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Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to authorize Staff to purchase <br /> the table top lecture table and mobile bottom. Motion carried. <br /> Water /Sewer Rate Analysis - Fred Stenborg <br /> Mr. Stenborg gave a brief overview of the need to implement a water and sewer rate policy. Moreover, <br /> he presented his phase 1 analysis of the City sewer, water and storm sewer funds and their respective <br /> current rates. Mr. Stenborg specifically identified the replacement funds. Mr. Stenborg commented that <br /> they have prepared specific recommendations for a phase two study to address some concerns and <br /> limitations with the current utility rates for Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewers. Councilmember <br /> Nelson noted she is particularly interested in a phase two analysis. <br /> Current Utility Rates <br /> The current utility system gathers revenue with a combination of service charges from existing and new <br /> customers connection fees. The current system is summarized as follows: <br /> City Sanitary Sewer Rates: <br /> Quarterly Services Charge - $39 /residential units (senior discount $33/ unit) <br /> Connection Fee - $1750/ residential equivalent unit. <br /> City Water Rates: <br /> Quarterly Services Charges - $15 /unit minimum - $ 1.50/ thousand gallons of metered water. <br /> Connection Fee - $1,300 / residential unit $3,300/ buildable commercial acre. <br /> City Storm Water Rates: <br /> Annual Service Charges - $8 /residential unit and $24 / commercial unit <br /> New Development - $0.01546 /square foot of platted area <br /> New Construction - $200 / residential unit and $0.05/ square foot for commercial building <br /> (Please see attached) <br /> Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to approve phase two. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> Councilmember Brenner suggested a friendly amendment that the amount not to exceed $5000. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to approve phase two not to <br /> exceed $5000. Motion carried. <br /> 1999 Sealcoat Project - Attached Map <br /> Mr. Stenborg referred to the 1999 sealcoat project map and the specifications. <br /> Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to authorize the Engineer to advertise <br /> for 1999 sealcoat bids. Motion carried. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />