Minutes - Council Work Session - 11/07/2022

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Interim Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood said yes. Finance Director Lund said that the fund does not have the $6,000,000 to spend on this project. The consensus of the Council was to ask for a public hearing on tonight’s consent agenda at the City Council meeting. 2.04: Continued Review of Proposed 2023 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report and gave an update on what was discussed at the last meeting. Mayor Kuzma asked if there was still going to be a change to the fee structure. Finance Director Lund said yes there is a plan to increase both sewer and water 10%. Councilmember Musgrove asked when the rates and charges fee would start in 2023. Finance Director Lund stated this is on as an introduction on the regular council agenda, making it effective January 1, 2023. Councilmember Musgrove asked if some of the charges could be left on and others go out. Finance Director Lund stated the first quarter billing does not go out until April 25, 2023 and January bills would be at the 2022 rate. Councilmember Howell asked about the fees for the coffee pots being $5 and if that accounted for the increase in coffee costs. City Administrator Hagen stated that renters are charged $5 if they request a coffee pot and that is all he knows. Interim Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood explained the intent to discuss rental policies and fees later in the month. Councilmember Howell stated she thinks costs need to be covered here. City Administrator Hagen suggested telling renters to bring their own coffee. Councilmember Howell asked about copies being $0.25 per page whereas Andover charges $0.35 per page. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if this could be billed for. City Administrator Hagen stated most of the copies charged for are related to something happening with the City. City Council Work Session / November 7, 2022 Page 6 of 9