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Lawrence (Longjack) Caranci 1016 Grant Ave. Opposing the Ordinance Henry Yekel 1609 Circle Drive 5/18/82 Page -7- Mayor Meier continued the public hearing. Asked if there was anyone present in support of the ordinance. Commented he was neither for or against the ordinance. He had read the flier on why the increases were necessary, and if anyone can balance the budget they should go see President Reagan because social security and everything else is way out of balance, and because they have been using Peter to pay Paul is why they are in this condition today. What he would like Council to tell him is whether he was for or against the rate increase, personally he felt he would be foolish to state he was for an increase - to increase his water bill. However, if Council gave him a valid reason why the increase is needed he would agree to the increase. He further commented Council knew better than anyone why the increase was needed - water rights are needed, maintenance at the filter plant - raise the rates, don't ask the residents to make the decision. If the increase was needed raise the rates; if not drop it. He did not wish to make an issue of the increase, but he definitely knew the in- crease was needed. It was his opinion that the residents should not be asked whether the increase was needed as they would all say no, but that Council should make the decision. Mayor Meier inquired if there was anyone opposing the ordinance. He advised that he would call on the people as they had signed the list. Remarked that he felt the same as Mr. Caranci that there was a need for the increase, due to intelligence, intuition and his own fiscal experience. Unfortunately, his feel- ing was that the flier - the information that appeared in the Louisville Times were insufficient for intelligent people to make