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Randy Bauer, 14942 Quintana Street NW, stated that he is the Chair of the Planning Commission <br />and there has been discussion of the possible depletion of the groundwater. He stated that in the <br />summer months many residents are irrigating but noted that water is being collected through <br />infiltration rather than being carried away out of the community as waste water. He stated that <br />perhaps that summer irrigation charge is placed into a dedicated fund for future water needs. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Shryock, and <br />Musgrove. Voting No: None. Councilmember Johns and Kuzma. <br />The public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. <br />Council Business <br />Finance Director Lund stated that the waste water has a fixed rate for residential properties and <br />therefore the water usage does not affect the sewer charge for residential properties. She stated <br />that commercial properties have a separate meter that is not associated with sewer charges. <br />Councilmember Musgrove referenced the proposed eight percent increase for stormwater and <br />asked for additional input. <br />Finance Director Lund clarified that the eight percent increase is based on the projects and <br />funding needed within the City's Capital Improvement Plan. She stated that the cost from the <br />Metropolitan Council would be the three percent increase for the sewer charges. She stated that <br />rates could be amended at any time during the year, the Council would simply need to hold <br />another public hearing. <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to waive the City <br />Charter requirement to read the Ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #18-16 Establishing <br />Permit Fees, Service Charges, and Various Other Fees to be Collected by the City of Ramsey. <br />Further discussion: Mayor LeTourneau asked if Councilmember Musgrove would be <br />comfortable voting tonight. Councilmember Musgrove confirmed that she would be comfortable <br />voting tonight. <br />A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: <br />Councilmember Shryock aye <br />Councilmember Riley aye <br />Councilmember Johns absent <br />Councilmember Kuzma absent <br />Councilmember Musgrove aye <br />Mayor LeTourneau aye <br />City Council / November 27, 2018 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />