ITEM 3.2C 1.28.2013 MinutesITEM 3-2C,—
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
January 28, 2013
*7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:58 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City Planner
Tam! Loff, City Clerk and Ehlers Representative Jessica Cook.
1. Sewer and Water Rate Study.
Jessica Cook, Ehlers Representative, presented the utility rate study which included the changes
the City Council directed be made at the November 11, 2012 meeting. Ms. Cook reviewed the
transfer of funds from the water fund to the sewer fund. The Council agreed with these
transfers and recommended they be made annually as indicated in the study. Ms. Cook
reiterated that the study does not address SAC and WAC allocation between trunk and facilities
fees. City Administrator Johnson said City staff is working on the connection fees components
be allocated between trunk and facilities portions. City Administrator Johnson said the allocation
does not affect the outcome of the study because the total amount collected through the
connection charges will not change. Staff reviewed estimated increases for sample residential
and commercial properties indicating that lower consumption residential users' costs are
projected to increase substantially based on the Council's direction from November. The
Council reviewed the information and agreed that the information presented is consistent with
their direction. The City Council agreed with the rates as presented and requested this item
be added to the February 11, 2013, City Council consent agenda for approval to set rates for
three years as stated in the study.
2. Any other items.
There was discussion on the Advisory Commission interviews. The City Council is happy with the
new process.
3. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9=00 PM.
ATTEST:
Tam! Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
*Immediately following the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:00 PM.