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City Council Nfinutes June 17, 2002 4.1. Utilities Commission Update Page 2 Councilmember Dietz updated the Council regarding the Elk River Utilities Commission meeting held on June 4, 2002. 4.1.A. Update on Furore Water Facilities Utilities General Manager Bryan Adams discussed his concerns for the growth of Elk River and the need for more water production facilities. He stated that water usage has changed due to more residents sprinkling their lawns. He informed the Council of possible locations of future water production facilities located east of Highway 169. Councilmember Tveite suggested that future water production facilities be included in the Comprehensive Plan update. Councilmember Dietz inquired whether Utilities could charge higher rates to customers who use more water. Mr. Adams stated that it would be difficult to accomplish this in a fair manner. He stated that Utilities does charge summer and winter rates to all customers. 4.2. NCDA Update Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that the NCDA has decided to continue its efforts to develop commuter rail despite the fact the funding for this year has been denied at the state level. 4.3. Park and Recreation Commission Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson provided the Council ~vith an update of the June 12, 2002, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 4.4. Comprehensive Plan Update Director of Planning Nhchele McPherson stated that the Task Force held an organizational meeting, completed a tour of the city, and held their second public meeting. At the public meeting a game was played and the results of the game will be reviewed at the next Task Force meeting. Mayor I~dinzing arrived at 6:25 p.m. 4.5. Consider Facihw Use Policy Changes City Administrator Pat K. laers stated that the Lions Club has concerns regarding the fees, scheduling, and use (by City Recreation) of Lions Park Center (LPC). He stated that the city has met with representative from the Lions Club to discuss their concerns. NLr. I4daers stated that the LPC is new and more policy changes may be necessa~ in the future. Recreation Manager Michele Bergh presented the changes to the LPC policy. She also stated that there have been issues with parking availability. Councilmember Dietz suggested that service organizations be informed that if thev want to reserve the facility they need to do some advanced planning. Ms. Bergh stated that the recreation department schedules the facility, two to four months in advance and resident service organizations can reserve up to 18 months in advance.