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3. In addition to the permanent restrictions, the Board of Commissioners designates to the general manager the authority to impose additional temporary water use restrictions, such as a watering ban, until the Commission can meet to consider a resolution imposing temporary restrictions. 4. The following are exempt from the water use restrictions: A. These restrictions shall apply only to the use of water supp lied by Elk River Municipal Utilities and shall not apply to water from private wells, whether those wells are located inside or outside of the Elk River Municipal Utilities water service area. However, all properties within the City of Elk River are strongly encouraged to follow these restrictions to preserve and protect the City’s underground water resources. B. Watering of shrubs, flowers, or other landscaping vegetation is permitted when done by hand and the watering device is personally tended to. C. Property owners with new sod, seed, or landscaping do not need to follow the odd-even restrictions during the first 30 days after planting. However, they must still abide by the midday ban from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. D. Property owners who intermittently use their outdoor water system exclusively for recreational use such a filling a swimming pool or washing a vehicle are exempt from the restrictions. E. City and school athletic fields, golf courses, commercial nurseries, agricultural and horticultural businesses are exempt from the restrictions. 5. Penalties for violation of these water use restrictions shall be as set forth in Section 78-52 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances. 6. This Resolution, No. 21-13 shall supersede and replace Resolution No. 11-04, adopted July 12, 2011. This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 13th day of July, 2021. John Dietz, Chair ____________________________________ Theresa Slominski, General Manager 78