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Mounds View City Council December 8, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Council Member Stigney requested that Item d be removed for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, and E as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 6143, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for Jim Ericson Council Member Stigney asked that Resolution 6143 be read. Mayor Linke read Resolution 6143. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6143, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for Jim Ericson. Council Member Stigney commented that this is the system the City works in and there is nothing he can do about it and it is unfortunate for the residents. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing, First Reading and Consideration of Ordinance 724, An Ordinance Authorizing the City Council of the City of Mounds View to Set Water Rates and Surcharges Effective with the January 2004 Billings. Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Finance Director Hansen indicated that rate studies were prepared and presented to Council for consideration. He then indicated that the proposed increase is from $1.45 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons for the water and the proposed storm water increase is from $5.50 per quarter to $7.50 per quarter. The street light rate and sanitary sewer rate are proposed to remain the same. He further indicated that his report provided examples of sample utility bills to indicate how the increase would affect different scenarios. Finance Director Hansen indicated that the next item on the agenda was to be setting the rates for the storm sewer but, upon reviewing the Charter, it was determined that a public hearing was needed as it must be done by ordinance and not by resolution as originally believed. Finance Director Hansen indicated that the proposed increase is set to take effect on January 1, 2004 so residents will see the increase on their bills in April.