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Minutes of the Regulareuncil Meeting, May 26, 1987 Page 4 . ~ CHAR. GAMBLING Clerk Administrator Morrison advised Council she had DRAFT ORDINANCE discussed preliminarily the matter of drafting the Charitable Gambling Ordinance with Attorney Lynden. She advised that they would like to have an opportunity to review ordinances adopted by other cities; including Little Canada, prior to final drafting of an . ordinance for Arden Hills. Morrison also stated that Lynden would prefer to have more time to study the "phase out" process, to assure it's legality. Council recommended not reviewing the Little Canada Ordinance because of it's length and complexity; consensus was to continue this matter until the Attorney . has prepared the draft ordinance. SEWER UTILITY RATE INCREASE Larry Erickson and Charlotte McNiesh, members of the Finance Committee, were present to answer Council questions and discuss tqe utility rate increase recommendation. In reference to the comment regarding "a minimal amount of cushion" provided in the increase, Erickson advised it is his opinion there is no cushion worked into the rate increase. He explained the Committee took the average, cost increases from the Metro Waste Control Commission and Arden Hills overhead costs since the year 1985. After computation of the overhead costs and the increase percentages the Committee projected the recommended increase may be sufficient throughout 1989. . Council questioned if there would be different sewer rates for different types . of accounts; commercial, residential, non-profit. Clerk Administrator stated the Village Attorney advised it is unconstitutional to charge more to non-profit accounts, therefore, they are charged the same basic rates. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Sewer Utility Rate increase, as recommended by the Finance Committee and listed as follows: Commercial - $1.68 ($1.46/thousand gal. flowage, plus $.22) Residential - $31.2) ($27.l6/quarter, plus 15% increase) Seniors - $15.62 (1/2 of $31.23) Council further determined this increase is for usage commencing July 1, 1987, for billing in September of 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) A confirming and final resolution will be drafted for Council approval. WATER UTILITY RATE INCREASE 1,000 gallons, Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Water Utility rate increase, as recommended by the Finance Committee, that the rates be increased $.17 per effective July 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . A confirming and final resolution will be drafted for Council approval. WATER METER DISCREPANCIES Council asked the Public Works Supervisor if there is a Village policy established which provides for charges to residents when the outside water meter does not reconcile with the inside water meter reading. Raddatz noted that no policy has been established to date; the discrepancy between outside and inside water meters was first discovered in the Townhouse Village; he noted the inside meter measures the actual amount used by the homeowner. Mayor Woodburn commented that it is his opinion he would have difficulty assessing charges back to the homeowner for a malfunction in the City's equipment; he asked for Council'comments regarding a policy for assessment of the fee; such as the Village splitting the cost with the homeowner. Councilmember Winiecki asked at what the top dollar figure would be for the Village to split the cost with the homeowner. Raddatz advised it is his opinion that the discrepancy should be paid by the homeowner; rationale is that the outside meter is used for the City's convenience, however, the inside meter measures the amount of water used and is the determining factor in billing for usage. .