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Water and Sewer Rates <br /> March 8, 19.84 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Alternatives to a sewer rate increase are almost non-existent. Metro Waste charges <br /> are 80% of our costs. 'We have added metering stations in recent years to assure <br /> that our flows are correct. Now, to get our rates reduced, we would have to <br /> prove that the meters are inaccurate (_not an easy task, in my opinion) . <br /> It is also important to note that the Foss Road lift station is badly in need of <br /> major. repairs (.most likely replacement) . A new lift station would cost from <br /> $50-750.. <br /> Staff recommends that the sewer rates be raised to at least $1 . 10 as- shown above. <br /> The following chart compares St. Anthony's current rate and proposed rate for <br /> sewer with our neighboring communities. Comparison is difficult since most have <br /> a flat rate for sewer. (_Note: Conversion from cubic feet to gallons for compari- <br /> son purposes.) <br /> St. Anthony current rate $1 .00/1000 gallons, minimum bill , $7.50. <br /> St. Anthony proposed rate $1 .46/1000 gallons, minimum bill , $11 .00. <br /> Roseville <br /> Residential $19.80 flat rate; $11 .65 seniors. <br /> Apartments $12. 15/unit. <br /> Commercial $1 .09/1000. <br /> Columbia Heights <br /> Residential $18.70 minimum; $25.50 maximum. • <br /> Commercial $1 . 13/1000. <br /> -New Brighton <br /> Residential $23.50 flat rate. <br /> Commercial $1 . 175/1000. <br /> Fridley <br /> Residential $22.65 flat rate; $7.80 seniors. <br /> Commercial $98C/.1000: <br /> Spring Lake Park <br /> Residential $21 .65 flat rate. <br /> Commercial $1 . 12/1000. <br /> Arden Hills <br /> Residential $27.16 flat rate; $13.58 seniors. <br /> Commercial $1 .46/1000. <br /> Shoreview. <br /> Residential $26.25 flat rate. <br /> Commercial $1 .35/1000. <br /> *Rate increase- pending. <br /> cj k • <br />