br /> placed on all city services by applied for <br /> permits. This would include not only water, <br /> but sewer, fire protection, and a seemingly <br /> already under-staffed police department. <br /> It is felt that the city has not planned <br /> as well as it should in the past for the <br /> increased demands for its services caused <br /> by growth. <br /> Long-Term Recommendations Long-Term Recommendations made by the Task <br /> Force were: <br /> 1. That a comprehensive water use study be <br /> carried out in the City. The study should <br /> address questions such as exactly how much <br /> water is actually treated, how much is <br /> actually used by month by the average house- <br /> hold, how much more water is used by a new <br /> residence compared to one with established <br /> landscaping, how much water is used by <br /> businesses, and how much water is used by <br /> the City parks and City buildings. The <br /> latter would require installation of water <br /> meters. This study could be carried out by <br /> existing city employees at little effort. <br /> It is felt this study is important for future <br /> planning. <br /> 2. That the city engage a reputable consult- <br /> ing firm to report on the management and <br /> operations of the water treatment facilities <br /> and make recommendations on ways to maximize <br /> their efficiency. <br /> 3. That the city adopt an "open-door" policy <br /> which allows department heads and other city <br /> employees direct access to City Council. <br /> If this policy had been in effect, perhaps <br /> steps could have been taken earlier which <br /> could have averted or reduced the present <br /> crisis. <br /> Mayor Meier Commented that he felt this policy was now <br /> in effect. Since we have a Council/Manager <br /> form of government, department heads go thru <br /> the City Administrator primarily and then if <br /> they feel it necessary can approach Council. <br />