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The Rice Street Technical Advisory Committee met in September, and <br />Ramsey County is doing some traffic studies before the next meeting in <br />November. City and county staff met last week to talk about specific <br />issues relating to impacts and future needs. <br /> <br /> Mr. Schwartz brought up the December meeting date, which falls on <br />Christmas Day. Member Willenbring suggested canceling the meeting <br />unless there was something important coming up. Member Vanderwall <br />and Chair DeBenedet agreed that tentatively canceling the meeting would <br />be the best option. <br /> <br />th <br /> Member Vanderwall moved to cancel the December 25 meeting pending <br />urgent need. Member Willenbring seconded. <br /> <br /> Ayes: 3 <br /> Nays: 0 <br /> Abstained: 0 <br /> Motion carried <br /> <br /> Chair DeBenedet spoke on the first meeting of the Comprehensive Plan <br />Steering Committee. They will be meeting monthly, and he will continue <br />updating the PWETC on progress. <br /> <br /> <br />5.2008 Utility Rate Discussion <br /> <br /> Chris Miller, City of Roseville Finance Director, presented information on <br />the 2008 utility rates. <br /> <br /> Member Vanderwall asked if the water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage <br />functions were totally supported by user fees or if other tax money was <br />used. Mr. Miller said yes and that that was a typical practice in other <br />cities as well. Users are charged for the amount they use. <br /> <br /> Member Vanderwall asked how this year’s rate increases related to <br />increases in the last few years. Mr. Miller said it’s been going up each <br />year. Mr. Schwartz said energy costs are a big factor. Mr. Miller said <br />increases should be close to inflation rates for the next five years. <br /> <br /> Member Willenbring asked if a rate adjustment was automatic each year. <br />Mr. Miller said in his time it has been adjusted every year, some less some <br />more. <br /> <br /> Chair DeBenedet said one of his concerns was whether the city was <br />reserving enough money to cover infrastructure replacement in the future. <br />Mr. Schwartz said the city manager has mentioned possibly having a <br />financial consultant do a rate study to make sure rates are in line with <br />future needs. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />