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9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />October 27, 2009 <br />Page 5 <br />City Manager Morrison requested direction from Council on the proposed ordinance amendment <br />to increase the sewer rate to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons ($.0035 per gallon) effective 01/01/2010. <br />Councilmember Roth requested clarification regarding the 2009 projected sewer operating costs <br />and fund balance. Finance Director Larson indicated the Sewer and Water Fund balance is <br />approximately $200,000. <br />Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the First <br />Reading of Ordinance 2009 -007; Amending Sewer Rates in Section 33 of the St. Anthony City <br />Code. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />City Manager Morrison reported on the following: <br />• Fire Chief Malenick provided a presentation to city employees on H1N1. An <br />informational brochure was received from the State and will be posted on the City <br />website. <br />• Staff has been going through on -site diversity training in conjunction with the League of <br />Minnesota Cities. <br />• Staff is working on a potential lease for a wireless provider at the water tower site. The <br />lease may be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting. <br />• Negotiations with the three city unions are ongoing. <br />• The electronic sign in front of city hall is currently out with a part on order. <br />• The City is being nominated for an award through the City Engineer's Association for the <br />Water Reuse Facility. <br />• Deadline for Planning Commission and Parks Commission applications are November <br />20, 2009. <br />Councilmember Stille requested that Council be provided with information on typical market <br />lease rates for cell phone towers when the lease is presented for approval. <br />Councilmember Roth: No report. <br />Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the Urban Land Institute Seminar on October <br />20, 2009. The topic was how walkability influences home values, as well as the social, <br />environmental and economic benefits. <br />Councilmember Thuesen stated his appreciation of the quality of stoplight the County installed at <br />the intersection of 33`d Avenue and Silver Lake Road. He noted this is an important intersection <br />for the community and the stoplight that was installed enhances the walkability of the <br />community and adds safety. <br />