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City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2016 Page 7 of 17 Mayor Pro Tem Lipton noted he continues to express disappointment for having to raise the rates substantially and is frustrated by continuing to increase the cost of living in Louisville. Raising the rates seems easy to do, but there is a need to keep an eye on this during the five year plan. Block pricing needs to reflect strength of cost, and the last gallon really does cost more than the first. Council member Stolzmann referred to the slide showing increase over time. She understood the need to replace infrastructure but was concerned about a doubling of rates in ten years. She encouraged the Water Committee look at ways to reduce that increase. She asked if the loan to Golf Course from the Wastewater Fund and the rate it is being paid back had any effect on water rates; would paying that off and having the loan to the Golf Course come from a different fund impact the water rate. Finance Director Watson said those numbers could be run to find out. Council member Stolzmann thought it might be interesting for the Water Committee to explore. She cautioned against taking dollars from the Water fund unless the expense was caused by the water utility because it does impact water bills. Council member Loo asked about the utility rate increases and did not want citizens confused about actual cost. She noted billing charges and readiness to serve are not factored in. The notice that trash was not included needs to be clearer. Public Works Director Kowar confirmed the notice would be made clearer in stating trash dollar amounts were not included. Mayor Muckle noted the 2015 price for surrounding cities and Louisville's is 2016. All will likely be doing rate increases. The rate structure conversation led to the block structure to have customers pay for what they are getting. Most of the infrastructure is of the same age and aging. Systems need maintained going forward and to ontinue to provide core services into the future in a cost effective way. Opportunities to save money will continue to be considered. He thanked staff and Council for grappling with the numbers. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 15, Series 2016, seconded by Council member Loo. Roll call vote 7 -0. Motion carried. AGREEMENT WITH H2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO CORE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Mayor Muckle called for a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar noted this is an opportunity developed over a very short period of time with multiple complex components regarding construction and construction management services for the Highway 42/Core Area redevelopment.