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<br />be read because of something like a locked fence, and they do not want to send the City out for a <br />locked fence. The meter gun must be plugged into the house; there is a wire running from the <br />basement to the outside of the house. Often if they cannot get a reading they will contact him. <br /> <br />Ms. Smith stated she contacted Connexus and they did not have any information regarding why <br />the reading was not done. She does not have a gate and the dog is in the house all day. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig questioned if staff has any information regarding why a reading was not <br />done in January. <br /> <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson responded in the negative. He indicated Connexus will sometimes <br />estimate a reading if they are unable to complete a reading. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted the information depicts a zero reading, rather than an estimate. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated he would like to see information regarding the readings of this <br />entire cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to provide the Committee with information <br />regarding the readings in the entire cul-de-sac, and to provide the Committee with a copy of the <br />information that is forwarded to Sgt. Phaney. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec indicated he would like to look into a couple of things on this issue, as he believes <br />there are funds available that could assist Ms. Smith. <br /> <br />Sgt. Phaney stated he understands there are funds available, but there are many people in need, <br />and this does not seem to be an emergency. <br /> <br />Chairperson Strommen commented if informational brochures were to be included with <br />Connexus billings as Sgt. Phaney had discussed, it could include reminders regarding things such <br />as watering restrictions. <br /> <br />Ms. Smith questioned why it was not noticed that 3 ~ million gallons of water was missing. <br /> <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson explained in the winter the City typically goes through about 1 <br />million gallons of water per day; the water that went through Ms. Smith's pipes would not be <br />traceable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig requested clarification that the $6,000 bill has not been demanded from <br />Ms. Smith. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund replied it has not; all late fees were waived and Ms. Smith is likely making <br />a regular payment of an average monthly bill. <br /> <br />Finance Committee / July 25, 2006 <br />Page 4 of6 <br />