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Page 6 March 25, 1996 Mounds Vtew City Council Mr. McCarty stated by proceeding the city may be expending money they may never be able to recoup should the residents "sink the project". Mayor Linke explained that the council has followed the steps as set forth in the Charter. He noted that there is a very limited construction time in the State of Minnesota. If the project is to be completed before snowfall, construction must begin in July. Ms. Trude stated the SEH provided a schedule which she believes conforms with the Charter. Bernie DeBee, 2210 Bronson Drive, asked how residents can be heard in regard to their feelings. Ms. Trude stated they will need to follow the Charter. Mr. Ulrich stated that staff would like to make a slight change to Resolution No. 4913, striking the first "Now therefore be it resolved ..." paragraph. Ms. Hankner suggested that changes be made to the final paragraph to read as follows: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City's Consulting engineers, SEH, to • proceed with the development of plans and specifications for approval. Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, asked if residents shouldn't have access to the architectural findings so they can made a decision before the 60-day period begins. Mayor Linke explained that what the resolution refers to is basically the construction documents. The preliminary information regarding the costs is already out. Therefore, the information the residents should need in order to make a decision has already been made available. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4913, Regarding Bronson Drive Reconstruction, AS AMENDED. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: a. Consideration of Resolution No. 4918, Setting Water Rates Effective January 1, 1996. Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator explained that in ] 990 and 1996, Tautges, Redpath, Co., LTD, were asked to analyze the performance and future projections of the city's utility rates. After the study was commissioned the results were that if the water rates were increased from $1.20 to $1.30 per 1,000 gallons, it would help to cover the operating and debt service of that fund. The city needs to preserve the fund balance for maintenance of the water mains and for emergencies. Mayor Linke explained that the actual dollar amount recommended was $1.27> however the city has always kept the rate at an even number.