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