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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — August 19, 2019 2 <br />City Administrator Perrault said he didn't think there would be anything prohibiting the City <br />from doing that. <br />Finance Director Bauman said she wasn't sure that the Met Council would allow that. The <br />reason for the program is to curb water usage. Woodbury and Plymouth only give rebates for <br />irrigation. Toilets and washers don't save on a lot of water and it is very staff labor intensive. <br />There are no reimbursements from Met Council for staff time. In a previous city she worked for <br />they gave rebates for toilets and washers but abandoned the program after a year. <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom added that cities usually implement <br />this program when they are getting a peak demand and can't generate enough water during those <br />times. Irrigation is what brings down the peak demand. That currently isn't a challenge in Arden <br />Hills. <br />Councilmember Scott said he could see the value of adding toilets to the program as they are in <br />constant use. <br />Finance Director Bauman said the City would submit documentation to the Met Council once a <br />quarter and get the 75% reimbursed. <br />Mayor Grant asked how we would control the program is there was more or less demand. <br />City Administrator Perrault said it could be structured as first come, first served not to exceed <br />the grant amount. There is a question about the minimum required to be paid by the grant and if <br />the City is still required to pay that amount if there are not enough participants. <br />Councilmember Holden stated that with no peak demand issues she didn't see this as a program <br />for the City at this time. She thought there are not that many irrigation systems in the City, it <br />would be challenging for staff to manage the program and the City already sends water usage <br />letters to those homes outside of normal usage. <br />Councilmember McClung said he was worried about the amount of staff time that would be <br />devoted for the amount of money. <br />Councilmember Holden was not in favor. <br />Councilmember Scott said it wasn't a make or break for him. <br />Mayor Grant said he'd rather see staff focus on other things. <br />Staff was directed to not pursue this grant opportunity. <br />A. Ramsey County Lexington Avenue Project Update <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom noted there are roadway <br />improvements planned on Lexington Avenue between County Road E and I-694, as well as <br />