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Mr. Carlson explained that it was mainly backpack applications of Permethrin, <br />usually at public parks or areas where the traps collected a lot of mosquitoes. He <br />noted that no private treatments were made. <br />Member Fergus asked if Methoprene or Spinosad had off -target effects. <br />Mr. Carlson explained that Spinosad is an organically approved material and a soil <br />bacteria, the same as BTi. It has similar non -target impacts as BTi. Methoprene in <br />specific applications that can impact other fly species. He noted that they are <br />cautious about the dosage applied, especially in the springtime, when there are <br />vernal pools and things like that. He explained that this is not put anywhere, and <br />they anticipate many midges or anything like that. <br />Chair Ficek thanked Mr. Carlson for the presentation. <br />6. City Water Meter Discussion <br />Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer provided background on the City's water <br />meter program and the need for upgrades. He reviewed the current Neptune <br />automatic meter reading system, its benefits, and the issues with the current system, <br />including radio failures and the need for upgrades. He noted the potential upgrade <br />to the 900 system and the benefits of maintaining accurate data collection. <br />Mr. Freihammer discussed the need to replace radios and meters, noting that they <br />can be done independently but are often done together. He explained the City has <br />met with different vendors to explore long-term solutions, considering options like <br />keeping the current system or upgrading to the 900 series. He mentioned the 900 <br />series has a smaller signal range, which might require additional collectors in <br />specific areas like South Owasso. He provided two options: replacing meters later <br />(option A) or replacing some meters now (option B), with the latter being more <br />impactful on residents and staff. <br />Mr. Freihammer introduced a new vendor, Mueller, whose proposal included <br />maintaining the collectors, which staff found appealing due to the hassle of <br />maintaining the current collectors. The Mueller system offered two-way <br />communication, allowing for software updates and data pushes, a significant <br />advantage over the current one-way system. The Mueller system could also shut <br />off meters remotely, a feature some cities use for unpaid utility bills. However, <br />Roseville currently does not use this practice, and the new system is more adaptable <br />and can provide temperature data, which would be crucial for Roseville's freeze <br />accounts. <br />Mr. Freihammer outlined the costs of upgrading the current radios versus the <br />complete Mueller system, highlighting the significant price difference. He <br />explained the current system costs $322 per new meter and radio, while the Mueller <br />system has cheaper components but still requires a substantial upfront cost. He <br />noted the City budgeted $2.4 million over five years to upgrade meters, with plans <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />