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1 cannot be established and uniformly supported. He indicated that if the plan is not <br /> 2 justifiable, the process will be viewed as flawed. He stated that it is WSB's intention <br /> 3 to help the Task Force, not stop their work or the process. <br /> 4 There was discussion about the City of Plymouth's sump pump ordinance and an <br /> 5 increase in storm water rates. <br /> 6 Cavanaugh asked why the City didn't adopt high rates, such as $19.00 per quarter. <br /> 7 Hubmer reviewed the process to set up a storm water utility and possible fee setting <br /> 8 strategies. He indicated that sometimes a city is able to ask for and get approval for <br /> 9 higher rates, if the justification seems rational. He also indicated that residents may <br /> 10 not be agreeable to higher rates. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 The City Manager questioned if it made sense to develop a capital storm water plan <br /> 13 and work toward getting rates that would support the funding of the capital plan. <br /> 14 Hubmer agreed. <br /> 15 Motion by Otte, second by Maxwell to postpone establishing storm water rates <br /> 16 until the report comes back from WSB. <br /> 17 Hubmer stated that WSB can provide the report by December 15th. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 20 Maxwell stated with regard to the sump pump ordinance, currently sump pumps in <br /> 21 the City have to be inspected at the point of sale. Those who have improper <br /> 22 connections to the sanitary sewer, she felt must be forced to comply now. <br /> 23 VII. PREPARE TENTATIVE AGENDA AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING. <br /> 24 Hubmer stated that he could research the sump pump issue more. Hartman, City <br /> 25 Public Works, was asked if he knew how many residences were out of compliance. <br /> 26 Hubmer stated that the Task Force could look at determining a level of protection, <br /> 27 assuming a 10-year event for the City streets. <br /> 28 The next meeting was set for December 2, 1997 at 7:00 p.m., prior to the City <br /> 29 Council meeting, which is scheduled for December 3, 1997. <br /> 30 VIII. ADJOURNMENT. <br /> 31 Motion by Kozarek, second by Otte to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. <br /> 32 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Respectfully submitted, <br /> 35- Kim Moore-Sykes, <br /> 36 Management Assistant <br />