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Member Heimerl commented he would like to see it tied back to their infrastructure <br />needs. They do not know if they will have a major failure when the infrastructure <br />lifespan ends. He inquired if they expect everything will be okay for the next 150 <br />years by replacing one mile each year. <br />Mr. Culver stated the base rates were started in 2009 and it was phased in with <br />substantial increases for afew years. Since then it has not increased over 5 percent. <br />Chair Cihacek stated they could increase the consumption rate, but the tradeoff is <br />that it cannot be included in a fixed maintenance schedule. <br />Mr. Culver suggested if they raise the rate in 2019, they use the extra resources <br />generate to plan 2020. They would always be a year behind but would know how <br />much money they are working with. He also noted the City installed a smart <br />irrigation controller and a rain sensor last year with its irrigation system. <br />Chair Cihacek explained in addition to infrastructure, the money could go toward <br />water conservation education as well. It must be used for water -related <br />expenditures. <br />Member Wozniak stated water conservation education helps people to see water as <br />a resource. <br />Member Seigler stated the graphs show it is not a problem. <br />Member Wozniak moved, Member Heimerl seconded, that staff explore <br />developing a separate rate schedule for the summer and provide additional <br />information on the cost of infrastructure to understand what the proposed rate <br />should be. <br />Member Heimerl commented he is not convinced there is an issue with the City's <br />water rate. He would want additional information to address if it makes sense to <br />change the rate schedule to address longer term structural needs. <br />Ayes: 4 <br />Nays: 2 (Seigler and Trainor) <br />Motion carried. <br />Member Misra suggested they look at the volume versus seasonal. They could <br />create a tier that changes either the rate or the upper users. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted the information in the packet reflects single family homes <br />and does not include commercial users. <br />6. Green Step Cities Update <br />Page 5 of 16 <br />