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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 18 Director of Public Works Ulrich stated this was correct. He indicated they were currently performing some televising, and they could start from this point. He stated he had consulted Finance Director Kessel to determine if it would be more advantageous for the City to utilize its own funds, or to take the change on the loan, and he advised that this loan is based upon T-Bills, at .5 percent over the current rate. He explained that if some of the measures do not hold or prove they are functioning properly during the course of one year, or even the five-year period, the City would only be out a few hundred dollars. He advised that they would have the ultimate chance to receive the $30,000 loan, or they would have to pay a few hundred dollars in interest. Council Member Quick inquired if the City paid fee for I&I reduction. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated the City pays a charge on everything that goes through the Metropolitan Council’s meters. He indicated that everything that goes through the City’s service goes through their meters and that is what the City’s wastewater service charge is based upon. He stated that if they could lower the amount of I&I by 10 percent, this would ultimately affect their billable rate of 10 percent. He pointed out that the City does not have an excessively high amount of I&I, and according to a study performed 10 to 12 years ago, the I&I was between 15 and 18 percent. He advised that this was quite acceptable for a community the size of Mounds View, however, the infrastructure is aging, and they are now seeing more cracks and more deviations in the pipes. Council Member Stigney inquired if Director of Public Works Ulrich believed the City had sufficient damage to meet the criteria for receiving this money as a grant. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated he believed this was the case. He indicated there is only $275,000 available for the entire Metro area, however, the Metropolitan Council bases their determination upon those with the highest need. He pointed out that in 1996, the City of Mounds View experienced a heavy rain event in July, during which they pumped more than 10,000,000 gallons over the average. He stated this is one identifiable point rank in the consideration, however, there are other cities with treatment plants that bypass the system during rain or heavy usage events, and they would receive more points. He explained that the final determination would depend upon such factors as the number of cities that submit loan applications. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Consideration of an Application for a License from Golden Gloves Youth Boxing. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated the previous week she received a request from Terry Marsh of Upper Midwest Golden Gloves to hold a boxing exhibition at Edgewood Middle School. She stated in the past, Mr. Marsh has held exhibitions in Mounds View, however, they were held at the Bel Ray. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated this event would take place on Saturday, April 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. She advised that State Statute requires the City give permission for such an event to occur, after which time, the State Boxing Board would issue a State license to Mr. Marsh to hold the exhibition.