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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 9, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING, SEWER AND WATER RATE STUDY, FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 04 - 88 Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:10 P.M. Mr. Schumacher explained the purpose of this hearing is procedural and required by the City Charter. Currently the Charter requires that sewer and water rates be adjusted by resolution. However, the City Code requires that rates be adjusted by ordinance. The proposed ordinance will only bring the Code into conformity with the Charter. When the ordinance is approved a resolution will be introduced adjusting the rates. Mayor Benson asked if there was anyone who wished to speak at this public hearing. Mrs. Imholte, 1005 Lantern Lane asked if her rates were increased, would she get better service. She explained that she cannot wash diapers because they get too brown and she has poor water pressure. Mayor Benson suggested that she contact the Public Works Director and have him check her concerns and monitor her water. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the pressure should be better since there will be two wells servicing the area as well as a temporary connection to the Circle Pines Water tower.- Al Ross, Lino Lakes Representative to the Circle Pines Utility Commission - Mr. Ross explained that soon Circle Pines will be conducting a referendum for a new filtration plat. He felt this will take care of some of Lino Lakes problems. Mr. Reinert explained that the main reason that the Council is considering a utility rate increase is that the system has been losing money for some time. This is an attempt to make the system break even. Mayor Benson noted that it has been several years since the rates were adjusted. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 8;17 P.M. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 04 - 88. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 6 CITY OF LINO LAKES 049.