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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 03, 2012 Page 26 Mayor Roe questioned why the current City Council should not take action on this tonight, since it was approving 2013 tax levies and budgets that would be administered by the new City Council. At the request of Councilmember Pust, Mr. Miller confirmed that the City Council traditionally took action on the coming year's utility rate structure dur- ing budget and levy discussions and decision-making. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of adopting either a revenue neutral or usage rate as recommended by the PWETC; noting that this advisory group had been very productive and thoughtful in their recommendations to the City Council. Councilmember McGehee opined that there was nothing wrong with implementing their recommendations at this time, since their analysis had been well-thought out as was obvious from discussions provided from their meetings. McGehee moved adoption of revenue neutral 2013 utility rates as presented, in- cluding a revenue neutral water usage rate based on a three tier system. Mayor Roe declared the motion failed due to the lack of a second. Councilmember Johnson opined that water usage should be a fixed cost, with no penalties for families using less or more water; and suggested rates remain as they are. Councilmember Pust noted that Councilmember Johnson's suggestion would be different than the current two tiered structure. Mayor Roe concurred, noting that staff would need direction from the council to return with adjusted rates in accordance with Councilmember Johnson's sugges- tion. Councilmember Willmus asked that staff be directed to return with their adjust- ed rate schedule in accordance with Councilmember Johnson's recommenda- tions at the December 10, 2012 meeting. Willmus moved, Johnson seconded, TABLING this item to the December 10, 2012 meeting; directing staff to return with rates for a two tier water rate sys- tem. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Pust; Johnson; Willmus; and Roe. Nays: None. Councilmember McGehee also requested more information on water rates for residential versus commercial customers.