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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2011 ALTERNATE WATER METER SYSTEMS to Mr. Tony Frattalone as well, who would also be required to comply with all rules and conditions. Blesener pointed out that the City of Vadnais Heights has granted a similar permit to Mr. Frattalone to hunt his residential property in that City. Keis pointed out that there is a lot of open area on the Frattalone Company property. The Administrator agreed, but noted that there is some wooded area along the pond. The Administrator also reported that the Metro Bow Hunters Resource Board is discontinuing its weekend hunts for the year. However, the Sculley Family may continue their hunt. To date, 33 deer have been taken compared to the 52 taken last year. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-11-236 — APPROVING A BOW AND ARROW PERMIT FOR MR. FRANK FRATTALONE AND MR. TONY FRATTALONE TO HUNT THE FRATTALONE COMPANIES PROPERTY THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR ONA TRIAL BASIS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS AS DRAFTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The Public Works Superintendent reported that installation of the City's fixed - network water meter system is expected to commence on December 5th. The fixed - network water meter system utilizes radio waves to transmit water usage information from a home to City. Readings will be transmitted four times per day for a total of less than 1 second of transmitter signal per day. The Superintendent reported that a resident has expressed concern with having a fixed - network water meter installed in her home due to potential health effects from the radio waves. The City of St. Paul had a group of residents with similar concerns, and developed a policy for alternate metering systems. The Superintendent also reported that the City of St. Paul did some research on the potential health risk, and the Superintendent noted the information included in the Council's packet from the World Health Organization which indicates that given the very low exposure levels, there is no convincing scientific evidence that weak radio frequency signals cause adverse health effects. The Superintendent pointed out that there are many different forms of wireless technology which include radio, television, cell phones, wireless routers, and 7