Utility Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 07 19

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City Council Utility Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2019 Page 5 of 6 X. Preliminary Utility 2020 Rates Mr. Peterson used the table on Page 14 and explained using the three different scenarios which we haven't moved off of that and the financial snap shot data is from March. Councilmember Maloney confirmed this is just preliminary and not actionable. Mr. Peterson said correct and explained a lot of the effort was COS so this is where we are now and nothing much has changed. Committee briefly discussed and agreed this is good information. Councilmember Stolzmann did say the only big drivers that could change the things is big increase in CIP, project costs, if nobody using water and tap fees disappear. Mr. Kowar said that for every million dollar swing we have itsl %. We'II have more on the Preliminary Rates at the July meeting. XI. Solid Waste General Update: Mr. Kowar is working with Republic to set up composting bins and spoke about how Republic is working with A-1 Organics to get equipment out here to set up a mini transfer station at the WWTP. We are working with the State for all the requirements needed to do that. Councilmember Stolzmann stated that one of the committee members will go testify if need be. Transition Timeline: Mr. Kowar referred to the chart on page 17 and explaining that in May we'll have a utility bill go out describing when Republic will start. Also in May Republic will send out a tri-fold brochure introducing who they are and shared that Republic is scheduled at every event the City is having with a Booth at the Street Fair, Touch -A -Truck and the Drive -In Movie to name a few. Mr. Kowar continued describing the other timelines in the chart. Mr. Kowar said they are also working on transitioning from Western Services at our City events. Mayor Muckle asked if we should deliver to HOA's first. Mr. Kowar will reach out to them. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if we can explain they'll get the carts within a 48 hour window. Mr. Kowar said he will have it included with the 2nd notice that goes out. Mr. Kowar said one thing that's not in this chart is that Republic will be having one neighborhood meeting for each day of the week. So we will have a meeting for the Tuesday people and one for the Wednesday people. Councilmember Maloney asked if they can meet the drivers and Councilmember Stolzmann said you may suggest they bring the drivers to the meetings. Councilmember Maloney commented, if it will help the community then it should be considered.. Mr. Kowar said he'll see what he can do. Mr. Kowar asked if we should charge an additional fee of $12.75 for an extra can. Councilmember Stolzmann said she's okay with charging additional for an extra can for the trash; that way it may encourage recycling. Councilmember Maloney has a hard time agreeing with charging the full fee. Committee discussed the pricing and agreed to decide on pricing at the July meeting. 7