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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2009 DATES FOR The Council discussed available dates to hold Housing Improvement Area HOUSING fee hearings for Canabury Square Condominiums, Canabury IMPROVEMENT Condominiums, and Fleur Royale. It was the consensus of the Council AREA FEE that it was most feasible to hold the HIA fee hearing for Canabury HEARINGS Square on one evening and the fee hearing for the other two condominium properties on another evening. Dates available in order of preference were March 10"', 26`h, 30°i, and 11`" WATER The Public Works Superintendent reviewed his report dated February 6, METER 2009 relative to the replacement of water meters with radio-read water REPLACEMENT meters. The initial project will include the purchase of the meters from AND a meter supplier with installation by either that company or another that AUTOMATED specializes in the installation of these types of meters. Specifications are METER being written so the City can evaluate how many meters will be changed PROGRAM out immediately. The Superintendent indicated that the initial plan is that all large commercial meters will be changed out initially as well as any meters installed prior to 1991. He noted that meters that have been installed after 2003 will be retrofitted with a radio providing radio read capability. Meters installed between 1991 and 2003 are not a certainty to be changed out. Pricing and convenience will be evaluated in making that recommendation. Blesener asked about getting access into a property to change out the meter. The Superintendent replied that the contractor will make three to four attempts to gain access. If access is refused, the matter will be turned back to the City. The City Administrator indicated that in those situations it may be necessary to obtain an administrative warrant to gain access. The Council discussed the advantages of having a radio read system. The Superintendent also pointed out that the system has the capability of detecting water that is running constantly, thus being able to identify properties that might have a leaky toilet. Identifying leaks of this nature will save property owners money. Other advantages include speed and accuracy of readings as well as fast enhy for each account. Blesener asked the estimated cost of a meter. The Superintendent estimated a'/o" meter at $150 to $170. Retrofitting existing meters with radios might be in the $60 to $80 range. The Administrator noted that the City has set aside money for this program with the funding to come from the Water & Sewer Capital Replacement Fund. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: