Utility Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 03 15

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City Council Utility Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, January 18, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Stolzmann asked when the North End Subdivision would join City trash service. Mr. Kowar stated they are scheduled to start February 1st Councilmember Stolzmann mentioned there is a planned presentation for composting and asked if other Committee members would like to join her. Mayor Muckle volunteered to join the presentation. Mayor Muckle asked about adding a future discussion items about a regulation that would require the hauler to provide service and price structure in a certain way. The Committee agreed to add this as an agenda later in the year. The Committee also discussed moving the November 8tt' meeting before the election. It was decided to wait to see what topics are to be discussed prior to moving the meeting. VIII. CWCB Grant Mr. Kowar explained that in the next 4 to 5 years the City will be looking to replace the majority of the water meters at an estimated cost of approximately $2.3 million. In perpetration of the meter replacement staff have begun exploring different meter technologies including "smart" systems. One technology explored is a partnership wth Dropcountr and Rachio. The Dropcountr is a real time integration technology that would allow customers to see instant usage feedback through a website or phone application. Rachio has partnered with the City since 2016 to provide smart outdoor irrigation controllers as part of the conservation program. A five year pilot program was developed between the City and these two entities to offer Dropcountr to all customers. This pilot program was successful in obtaining a CWCB grant for $158,000 to assist with funding. The City's cash contribution is summarized as $115,350 over 5 years or approximately $25,000 per year. The second program discussed is in connection to our existing meter provider, Badger. Badger offers their own "smart" technology that could be integrated with the existing meters with some retrofits. Mrs. Balser asked that the funding for both programs be clarified. The Dropcountr/Rachio program would have a total cost of $316,500. This cost includes $158,000 in grant funds, $42,900 in in -kind matching funds and $115,350 in cash all over 5 years. The Badger program has a projected cost of $44,000. Councilmember Stolzmann was in favor of both pilot program and is hopefully the program can target different parts of town. Mr. Kowar agreed that this was the intent of both programs. The Committee made and approved a motion for Staff to bring both programs forward for Council approval. IX. Update — Water Resources • Water Supply Update — Mr. Peterson highlighted the current water supply conditions as average and no action was needed at this time. Next, Mr. Peterson gave an overview for the Reclaim Water System and explained the cost comparisons included within the presentation. The Committee discussed the components of the rate and which ones are appropriate in determining a final rate. Mr. Peterson went on to explain the difficulties in determining reclaim rates and the purpose of the presentation was to provide a range based on what was included in the cost of the reclaim water. As with other communities, the wide range of possible rates pushes 6