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Louisville City Council Meeting May 18, 2004 Page 9 of 11 Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reviewed Resolution No. 30, Series 2004, which authorizes the City Manager to evaluate water service bills for homeowners associations with single family residences that irrigate with separate outside meters, to determine if a credit is due at the end of the year. The determination would be based on a recommendation from the Finance and Public Works Directors. It is anticipated the credit would be made to the association's water bills during the following year. The Springs at Coal Creek homeowners association could be eligible for such a credit, based on the fact that there are 102 residential units and four 1" irrigation taps. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Sisk asked if the resolution is retroactive to 2003. He noted previous discussions centered on a credit being retroactive to 2003 and asked for Staff's justification for changing the date. City Manager Simmons explained the request for the proposal was brought to his attention in November of 2003. Council member Van Pelt asked for clarification on when the rate structure was increased in increments. Finance Director Patty Leslie stated the rate change occurred in 2002. Council member Van Pelt voiced her belief Council discussion centered on the rebate being retroactive to 2003. She expressed her concern relative to the resolution's lack of a methodology for determining the water rate, and the authorization for the rate to be determined by the City Manager. Council member Keany suggested continuing this matter to a work session to discuss the changes to the resolution. Council member Brown concurred. City Manager Simmons stated Staff has given a lot of thought to the rate structure, and distribution of cost, but not of the methodology. Public Works Director Tom Phare and Finance Director Patty Leslie commented there might be an occasion where there would not be a credit. Council member Van Pelt proposed adding a methodology. Mayor Sisk concurred and stressed the importance of the resolution including a formula. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to continue Resolution No. 30, Series 2004, to June 15, 2004. Council member Brown seconded the motion. All in favor. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS SUSPENDED City Clerk Nancy Varra read Section 2.09.050 of the Louisville Municipal Code, which governs the topics that can be discussed in an Executive Session.