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Page 12 <br />August 21, 1995 <br />Mr. Ulrich noted that it is the responsibility of the city, and will be calculated into the <br />budget. <br />Council member Trude stated she had received two telephone calls in regard to this item. <br />Mrs. Janet Schuldt, 7887 Spring Lake Park Road, felt that meters reading at 98% <br />accuracy should not be replaced, that large meters should be replaced, she would not like <br />to have her phone tapped to read the meter, she does not want the $3.00 per quarter utility <br />charge and does not wish to go to monthly billing. She stated she does not believe in <br />replacing things which work. The other caller, who did not identify himself, but lived on <br />Greenwood stated he did not want to go to a monthly reading, feels fees should be <br />charged to those residents who will not allow their meters to be read and has no objection <br />to the present system. <br />Ruth White, 2917 County Road I, stated she feels the changing over to the new system is <br />more for ease than due to faulty meters. She did not understand why they needed to <br />replace them. <br />Mayor Linke stated the present system is aged and will not be getting any better. It is <br />also very labor intensive. <br />Ms. White asked if the homeowner will have an option on the type of system or if it will <br />be mandatory. <br />Mayor Linke stated if the council chooses to selection Option # 1, there will not be an <br />choice. Option #2 would allow for either phone or radio system. <br />Ms. White stated she would like to leave the system as it is. She further stated she <br />believes the Council has already made up their minds as to what they are going to do. <br />They are reviewing two systems and as noted in the newsletter, will make a decision in <br />August. <br />Council member Hankner stated as a council member, she along with the other council <br />members and staff, have carefully looked at the current system and she definitely feels <br />something needs to be done. No formal action has been taken by the council in regard to <br />this matter so a decision has not been made. <br />Council member Trude noted that both of the systems they aze reviewing eliminate a <br />considerable amount of paperwork for staff. Presently 3,000 cazds go out and come in <br />quarterly. Additionally, the 12,000 cards must be keyed in each year. <br />Ms. White asked what will happen if she refuses a new water meter. <br />