06-19-2007 Special Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes June 19, 2007 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------- Discussion was held regarding the method of calculating the fees. Council Member Ryan questioned the amount of money needed by the City for storm water management. Tim Houle noted that a long range plan should be developed to answer Council Member Ryan's question. Council Member Ryan suggested levying the money rather than charging a fee. The Council discussed the pros and cons of both levying and charging a storm water management fee and decided that charging the fee would be best. The Council discussed billing rates. It was decided that all residential parcels (parcels used as residential) will be charged at one-third of an acre. It was suggested that commercial properties could possibly pay a slightly reduced rate. It was the consensus of the Council to work on the following steps relating to the implementation of the storm water management fee: • Put together a 5-10 year capital improvement plan • Work with the staff to get Sibley Township properties into the billing system • Review the existing parcels that are being billed for storm water management for accuracy �-- • Look at what the City is currently generating in dollars at the current rate • Provide a comparison to the Council showing a reduced rate for commercial properties • Amend the ordinance to show the new rate if applicable and to change the name of the fee to a Storm Water Management Fee. • Have a public informational hearing at a Council meeting prior to implementing the fee 6. Payment of Bills COUNCIL MEMBER ORASKOVICH MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AS PRESENTED ON THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 7. Other Business There was no other business.