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Minutes - page 5 August 7, 1979 PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED Councilman Meier stated that the City needs a plan proposing more then they anticipate having or the City may have problems if they had planned for fewer then actually came to be. Linda Kyle, owner of a Mesa Point lot spoke against the water tap fee increase, stating that the City should try to do a gradual increase and that the new owners in Louisville should not be pen- alized for not having the money up front to start building. Mr. Peter Goodman also owner of the same lot ask,ed that the City try to develop a more lequitable way of charging new owners, possibly charging one subdivision the same fees as at the time of platting. WATER TAP FEE INCREASE Mr. t.Jurl stated that in analyzing the costs of providing the service to the City, there is no way the charge can be lowered then the proposed $4,100. He noted that water rights have increased along with many other materials and the City needs to keep up with those costs in order to allow for growth. One alternative suggested by Mr. Wurl was that a person could purchase a water tap by itself and when the building permit is issued all additional fees are paid, including any increase in water tap fees. Councilman Meier stated that he would like the alternative looked into before the tap fee increase is passed. Councilman Berry stated that he felt the increase was necessary; however, he would like to see gradual increases in the future. Councilman Caranci stated that in order to purchase the necessary water the fee has to be increased along with the water price. Also a portion of the meter pro- ject repayment comes from the water tap fees.