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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 27, 2005 developer be required to proceed through the rezoning process. Keis expressed concern with the timing of the public hearing in the event that there would be significant neighborhood opposition to R-2, yet a developer would already have been selected for a townhome development. The City Administrator suggested that a Public Hearing could be held at the time the RFP packet is presented to the Council for approval. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-7-I69 -AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCEED WITH COMPILATION OF THE "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" PACKET AS OUTLINED IN THE TWIN LAKE LAND DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES DATED JULY 20, 2005 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator anticipated that he would have the RFP packet ready for presentation to the Council within 60 days. WATER The Public Works Superintendent presented his report dated July 20, METER 2005 relative to the replacement of existing water meters in the City. REPLACEMENT The Superintendent explained the current technology which allows for radio read of water meters, thus improving efficiency of installation and on-going maintenance. The radio read technology also allows for the down loading of usage information at the time meters are read, and the direct up loading of usage into the utility billing computer system. This improves read and billing accuracy as well as saves staff time. The Superintendent reported that the City's water meters are aging, noting that 24.5°lo are over 20 years old and 45% are over IS years old. The replacement program would be phased in, however, the initial focus would be to replace the meters over 20 years old. The Superintendent informed the Council thaC as water meters are and wear out, they slow down, thus under metering the amount of water usage. He further noted that for the pasC year or Cwo the meters Chat have been installed in the City have the capability of being adapted to the radio read system. The City Administrator noted that the water meter replacement program would be an on-going program. However, given the cost involved, additional analysis will have to be done as to whether the City should request quotes or bids for the replacement meters. 11