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Member DeBenedet advised that, knowing that recommendation, Finance Director Miller would then formulate how to make it revenue-neutral. Mr. Schwartz noted that base rates are at a fixed rate for a quarter, and as now set up essentially represented operating costs for the water utility (e.g. fixed cost and depreciation). Mr. Schwartz advised that the consumption rate was simply a pass- through based on the amount charged Roseville by the St. Paul Water Utility. Member DeBenedet moved, Member Stenlund seconded, the PWETC's recommendation to the City Council the following three (3)tier adjustment to water rate structures for 2013: 0 = 16,000 gallons per quarter 16,000—24,000 gallons per quarter 24,000 gallons and above per quarter Member DeBenedet noted that the concept was that the rate for use under 16,000 gallons would be reduced, but the higher tiered rates higher; all with the intended impact to obtain a revenue-neutral fee for Roseville residential customers; with no recommended changes for commercial customers. Member DeBenedet opined that commercial users only used the water they required; but had little discretionary use beyond irrigation. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 9. 2013 Construction Work Plan Mr. Schwartz displayed and briefly reviewed locations of the proposed 2013 work plan for reconstruction and/or mill/overlay projects. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would present the proposal to the City Council at their November 19, 2012 meeting seeking their direction, for projects ranging from pathways, water main replacement (on Transit Avenue from Western to Rice) and water main replacement (from Transit Avenue to County Road Q. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff continued to refine the numbers; however, the scope of proposed 2013 projects would be slightly reduced from that of 2012, with only about a half mile of reconstruction and 2 miles of mill/overlay. Mr. Schwartz noted the City essentially completely reconstructed the City street system in the last 25 to 30 years; and the current pavement condition index ratings in the upper 70's to low 80's. Mr. Schwartz advised that pavement throughout the street network appeared to be performing well; however due to other department- wide proposed work, staff had still outlined a significant work load for 2013 in the range of$3 —4 million of projects. Mr. Schwartz advised that one of those projects would include a grant application submitted to the Metropolitan Council for inflow and infiltration work(I& I)for lining 6-7 miles of sanitary sewer in 2013, representing a significant amount of work. Page 14 of 17