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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 9, 2018 Page 6 Councilmember McGehee stated she is happy with the PWET's work this past year. She noted it is an ongoing conversation to get the east/west transit lines, particularly down Larpenteur, as well as finding a way to get people on one side of Highway 36 near Rosedale over to the other side. She noted she is very inter- ested in the Green Steps Cities program as well as solar. Councilmember Willmus commented on organics and noted many people would like to see the convenience of curb-side organics. The question is what moves it along sooner rather than later. He expressed interest in solar and would like to learn more about the tiered rate structures for water usage. Councilmember Laliberte concurred on the other Councilmembers' stated support for both solar and curb-side organics. She recalled the Commission talked about the private warranty program for residential sewer pipes. She thinks it is a big concern for people that they have aging infrastructure in their front yards. Councilmember Etten expressed support for solar. He noted the City keeps bring- ing up transit; he asked about the District rep with the Met Council. Chair Cihacek responded there has been difficulty in setting up a meeting with the Met Council representative. Councilmember Willmus noted that it should be communicated on an administra- tive level to the Met Council that their interaction is necessary particularly on these specific issues. Councilmember Etten asked about the tiered rate structure. Chair Cihacek noted one goal will be to identify those heavy users and work with them to reduce consumption. Councilmember Willmus stated it is important to be aware of household size; he does not want to be punitive towards larger households. That is a factor when some of these things come forward. Mayor Roe commented that education of the residents about organics recycling should be a priority. It is important to look at what are the largest contributors to that waste that could be going into organics recycling. He also suggested consid- ering offering bonuses or rebates, as a way to incentivize those who reduce water consumption year over year. Councilmember Laliberte asked whether the PWET Commissioners have received the work and conversations the Council has had about the water rates as well as the work of the Finance Commission.