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replacement costs, and this will result in an overall increase of 3.1 percent in the <br />storm sewer fee. <br />Member Seigler pointed out that more than half of the money paid into this fund is <br />going toward the CIP. <br />Mr. Freihammer reported on the City's recycling operations. He stated they had a <br />new contract last year with Eureka Recycling, and overall costs are expected to go <br />up 6.1 percent. This represents a 50 cent increase for each home. <br />Mr. Freihammer referred to the graph on page 30 of the meeting packet, and pointed <br />out that Citywide water usage is trending downward and with the base rate, they <br />know what their revenue sources are. Compared to other cities, Roseville's total <br />water charge is one of the highest. Some cities assess for infrastructure <br />replacement, but in Roseville these replacements are funded solely by the water <br />rates. <br />Mr. Freihammer referred to the graphs on page 32 and 33 of the meeting packet, <br />and pointed out that Roseville's sewer charges were a little higher than the average. <br />However, when taxes, water and sewer are all added in, Roseville is 14 percent <br />lower than average. <br />Mr. Freihammer stated this will be on the agenda for consideration at the November <br />6 City Council meeting. <br />Member Trainor inquired if Roseville softens its water. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded they do not soften the water. The water that comes from <br />SPRWS is good and Roseville's water quality is very good. <br />Chair Cihacek inquired if these numbers accurately reflect the need for <br />infrastructure replacement with water and sewer. He expressed concern that the <br />current rates will only cover maintenance and do not provide a larger margin for <br />significant capital improvements. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded they are on a robust plan to replace the failing water <br />mains. They will back down on it in a couple years because of the water booster <br />station and they have coordinated road replacement with water main replacement. <br />They do not know a lot on condition rating with storm sewer and they are trying to <br />get more information on them. There currently are not any major issues and they <br />are being fixed as needed. <br />Chair Cihacek inquired how they prevent all the pump stations needing replacement <br />at the same time in the future when are all currently being replaced now. <br />Page 4 of 14 <br />