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Member Trainor commented based on the information they have, the proposed rate <br />increases seem valid. He supports the rates as proposed and suggested they begin <br />to move forward on a rate adjustment for the future. It will be a longer process and <br />cannot be decided at one meeting. <br />Member Heimerl agreed with Member Trainor and supports the proposed rates. <br />However, the future rates should reflect the City's interest in reducing water usage. <br />Member Misra commented these rates do not reflect high usage, changing the water <br />usage rates for users over 30,000 gallons would not require a lot more information, <br />encouraging conservation is important and she supports making these changes next <br />time. <br />Member Wozniak commented he agrees they should review how they determine <br />rate increases, but he does not support the rates as proposed. The Council needs to <br />know there are issues with the rates and they need to be changed. <br />The Commission agreed the financial presentation is sound and sufficient, but has <br />reservations with rates for users over 30,000 gallons. They intend to pick up the <br />topic of structure, cost and principles for the 2019 budget. <br />6. Transportation Plan Update <br />Scott Mareck, WSB and Associates, reported on the transportation goals and <br />policies provided on pages 35 and 36 of the meeting packet. The majority of what <br />is included in this document comes from the existing goals and policies document. <br />Some Commissioners provided comments for discussion and the red text represents <br />new revisions with the 2040 plan. <br />Chair Cihacek suggested they address changes that are either highlighted in red or <br />that Commissioners provided comment on. <br />Item 2.3. Ensure that the transportation network responds to changing <br />transportation technologies and modes. <br />The Commission accepted the suggested two -word change, "prepare for," instead <br />of "responds," with this item. <br />Item 2.4. Proactivelv communicate about and promote transit and vathwav options. <br />Chair Cihacek commented this addition meshes with the City's Pathway Master <br />Plan. <br />Member Wozniak stated he provided comments on this item because he was not <br />sure if these were getting too specific for this level of policy. <br />Mr. Mareck agreed they should keep this document at a fairly high level, but it is <br />good to note the additional commentary. The Commission does have the latitude <br />to highlight certain items within the policy. <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />