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Another issue is the repair and replacement of residential water <br /> meters which continue to age and fail. Many inaccurate meters <br /> can affect water revenues. A testing program needs to be <br /> instituted and these meters need to be replaced in a more <br /> timely manner. The Gopher State One Call system has <br /> burdened our small staff even more. Since its origin, the City <br /> has averaged 1 to 1 .5 hours per day during the winter months <br /> to 3 to 4 hours per day during the summer months, excluding <br /> construction projects, i.e., Long Lake Road. <br /> D. - Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment - because <br /> of increased numbers of equipment and essentially one <br /> mechanic, operators are required to perform preventative <br /> maintenance and minor repairs themselves. Although this <br /> practice is acceptable in most cases, it is not always achievable <br /> for technical repairs. In these instances, priority must be <br /> determined -- jobs or projects delayed, rescheduled or <br /> postponed. <br /> During the last couple of years staff has completed a few <br /> questionnaires regarding staffing levels in the Public Works areas <br /> throughout the Stanton 5 cities. Levels inquired were in water, sewer, <br /> streets, shop. In all accountable areas, Mounds View's staffing levels <br /> to maintain and increase desired maintenance levels be increased in <br /> the following scenario: <br /> 1994 - I full time public works position <br /> Funded 1/3 G/W/S <br /> 1995 - I seasonal streets <br /> 1996 - 1 full time public works position, eliminate <br /> seasonal in streets. Funded 1/3 G/W/S <br /> 1997 - 1 seasonal streets <br /> 29 <br />