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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 The City's franchise agreement with Minnegasco, now known as Reliant Energy Minnegasco, expired, several years ago. In 1999 the City Council directed staff to work towards making all the City's franchise agreements more consistent in terms of effective dates. Staff negotiated a new agreement, which was reviewed by franchise attorney James Strommen. The agreement is based largely on a model ordinance currently being updated for the League of Minnesota Cities by Mr. Strommen and others. It expires on March 31, 2012, the same date the Circle Pines Utilities franchise agreement ends. The agreement is contained in Ordinance No. 14 — 00, which requires a pubic hearing and two (2) readings. The public hearing is scheduled this evening. The first reading and continuation of the public hearing are scheduled for October 9, 200. The second reading is scheduled for October 23, 2000. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 15 — 00, Establishing a Meter Fee for Customers of Reliant Energy Minnegasco — Staff advised the City's franchising agreement Reliant Energy Minnegasco expired several years ago. That agreement did not im e;,� se a chise fee. In 1999 the City Council directed staff to negotiate a new agreement and in ise fee with the intent of treating all franchisees in the City consistently. The new agr* me ha seen submitted to the City Council as proposed Ordinance No. 14 — 00. In conjunctiva that greement, Ordinance No. 15 — 00 establishes a meter fee equivalent to approximately - % the rage customer bill in each category of customers. Revenue from the meter fee v 1 be dicated to road reconstruction. In August, letters were sent to more than 3,400 them of the proposed fee and ways they co Administrator received and documented to the meter fee. of Reliant Energy Minnegasco informing edback on the proposal. The City Council review, 26 phone calls from people opposed Ordinances require two (2) rea.' any .a yublic hearing. The public hearing for Ordinance No. 15 — 00 is schedule this evening. art reap mg and the continued public hearing is scheduled for October 9, 200. The sec •. d read 1 scheduled for October 23, 2000. Mayor Bergeson opened th ublc hearing at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Mike Carter, 745 Vicky Lane, came forward and stated he does not mind paying taxes for value added. He stated that a few years ago the City decided to require permits to pump septics. Part of the permit fee was for inspections. The sewer permit fee contributed nothing to the situation in Twilight Acres. He stated he has a hard time believing this tax will go to benefit roadways in Lino Lakes. Mr. Keith Winegar, 6503 White Oak Road, inquired about the revenue projections from the fee and costs of administration. The City Administrator advised the expected revenues will be approximately $60,000 - $65,000 per year. The entire revenue from the fee will go to road reconstruction. 12 • •