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5 Motion carried unanimously. The possibility of more businesses or industries being established in the City as a result of building the stadium nearby was then explored. Following an explanation of the number of false alarms originating at Medtronics, Inc, the Police and Fire Report for December was filed. Mr. Fornell commented on his January 14th Water Rate Study in which he recomor-* mended a raise -in rates between 29.9/ and 33¢ per cu. ft. and a lowering of the minimum bill from 3,000 cu. ft. to 1,000 cu.ft. He said he felt the latter would be more equitable to low volume users such as the elderly. Councilman Hail questioned the fairness of penalizing Large families whose budgets might already be strained by inflation. Mr. Fornell also cited the problems of getting accurate readings when res3cents can juggle their high readings to the low consumption months; the reduction of the Utility Fund by the cost of the water pressure improvement project and the possibility of additional long range expenditures to add to or improve the water system in the community. Among the latter R¢s the possibility of a new well and treatment plant being needed for the north end of the City. He also pointed out that the rates had not been revised for seven yaars. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seennded by Councilman Sauer to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance whereby City water rates might be increased to 33¢ per 100 cu.ft. with a minimum of 1,005 cu.ft. set. Voting on the motion: Aye: Sauer, Stauffer, Miedtke and Sundland Nay: Haik Motion carried. The Council then discussed the interest shown by Mr. Gordon Hedlund in the use of his undeveloped property across from the Apache Plaza Shopping Center for covered tennis courts which would require some financial cooperation from the City to construct. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to table action on the possibility of financial cooperation in the construction of tennis courts on the Hedlund property until the Manager has researched similar enterprises in other metropolitan communities. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to nominate Mayor I.4iedtke for the C.C. Ludwig award from the League of Minnesota Municipalities for distinquished service to the community. Voting on the motion: Aye: Sauer, Stauffer, Haik and Sundland. Abstention: Miedtke Motion carried.