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City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2014 Page 17 of 27 Council member Lipton supported the curb painting, parking spaces, parking signs, bike corrals and employees volunteering not to park on the streets. He was concerned over comments on prioritizing RTD's commitment to commuter rail. He supported restating the commitment to public transportation. He did not know whether Eco Passes would help the parking issues downtown. He supported continuing to evaluate real estate for downtown parking and private parking facilities, restriping and parking enforcement. Mayor Muckle asked Deputy City Manager Balser whether the Boulder County Eco Pass program is part of a grant or a sustainability tax. Council member Stolzmann stated she did not feel the Eco passes should be taken off the table altogether, but taken away from the parking discussion. Deputy City Manager Balser stated there are opportunities to talk to the County Commissioners about Eco passes. Council member Lipton inquired whether the Parking Action Committee would be subject to the same rules as other Boards and Commissions. It was confirmed they would be subject to the same rules and requirements of all Boards and Commissions. RESOLUTION No. 28, SERIES 2014 — A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A JOINT DOWNTOWN /OLD TOWN PARKING ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADVISORY RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE 2014 PARKING AND PEDESTRIANS ACTION PLAN UPDATE MOTION: Council member Lipton moved to approve Resolution No. 28, Series 2014, seconded by Council member Loo. All were in favor. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /ACTION - UTILITY RATE STRUCTURE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar explained when the City Council last reviewed the utility rate structure, a lot of information, graphs and tables were presented and the question rose as to why the rate structures were changing. He explained the City has taken on a lot of public infrastructure projects and in order continue those projects utility rates will have to be increased. For example the wastewater facility needs upgrading to ensure the facility is able to meet regulatory standards. The outcome of the utility rate study will present a solid foundation and the City can move forward. The goal is to have the businesses and citizens treated fairly. The staff requests Council discussion on the challenges and inequities associated with the existing water rate structure and how those issues could be addressed with new rate alternatives. He noted Council does not need to make any decisions this evening. He introduced Rick Raftelils of Raftelis Financial Consultants. Rick Raftelis, Raftelis Financial Consultants, outlined the information included in his presentation: