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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 Page 4 1 Councilmember Randle asked about Macalester to 391 to the Railroad and how many homes 2 were affected by the raw sewage backup. City Engineer Messner stated there were several 3 apartment units (6) on the first floor that were affected. 4 5 Councilmember Elnagdy referred to the crosswalk on 30, noting it mentioned flashing lights. 6 She asked if the current lighting would be replaced and if so, could that happen before June. Ms. 7 Koscielak stated it likely would not happen before June. She stated the signage can be added to 8 the contract to be done earlier. Councilmember Elnagdy stated the current lights are inefficient. 9 Mr. Messner stated he will have public works look at the existing signs. 10 11 Councilmember Jenson stated he appreciates the detail of the presentation. He likes the RFQ's 12 can go out in January. 13 14 Councilmember Doolan stated she appreciates the presentation. She asked about the light overlay 15 on St. Anthony Lane. She asked how long the temporary overlay will get us through before a 16 complete reconstruction is needed to be done. Ms. Koscielak stated generally five years however 17 possibly some pothole filling can be done. Councilmember Doolan asked if next year's mill and 18 overlay will be for approximately the same size. Ms. Koscielak stated it will be less of an area. It 19 should be able to be completed in one phase. 20 21 Mayor Webster thanked Ms. Koscielak and Mr. Messner for their presentation. 22 23 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve Resolution 24 24-093 — Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids 25 for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project. 26 27 Motion carried 5-0. 28 29 B. Ordinance 2024-07 — Amending Multiple Sections of Chapter 33 Sewer Water License 30 and Permit Fees Storm Water Facilities — Final Reading. 31 32 Finance Director Deborah Maloney reviewed a PowerPoint of Utility Rates for 2025. 33 34 The parameters are to align revenue sources with corresponding costs, provide transparency as to 35 the basis of rates and rate adjustments, maintain a structurally balanced operation, and ensure 36 that rates appropriately support the ability to provide safe drinking water, properly discharge 37 sanitary sewer flows, and appropriate control and treatment of storm water runoff. 38 39 Water Fund expenditures are comprised of two primary operating functions. Production 40 $1,038,888 and Distribution $875,593. The current recommendation includes continuing the 41 phase -in of a quarterly fee to support distribution system costs. The quarterly Water Distribution 42 Fee will increase by $1.50. For the Adjustment in Usage Rates the current recommendation 43 includes the water usage tier rates increases will range from 12-20 cents per 1,000 gallons in 44 2025. Water consumption for 2025 is projected at a similar level to 2024. Mr. Yunker reviewed 45 the adjustment impacts. 46