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Member Kruse asked how the current rate structure determined and also asked about non-residential rates. Mr. Culver responded he does not know how or why the 30,000 -gallon tier was established. Many discussions were had in the mid -2000s about this. In the late 2000s, the base rate was ramped up. Member Misra noted that Commissioner Wozniak's previous comments were important regarding consumption. She has looked at water usage, particularly in the summer, and calculated that from 25,000 gallons up, about 50% of the water usage comes from 25% of the users. That sort of information is important because that speaks to a tiered pricing system. There are two points to the rates, to fund the system and to encourage conservation, and both are important. She would like to look at the tiers. Mr. Culver noted that the current and prior City Councils do not want to punish larger households, where the per capita use of water is not egregious. Rather, the household has six or more people in the home. Chair Cihacek clarified that the purpose of tonight's agenda item is to provide information to the new Commissioners. Member Trainor commented on the high summer water usage, suggesting it would be prudent for the City to pay individual attention to those home, even more so than adding tiers. 8. Public Works Overview Mr. Culver provided a brief overview of the Public Works department, by staring with various statistics about the City itself, the Public Works budget, and the Public Works staff. The $900,000 Administration/Engineering operating budget is supported by the general fund. The Civil Engineering position is almost fully funded by fees from Falcon Heights. The right-of-way position is almost fully funded by fees. The Streets division includes 10 full-time employees and most are union staff. The $1.2 million 2018 operating budget is general fund supported, with an additional $2.2 million in PMP/MSA CIP. Mr. Culver continued that the Storm Sewer division has 12 full-time employees (shared staff with Streets and Administration), and the $2.2 million 2018 budget is fee supported. The Sanitary Sewer division has 13 full-time employees (staff is shared with Water), and the $6 million is fee supported. Central Garage has 2 full- time employees and a 2018 budget of $183,000. The Facilities division has no full- time staff but is managed by the Utilities Superintendent. Recycling has a .25 employee (shared with Stormwater) with a $550,000 annual budget (which is utility fee supported). He also highlighted the new asset management system, which ties Page 8 of 9