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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1992 acted upon before the end of the quarter since the next billinqs will be going out shortly after. Blesener and Collova indicated that they were ready to act on the matter. Scalze stated that while she struggles with the matter since she did not fully understand it, she would accept the recommendation of the City Administrator. Scalze noted the rates being charged by the surrounding cities exceed this proposal with the exception of one city. LaValle aqain questioned the increase to the Garden Terrace Apartments. The Administrator stated that the only reply to that is that the system is currently inequitable. Blesener pointed out that the auditor found inconsistencies in the billing system and the City must bill sewer charges in a more equitable manner than was done before. LaValle questioned whether seniors were being penalized for not using much water. The Administrator pointed out that a Garden Terrace unit is currently charged $9.95 per quarter for sewer, while a single-family home is charged $34. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 92-3-106 - ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF CITY STAFF WITH REGARD TO SEWER RATES, RETAINING THE RESIDENTIAL SEWER RATE AT $34 PER QUARTER, WITH APARTMENT UNITS PAYING 70% OF THE RESIDENTIAL RATE AND ADOPTING A COMMERCIAL SEWER RATE OF $1.85 PER TAOUSAND GALLONS The foreqoing resolution was duly seconded by Collova. Ayes (4) Blesener, Collova, Scalze, Hanson. Nays (1) LaValle. Resolution declared adopted. BUILDING/ LaValle asked the status of the two dilapidated ZONING structures on Rice Street. The City Administrator reported that the City Attorney's office is working on this matter and following the procedures necessary to get these structures removed. Page 15