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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 1993 he and the Public Works Superintendent support this recommendation. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 93-2-51 - AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION IN THE JACKSON HEIGHTS LETTER OF CREDIT AMOUNT FROM $296,000 TO $110,000 BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF CITY STAFF The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (4) LaValle, Pedersen, Scalze, Morelan. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. WATER The City Administrator reported that the St. Paul Board CONSERVATION of Water Commissioners would like to utilize a couple PROGRAM of apartment buildings within the City to demonstrate a water conservation program. The Administrator requested Council authorization to work with the Water Board on this project. Scalze asked if a decrease in gallons consumed would have a negative effect on the City's water usage resulting in an increase in the water rate charged by St. Paul. The Administrator pointed out that the City did receive a 19% increase in water rates from the City of St. Paul this year. Part of the reason for this increase was that revenues have not increased. The Administrator agreed that in the long run a water conservation program could impact the City's water rates, however, the impact of this program will be limited given its limited scope. The issue comes down to a choice of conserving resources or saving money. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 93-2-52 - AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH THE ST. PAUL WATER BOARD ON THEIR PROPOSED WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (4) LaValle, Pedersen, Scalze, Morelan. Nays (Oj. Resolution declared adopted. Page 19