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City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2014 Page 19 of 27 and differing block sizes for each meter size 2. Cost of Service — customer class basis • Service charge based on meter size, no volume allowance • Volume rate varies by customer class, includes fixed rate blocks 3. Cost of Service — AWC basis • Service charge based on meter size, no volume allowance • Volume rate in each block same for all customers, block size for each customer Varies (AWC — Average winter consumption) Public Works Director Kowar explained the City has no interest in knowing how many people there are in a household. He noted this was a topic of concern. The City does not require that level of complexity or detail. The water is metered in November, December January and February and will be able to calculate the AWC for wastewater. There is agreement to move forward for wastewater. He explained AWC is just for a base usage. Wastewater and Stormwater Rates: Rate Study Committee Recommendations • Wastewater Rate Structure - Implement usage -based rate structure • Stormwater Rate Structure - Continue current structure until residential impervious data is available COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann stated the public is not unhappy about paying for the water they use. They do not want to be told they have to pay a block rate for the amount of water others use. Public Works Director Kowar explained there is an inequity for people being penalized for using water efficiently, while others are not penalized for wasting water. Council member Lipton inquired what staff wants from Council. Public Works Director Kowar wanted to reopen the conversation to evaluate rate structure change that would offer a more equitable structure. Council member Lipton asked if staff had a recommendation. Public Works Director Kowar explained the Council decided the water budget doesn't work. Staff is trying to provide a hybrid for water rates. Public Works Kowar explained the Task Force worked on solutions and conducted public open meetings, which were not well attended. He explained it has been a year- long process and the recommendations were discussed. Mayor Muckle proposed the City Council listen to the rest of the presentation and take public comments.