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Council Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2023 Page 3 of 6 Approve Resolution Approving CUP Amendment for Bradley Investments/DART Portable Storage Units – 16028 Forest Boulevard North Bradley Investments, LLC. (Dart Portable Storage) had requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment for property located at 16028 Forest Boulevard North. The applicant had requested to amend the CUP to include items related to business operations and the type of exterior storage. The property is 20 acres and included a 7,500 square foot office building and three accessory buildings. At its February 23, 2023, meeting the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. The Planning Commission agreed the application met the requirements necessary to approve the CUP amendment and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2023- 3 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR BRADLEY INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE IN THE RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16028 FOREST BOULEVARD NORTH. Approve Proposal from WSB to Update Master Plan for the Bernin Property At the meeting of February 15, 2023, the Parks Commission reviewed the 2004 master plan for the Bernin Property. The Parks Commission discussed next steps towards constructing park improvements at the property which included digitally rendering the master plan document and public engagement to gather further input on the plan. A scope of services had been provided by WSB and Associates totaling $3,600 to render the 2004 master plan and incorporate current developed park amenities and other changes since its approval. At the meeting of March 15, 2023, the Parks Commission recommended approval of the proposal and recommended staff hold a community workshop to review the updated master plan. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the proposal from WSB to update the master plan for the Bernin property at 5540 Greene Avenue North. Approve Resolution Establishing Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates The Finance Department had completed its analysis of water and sewer billing data and had prepared a pro forma financial guide and corresponding service rates for the 2023 fiscal year. Finance Director Anna Wobse presented information to the Council saying the Finance Department had been preparing the water and sewer rates in-house since 2018 to see what revenue was necessary to cover operating costs. The last rate increase was done in 2020, and the 2023 Pro Forma Financial Guide showed there was a need to increase fees to meet expenses. In 2023, a new superintendent and lead worker positions were created, and a new facility was built in 2022 that created new costs. The sewer and water budget reflected these increases. There were also increases from the Metropolitan Council of 18% for sewage treatment, and continued yearly increases were anticipated. She reviewed water rates and recommended a 6% increase in the water base fee, which would increase the fee from $34 to $36 per quarter. She also recommended an increase of 15% for top tier single family residential usage (29,000 plus gallons) and for separately metered irrigation usage. For sewer rates, a 13% increase in sewer base fee and 13% increase in tiered usage was recommended. This would be equivalent to $8 a quarter increase per SAC unit for residential users and $2.50 a quarter per SAC unit for