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City Council Study Session -11/20/06 Minutes - Page 16 the AUAR and/or Twin Lakes redevelopment and land use Issues. When consulted by Mayor Klausing as to the content of future agendas, Mr. Miller advised that all agendas through year-end were already quite full. Mayor Klausing expressed his frustration with the ongoing debate regarding this development; noting that the City didn't own the property and opined his desire to move to a conclusion. Mayor Klausing agreed, and with Council consensus, directed staff to include some time in the next few meetings to provide time for general public comment on this item. Public Works Association of Minnesota Award Mayor Klausing recognized and Mr. Miller announced the award to the City's Public Works Director Duane Schwartz, of the 2006 Public Works Director of the Year by the Public Works Association of Minnesota. Mayor Klausing expressed the City Council's and community's congratulations to Mr. Schwartz for this tremendous accomplishment; and opined that the City was better for this recognition and the service ofMr. Schwartz. 7. Consider 2007 Water & Sewer Rates Interim City Manager and Finance Director Chris Miller provided a written review and summary, as presented at the previous City Council meeting, related to proposed rate adjustments for 2007 for the City's enterprise funds: Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water Drainage, and Recycling Operations. Mr. Miller reviewed the staff analysis of service inputs including fixed City costs including personnel, supplies, maintenance and depreciation; variable costs including purchase of water from the City of St. Paul, water treatment costs paid to the Metropolitan Council, and recycling contractor costs; capital replacement costs; and current customer base, rates and rate structures. Staffs recommendations for rate adjustments were detailed in the staff report dated November 20, 2006; attached hereto and made a part thereof. 2007 Water & Sewer Rates