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October 28, 2025 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 2 by $1.50. The current recommendation for adjustment in Usage Rate is to continue to manage the growth in usage rates to recognize the revenues provided by the phase-in of the Sewer collection. MCES treatment rate is up 3.5% - based on an increase in volume plus a 2.8% increase in rates. The recommended Sewer usage rate is an increase of $.13 to $5.25 per 1,000 gallons. Ms. Maloney provided a chart showing the adjustment impacts for the 2026 Sewer Rates. Charts were also provided showing Stormwater Rates, Rate Survey, and Impacts by Tier Levels. The Utilities Infrastructure Fund funding sources include connection fees, collection of inter-fund loans, grants (as available), and utility fund transfer (beginning in 2025). The fund uses include water infrastructure & equipment, sewer infrastructure & equipment, and fiber infrastructure & equipment. The 2026 Utilities Infrastructure Fund: Utilities Needs Expected Cost Automation of Backwash Valves at Iron Plant $210,000 Roof replacement for Iron Plant $95,000 City-wide water meters are at the end of their useful life and will need to be replaced $1,100,000 Spread across 3-4 years. Wellhouse 3,4, and 5 roof replacement in 2026 $42,000 Water Treatment Plant Components Assessment Quote (received in 2025)$46,800 The goal of this assessment is to provide a clearer understanding of when major replacement costs may arise within the water treatment facilities. Staff are currently exploring alternative options to reduce the overall cost of the assessment. The Stormwater Fund funding sources include stormwater fees and watershed grants & cost-sharing. The Fund uses include permitting (MS4) & agency Reporting, engineering studies, stormwater pond maintenance, flood improvements, water quality activities, equipment, routine pond treatment expenses, and structural repairs to the water re-use retaining wall that is in danger of failing. Also provided for City Council consideration were 2026 Utility Rates, 2026 Water Fund, 2026 Sewer Fund, 2026 Utility Fund Summary, 2026 Utilities Infrastructure Fund Summary, 2026 Stormwater Fund Summary, Rate Survey, and Long-Range Utility Revenue Plan. Councilmember Elnagdy arrived at the meeting at 5:43 p.m. Councilmember Jenson thanked Ms. Maloney for answering the questions he had. Councilmember Doolan asked about the need to automate and uplift the water infrastructure and asked if that is reflected in the increases to the water rates. She also asked if the outcomes from the engineering report are built into rate increases. Ms. Maloney stated that the infrastructure fund is handling some of the expenses to update the infrastructure as needed. Councilmember Doolan referred to the depreciation schedule and asked if the depreciation references the drawdown of fiscal accounting relating to assets, or is it the usability of the equipment? Ms. Maloney stated that it accounts for the need for future replacement of the equipment. Councilmember Doolan thanked Ms. Maloney for including the comparison to other cities’ rates. She asked about the number of tiers and whether a 5- tiered structure is more complicated. The difference between the first three tiers is based on the quantity of water used. She asked if residents are incentivized to conserve water to reach the lower tier. Ms. Maloney stated it is structured to incentivize conservation. 4