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126 some attention there. He was not sure how the city would go about announcing the <br />127 position from there. <br />128 <br />129 Ayes:6 <br />130 Nays:0 <br />131 Motion carried. <br />132 <br />133 6. Review of Turf Grass Presentation <br />134 Chair Cihacek reviewed the Turf Grass presentation with the PWETC. <br />135 <br />136 Member Hammer asked if there was anywhere for the public to see and review the <br />137 information that was presented to the Commission. <br />138 <br />139 Mr. Culver indicated there is the Commission packet online along with the meeting <br />140 video that can be watched. <br />141 <br />142 Chair Cihacek thought that starting a communication campaign on a number of <br />143 topics might make sense. He also thought working with community partners that <br />144 might be interested at a local level and introducing it to Dr. Sandor makes sense as <br />145 well. He asked if the city had a turf grass management practice or program, at any <br />146 level, of how the city is approaching this topic. If not, can the city start to develop <br />147 something and talk to public works to see what might make sense in the city. <br />148 <br />149 Mr. Culver explained staff has had many discussions about this for many years <br />150 internally. One of the newer maintenance staff used to help with the research that <br />151 Professor Sandor is doing. The city has applied that as far as what kind of turf grass <br />152 is being planted in some areas. There is always going to be the balance between <br />153 aesthetics and maintenance, depending on where it is. The city is also learning <br />154 more about salt tolerant grasses and things like that as well and putting in practice <br />155 different irrigation practices. <br />156 <br />157 There was discussion regarding how the city can communicate the presentation and <br />158 other information to the residents. <br />159 <br />160 7. Utility Rates <br />161 Mr. Culver presented the PWETC the proposed 2020 Utility rates and asked the <br />162 Commission to review and give feedback. <br />163 <br />164 Member Joyce asked if there was any benefit to the low flow shower heads and <br />165 programs like that. <br />166 <br />167 Mr. Culver indicated there was, particularly on a large scale. <br />168 <br />169 Vice Chair Wozniak asked if the city Council declined to add the irrigation tier and <br />170 instead advocated an outreach campaign to reduce or minimize irrigation. <br />171 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />