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• Look at fixed amount (the Finance Director would like to increase <br />the fixed rate to cover more of our costs) <br />• How the rates break down (fixed and volume-based components) <br />• What would rates be if conservation rate structure was implemented? <br />Mr. Schwartz said he'd like some recommendations next month. <br />7. Utilities Capital Improvements Discussion <br />Mr. Schwartz shared what staff has produced to date on capital <br />improvements. <br />Member Willenbring asked when water or sewer pipes are lined, how long <br />does the lining hold? Mr. Schwartz responded that the material has been <br />in use in this area about 20 years, but the estimate manufacturer's are <br />giving is about 50 years. <br />Member Stenlund asked if there was a ranking system for condition of <br />pipes to be lined. Mr. Schwartz responded that staff is currently <br />scheduling pipe lining based on condition. <br />Mr. Schwartz asked the Commission for a realistic goal on replacing or <br />lining problem areas in the city. Member Willenbring said he thought 20 <br />years made sense. <br />Member Vanderwall commented that City staff is the professionals and <br />being in an advisory capacity he's sometimes hesitant to make too many <br />suggestions since staff is probably already doing that very thing. Mr. <br />Schwartz said that when dealing with things such as Capital Improvement <br />it's always good to have input and backup for whatever decisions are <br />made. <br />Member Vanderwall wondered if paying for this should be a bonding <br />issue instead of a budget issue. <br />Member Stenlund said the City has a number of private watermains and <br />questioned how the sanitary charge was being paid. Mr. Schwartz said <br />even though the line is private, they still get City water and are charged <br />accordingly. <br />Chair DeBenedet asked staff to create a table containing information such <br />as, length of pipe, cost of replacement, age, budget, years to complete, <br />dollars to complete. Mr. Schwartz said he would ask the Finance <br />Department for information on the impact on rates per 100,000 increment <br />increase in the Capital Improvement Budget. <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />