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• • COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 22, 1997 Staff is requesting that billings be staggered each month so that the entire 2100 accounts are not billed at the same time. Staff explained how this change would be implemented and noted that the transition would take two (2) months to complete. The City Code will not be amended since each account still is billed quarterly as required by the Code. Council gave verbal approval for this change and directed staff to give affected residents written notice of the change as well as placing a notice in the quarterly City newsletter. DISCUSS PURCHASE OF WATER METERS, DAVID AHRENS Several weeks ago, Council adopted a motion to require that all new water meters be the type that allows for telephone reading of the meters. At that time, staff discussed the need to change the old style meters to the new style meters. Staff is now requesting approval of changing the old water meters section by section of the City. This proposal would allow the staff to complete the work o 'od of time. The consensus of the Council was to implement the plan e ter meters. REGULAR AGENDA Resolution No. 97 - 150, Order Im s £ ='e eparation of Plans and Specifications, Lake Drive T N =�= 4 'e - Mr. Ahrens displayed a map of the project. The map indicate �ty° bs ill be placed. Council directed f to not "-s of this project to residents along Vicky Lane, Nancy Drive and other tline the petition process so that they may request utility services in their noods. Resolution No. 97 -152, Opting to Participate in Livable Communities - Staff explained that Metropolitan Council has not yet looked at the latest City proposed goals. Resolution Clarifying City Council Intent of the Road Reconstruction Referendum - Staff will be adding this resolution to the October 27th agenda. Resolution to Remove Chapter 207 from the City Code - Staff explained that an ordinance removing Chapter 207 from the City Code has been drafted and will be added the October 27th agenda. A resolution establishing a Human Resources Policy will also be presented for Council Consideration. PAGE 3