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Ms. Bloom said funding is always an i sue for developing storm water <br />projects. Member Neprash responded that Roseville .has very low storm <br />water utility rates compared to other cities and if there's an issue with <br />funding, maybe the rates should be raised. Mr. Schwartz said the rates <br />remained the same for many years; but for the past few years; the City has <br />been increasing them to meet the City's needs. <br />Member Stenlund asked if Roseville was part of the Mosquito Control <br />group. Ms. Bloom said the City provides them with maps of sump man <br />holes and basins, and they provide us with pellets for killing eggs. <br />Member Stenlund said he believes true water quality comes down to street <br />sweeping, which may even have to be done once a week. He's frustrated <br />with snow storage and the locations that are used because of the chemical <br />and debris that's left behind after it melts. <br />Chair DeBenedet mentioned the possible grant for the .new type of street <br />sweeper. Mr. Schwartz said that he had checked into the grant, and there <br />was no money available at that time but he'll keep his eye on the program. <br />He also spoke with other cities about possibly sharing the cost of a new <br />sweeper, plus it might be something to add to the Capital Improvement <br />Program. Member Stenlund proposed to privatize the work. Member <br />Vanderwall said that privatizing would take it. out of Capital Improvement <br />and put it into operations costs so that becomes a budgeting issue. <br />Member Neprash said the watershed district might be interested in helping <br />to fund street sweeping. Chair DeBenedet asked Nlr. Schwartz to check <br />with the watershed districts to see what their interest maybe. Mr. <br />Schwartz said he knows of some watershed districts partnering with cities <br />on this issue. <br />10. Sewer /Water Utility Service Ownership /Cost Participation Discussion <br />1VIr. Schwartz introduced this topic to the Commission to see if they <br />wanted to explore it further. City Code states residents are responsible for <br />their sewer service up to the main, which can put a huge financial burden <br />on them in certain situations when lines have to be repaired. The question <br />is does the Commission want to explore changing City Code and adding <br />City responsibility to certain sewer repairs.. <br />All agreed they would like to discuss it at a future meeting. <br />11. Agenda for Next Meeting -April 22, 2008 <br />Draft Department Strategic Plan <br />2009 Budget <br />Rice Street Design Discussion by Ramsey County Staff <br />SewerlWater Utility Service Ownership/Cost Participation Discussion <br />10. Adjournment <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />