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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MARCH 8, 1995 <br />assumed that people living in apartments do not <br />typically use as much water as a single-family home. <br />Morelan felt that a greater percentage of the water <br />used by a commercial business is going down the sewer <br />than water used by a residential customer. <br />The Administrator replied that that was true except for <br />water usage during the winter quarter. That is why he <br />is proposing to base sewer rates on winter quarter <br />water usage. <br />Pedersen pointed out that if the City is being charged <br />for sewer based on a metered system, the cost to the <br />City is the same no matter where the sewage is coming <br />from. <br />The Administrator pointed out that average residential <br />water usage during the winter quarter is 17,000 <br />gallons. Based on the rates proposed, that would <br />equate to a$35.00 quarterly sewer charge. <br />Morelan felt there should be some consideration for who <br />taxes the system more, the residential user or the <br />commercial user. <br />The Administrator indicated that most sewer problems <br />are due to root problems, which typically occur in <br />residential areas. However, there may be some strength <br />of discharge issues with the commercial users. <br />Morelan asked if there were more sewer line repairs <br />required in commercial or residential areas. <br />The Administrator stated that he was not aware of any <br />difference, but pointed out that the City's system is <br />relatively new. <br />Scalze pointed out that Falcon Heights' rates as shown <br />in the table on page 76 are out-of-line with other <br />cities, thereby, affecting the averages. If those <br />rates are taken out, Little Canada's current rates fall <br />in line with the others. <br />Mr. Pedersen introduced the following resolution and <br />moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 95-3-73 - ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS <br />11 <br />