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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 12, 2008 that the proposed water increases would result in a quarterly cost increase of $3.65 on an account averaging 20,000 gallons in usage. The Administrator reviewed charts which compare the City's sewer and water rates to neighboring cities. Little Canada's sewer rates are in middle of what these cities are charging. The Administrator noted that Little Canada water rates are comparable to the rates being charged by other cities that purchase water from St. Paul He also noted that cities with well systems have lower rates, but their customers incur additional costs for water treatment. Blesener noted that the rate increase is necessary so that the City can fund depreciation. The Administrator agreed, and noted that the City will still not fully fund depreciation under the increase proposed. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2008-3-69 -APPROVING THE 2008 SEWER AND WATER B UDGETS WITH NO INCREASE IN 2008 SEWER RATES AND INCREASING 2008 WATER RATES AS FOLLOWS: 2008 Winter Rate $2.41/per 1,000 gallons Summer Rate $2.A9/per 1,000 gallons Water Service Fee $10.95/per Quarter The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CALL The City Administrator reported that Pete Regnier, the City's legal CLOSED representative assigned by the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust SESSION on pending litigation, is recommending that the Council hold a closed session to discuss the Gores Litigation/Subdivision Ordinance and the Dayspring Litigation. Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2008-3-70 -CALLING FOR A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M. AS REQUESTED BY PETE REGNIER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.