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City Council Mixiutes October 18, 2010 Page 3 THE MAKER AND SECONDER WERE AMENDABLE TO THE LANGAUGE CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Moon opposed. 5.3. Conditional Use Permit for Wrestling/Fitness Facility in Business Park Zoning District Spectrum School. Case No. CU 10-23 -Public Hearing Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing continued the public hearing to November 15, 2010. 6.1. Transportation Enhancement Application Mr. Femrite presented the staff report. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT FOR THE EASTERN AREA TRAIL AND MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Water Ordinances Attorney Beck presented the staff report. A. Water Use Restrictions Councilmember Motin questioned if this ordinance would affect every single family home that has a private well. Attorney Beck stated it would and that the ordinance is drafted this way for ease of enforcement. He noted that heavy users, not single family homes, cause the biggest concerns for the aquifer. He stated the ordinance has two purposes; to protect water supplies and allow the utilities enforcement powers. Councilmember Moon questioned the difficulty of enforcement. Attorney Beck stated residents don't feel it's fair if their neighbors can sprinkle every day yet they can't. He also stated there is no reason for sprinkling every day and that ERMU has information for lawn watering techniques. Councilmember Motin questioned what type of notice a resident would receive. Attorney Beck stated the odd/even restrictions are in effect on a permanent basis. Councilmember Zerwas expressed concerns with the ordinance when there are so many single family homes that are not in the urban service district and suggested changing it. He expressed concern with telling property owners how to operate their private wells, especially when they aren't affecting the aquifer.