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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 • Staff advised they have prepared a draft letter to send to the Metropolitan Council regarding the affect of the changes to residents. Staff asked for Council direction regarding the letter. • Mayor Bergeson stated the bus service is very important to the City of Lino Lakes. High density housing along Lake Drive and potential housing within the Town Center may utilize the service. Council Member Dahl moved to approve the City Administrator to send the draft letter to the Metropolitan Council. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Annual Police Report, Sergeant Bill Hammes — Staff advised the Police Department faced many challenges in 1999. The Department moved to a new building, prepared for Y2K, introduced a County wide records system, and developed an automation system in the Building Department. Sergeant Bill Hammes presented the Department of Public Safety annual report, which included both police and building inspections. Council Member Carlson thanked the Department for a great job noting there is a question about the number of underage drinking incidents. She referred to a vindictive letter printed in the Quad regarding the City's growth under a former mayor. She stated the Council is committed to building 147 new homes per year. People should not criticize when they do not have all the information. Mr. Pete Kluegel, Building Inspector explained the City process regarding electrical inspections. Council Member O'Donnell moved to accept the 1999 Department of Public Safety Annual Report, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of Resolution No. 00 —19, Adopting 2000 Water and Sewer Budget, Rick DeGardner — Staff referred to the proposed 2000 budgets for the water operating fund and the sewer operating fund. The water -operating fund reflects an expenditure increase of 9.4%. This is due primarily to the increase of maintenance supplies and chemical price increases. The sewer -operating fund reflects an expenditure increase of .45%. The City Engineer is preparing a utility rate study that will establish the water and sewer rates for the three- (3) year period 2000 — 2002. Staff advised they do not anticipate any significant changes to the current rates. For the purposes of the preparation of the rate study, general 5