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City Council Minutes April 5, 2005 Page 6 -------------------------- 3. Brett explained the situation regarding a sewer line located on a city- owned lot by the old city hall. He indicated that abandoning the line would affect the property to the south of the lot. 4. Brett requested whether the Council was interested in jointly purchasing a vacuum machine between Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point and Crosslake. The Council was not sure whether the machine would be used enough by the City to pay for it. It was suggested that the City rent a machine. It was also suggested that Brett see if Nisswa would be interested in the joint purchase. It was the consensus of the Council to take no action at this time. Water and Sewer Rates Council Member Ryan indicated that he has reviewed the City's water and sewer rates and compared them to other communities. He indicated that there is no consistency as to how cities charge for these services. Council Member Ryan indicated that the current rates are not generating enough revenue to pay for the service. He suggested increasing the rates as proposed by Brett Twardy in December, 2004. He further indicated that in order to catch up, the City may need to increase rates continually for the next few years. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO INCREASE THE WATER AND SEWER RATES AS FOLLOWS: WATER: $14.50 FOR THE FIRST 2,000 GALLONS AND $4.50 PER THOUSAND GALLONS OVER 2,000 SEWER: $13.50 FOR THE FIRST 2,000 GALLONS AND $3.50 PER THOUSAND GALLONS OVER 2,000 COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. COUNCIL MEMBER PFEIFFER OPPOSED. 9. Maintenance Supervisor's Report The Council reviewed the report. 9.1. City Cemetery Property Mike Loven requested the Council to authorize the sale of approximately 1,500 Norway Pine trees located on City property. He indicated that if the trees sold, he would request that the money be placed in a separate fund for development of the new cemetery. The Council concurred.