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126 Mr. Carlson explained that it was mainly backpack applications of Permethrin, <br />127 usually at public parks or areas where the traps collected a lot of mosquitoes. He <br />128 noted that no private treatments were made. <br />129 <br />130 Member Fergus asked if Methoprene or Spinosad had off -target effects. <br />131 <br />132 Mr. Carlson explained that Spinosad is an organically approved material and a soil <br />133 bacteria, the same as BTi. It has similar non -target impacts as BTi. Methoprene in <br />134 specific applications that can impact other fly species. He noted that they are <br />135 cautious about the dosage applied, especially in the springtime, when there are <br />136 vernal pools and things like that. He explained that this is not put anywhere, and <br />137 they anticipate many midges or anything like that. <br />138 hL <br />139 Chair Ficek thanked Mr. Carlson for the presentation. <br />140 <br />141 6. City Water Meter Discussion r <br />142 Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer provided background on the City's water <br />143 meter program and the need for upgrades. He'14viewed the current Neptune <br />144 automatic meter reading system, its benefits, and the issues with the current system, <br />145 including radio failures and the need for upgrades. He noted the potential upgrade <br />146 to the 900 system and the benefits of maintaining accurate data collection. <br />147 <br />148 Mr. Freihammer discussed the need to replace radios and meters, noting that they <br />149 can be done independently but are often done together. He explained the City has <br />150 met with different vendors to explore long-term solutions, considering options like <br />151 keeping the current system or upgrading to the 900 series. He mentioned the 900 <br />152 series has a smaller signal range, which might require additional collectors in <br />153 specific areas like South Owasso. He provided two options: replacing meters later <br />154 (option A) or replacing some meters now (option B), with the latter being more <br />155 impactful on residents and staff. <br />156 <br />157 Mr. Freihammer introduced a new vendor, Mueller, whose proposal included <br />158 maintaining the collectors, wh?ch staff found appealing due to the hassle of <br />159 maintaining the current collectors. The Mueller system offered two-way <br />160 communication, allowing for software updates and data pushes, a significant <br />161 advantage over the current one-way system. The Mueller system could also shut <br />162 off meters remotely, a feature some cities use for unpaid utility bills. However, <br />163 Roseville currently does not use this practice, and the new system is more adaptable <br />164 and can provide temperature data, which would be crucial for Roseville's freeze <br />165 accounts. <br />166 <br />167 Mr. Freihammer outlined the costs of upgrading the current radios versus the <br />168 complete Mueller system, highlighting the significant price difference. He <br />169 explained the current system costs $322 per new meter and radio, while the Mueller <br />170 system has cheaper components but still requires a substantial upfront cost. He <br />171 noted the City budgeted $2.4 million over five years to upgrade meters, with plans <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />Page 6 of 72 <br />