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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1992 Scalze pointed out that the proposal would result in more of a user fee. Hanson asked about vacancy rates at apartment complexes. The Administrator suggested that the vacancy rate is built into the water usage at this time. LaValle pointed out that the proposed increase will more than double what the Garden Terrace Apartment complex will pay for sewer. Blesener felt that the proposal was the most equitable way to go. Scalze asked about apartment complexes that have swimming pools. The Administrator thought that when pools are filled the apartment complexes used a separate meter to keep track of the amount of water usaqe. The Administrator also suggested that most outside irrigation systems were on separate metering systems. Blesener pointed out that the 70% rate recommended by staff would put the City at having the second lowest rate of the neighboring cities. Scalze asked why the increase to Garden Terrace is so high. The Administrator suggested that it may be the make-up of the tenants in the building. The Administrator indicated that a senior citizen in a single-family home averages less water usage than a family. Blesener pointed out that mobilehome units are charged the full residential rate. LaValle pointed out that senior citizens do get a discount. LaValle stated that he does not understand the proposal fully, therefore, could not support it at this time. Blesener felt the proposal was the most equitable way to go. Blesener suggested that perhaps the City could address the situation with Garden Terrace through a senior citizen discount of some sort. LaValle felt the matter should be tabled at this time and looked into further. The City Administrator requested that the matter be Page 14