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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 18 termination if that reduction was based on the rate structure of a change in household demographics. Mr. Miller noted that as much as the City desired to show cause/effect, all that could be shown was an aggregate. Councilmember Roe clarified that it was inaccurate to say that low users paid more than high users, and that was no different in 2009 than it was in 2008; and based on the past rate structure high users paid lower rates than low users based on more gal- lons over which to spread their base fee. Councilmember Roe opined that the City should not make changes in the course of the year; that the City was attempting to en- courage users to conserve with the current rate structure; and that a broader policy discussion was needed before 2010, as suggested by Councilmember Pust. Mayor Klausing concurred, opining that caution be used in jumping to solutions be- fore defining a problem; and that a broader discussion was indicated. Mayor Klaus- ing asked that Mr. Miller, rather than bringing back more tiered or block information; provide more background information and discussion to incept conservation as the next logical step. Councilmember Ihlan requested, as part of that information, additional information be provided to show how existing rates provided economic incentives to achieve conser- vation. 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen reviewed upcoming meeting agendas. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings Councilmember Johnson opined that he was glad to see the Park Master Plans scheduled on an upcoming agenda. 16. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.