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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL March 27, 1991 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (3) Blesener, Scalze, Hanson. Nays (1) Collova. Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 91-3-118 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 60 UPHOLSTERED STACKABLE CHAIRS FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $100 PER CHAIR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (4) Blesener, Scalze, Collova, Hanson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 1991 SEWER The Public Works Superintendent presented the proposed & WATER 1991 Sewer and Water Budgets. BUDGETS The Superintendent began his review with the proposed Water Budget. It was pointed out that the City will incur a 6 1/2% increase in the cost of water from the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners. However, due to the addition of Schroeder Milk to the City's system, the Superintendent recommended that the City's water rate remain at $1.50 per thousand gallons. The Superintendent explained that currently the City also charges a water availability charge for the maintenance of the City's mains. Single family homes, duplexes and mobilehomes pay 1000 of the water availability charge, however, condos, townhouses and apartments are charged 80% of the rate. It was the Superintendent's recommendation that the water availability rate for condos, townhouses and apartments be increased to the full rate. It was explained that past rational was that condos, townhouses and apartments did not use as much water as single-family homes or mobilehomes, therefore, they were charged 80o of the water availability charge. Blesener asked if the Sewer and Water Budgets should provide for capital improvements. The City Administrator reported that the Sewer and Water Budgets will become part of the City's annual budget beginning with the 1992 Budget. The Administrator felt at that time capital replacement Page 20