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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2011 microwaves. All transmit radio waves, although frequencies vary. These devices have been in existence for many years without any adverse health consequences being established. Fixed- network meter systems are not any more powerful than any other wireless technologies. However, in order not to be insensitive to people's concerns, the Superintendent recommended that the Council adopt an alternative water meter system similar to St. Paul's for those residents who have the concern. The Superintendent reviewed the alternate water meter systems that could be used. The first option would be to mount the radio transmitter on the outside of the house, which would prevent radio frequency signals from being transmitted through the house. This would be at no additional cost to the property owner. The second option would be to install a standard touch pad mounted to the outside of the house that can be manually read each quarter by City staff This option would be at a cost of $12 per quarter. The Superintendent also pointed out to the Council that Little Canada's fixed - network system will transmit for a total of approximately 1 second per day. Given that St. Paul has a drive -by system, transmissions from homes range from 5 to 7 minutes per day. After reviewing the information presented by the Public Works Superintendent, it was the consensus of the Council to adopt the alternative water meter system policy as presented. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -11- 237 — ADOPTING THE ALTERNATE WATER METER SYSTEMS POLICY AS PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT WITH THE CLARIFICATION THAT OPTION TWO IN PROVIDING A TOUCH PAD SYSTEM WOULD BE AT A COST TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OF $12.00 PER QUARTER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator reported that the related health information provided by St. Paul and the World Health Organization would be included on the City's web site. Mailings to residents notifying them of the meter change out would also include pertinent information. 8