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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
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Utilities City Planner Licht 25 November 2019
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Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.6 — Water utilities
Utility Operations Manager Neidermeier
STRATEGIC VISION
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
POSSIBLE MOTION
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Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-25 amending the City Code related to water utilities.
BUDGET INFORMATION
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ORDINANCE NO.: 2019-25
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING WATER UTILITIES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 8-2-1-1 of the City Code (Lawn Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems) is
hereby amended to add the following provision:
C. Any irrigation system installed within a townhouse base lotmultiple family lot,
commercial lot, industrial lot, or institutional lot shall utilize a separate meter from the
water service connection.
Section 3. Section 8-2-2.A.2 of the City Code (Water Use and Service - Meters) is
hereby amended to add the following provisions:
3. Where repair or replacement of an existing meter is made necessary by act or
neglect of the owner or occupant of the premises. any City expense incurred
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thereby shall be charged against and collected from the utility account.
4. The City may refuse to turn on water, or if water has been turned on it shall be
turned off, for violation of the provisions of this section.
Section 4. Section 8-2-2.13 of the City Code (Water Use and Service - Meters) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
B. Installation Requirements:
SP86ftatieTExcept as may be allowed by the Utilities Operation Manager, utility
meters shall be installed pursuant to the following specifications:
1 Meters shall be installed with the stope and waste valve a minimum of twelve
(12) inches, but not more than thirty-six (36") inches, above the floor.
2 The area in which the meter is installed shall have a ceiling of not less than
seven and one-half (7.5') feet.
3 There shall be an obstruction free area not less than eighteen (18') inches in
radius. around the meter.
4. Existing meters shall be exempt from the requirements of this section but shall be
brought into compliance when replacement or relocation of the existing meter is
required or if the Utilities Operations Manager determines that the meter location
is a safety issue for City staff.
Section 4. Section 8-2-2.E.3 of the City Code (Water Use and Service — Possible Errors
in Billing) is hereby amended to read as follows:
3. If the City becomes aware of an error for any past water consumption or billing in
the City's favor, the City may correct said error and collect unpaid amounts from
the owner for water service provided. In that event, the City shall provide the
owner with documentation and an explanation of the error, and the adjustment
shall not extend back more than three 3 years from the date of notice of
the error, and the City shall provide for a payment plan.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 25th day of
November, 2019.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk