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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 19, 2018 3 Councilmember McClung stated that he also supports that a study be performed and is supportive of roundabouts in general. He asked that the Council have no predisposed position regarding the matter. Mayor Grant and Councilmember Holden both stated that they support Ramsey County conducting a study at the location. The Council directed City staff and Ramsey County to move forward with conducting a traffic study at Old Snelling Avenue and County Road E/Lake Johanna Boulevard. C. Utility Rate Study City Administrator Perrault asked the Council to provide final direction regarding the utility rate study performed by Ehler's. He noted the Council had reviewed the study's findings at its work sessions in January, February and March this year. Ehlers Senior Financial Specialist Jeanne Vogt discussed the most recent changes based on feedback received from the Council at the March work session. She stated that updates to the Water Utility fund and rates as outlined in Option 1 included adjusting bonding to the recommended $2.5 million and smoothing out rate increases at 6.5% for 2018-2022 with a 2% increase for 2023 and beyond. Ms. Vogt reviewed updates to the Sewer Utility fund as requested by Council that included an increase in the base charge from $46.41 to $50.00 per quarter and to smooth out rate increases at 6.5% for 2018-2021 with a 3.5% increase for 2022 and beyond. These figures are also reflected in Option 1. The Council directed Ms. Vogt to update the project costs for Sewer Lining Rehabilitation on slide 20 of the presentation. The table should reflect $200,000 each year from 2018 through 2022. A short discussion ensued regarding the PIR fund. Ms. Vogt noted that the updated rates as presented do not include TCAAP. The Council was asked to select either Option 1 (combine water meter and standby charges with new sewer structure as revised) or Option 2 (combine water meter and standby charges with existing sewer structure). The Council was in full agreement and directed staff to move forward with Option 1 and to place this item on the May 14 regular meeting agenda for approval. D. Staff Recommendations on Planning Cases Mayor Grant requested that City staff no longer make recommendations regarding approval or denial of planning cases to the Planning Commission.