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City Administrator Ulrich suggested that Finance Officer Lund give a brief overview of this item before there is additional citizen input. Presentation Finance Officer Lund stated that the City provides various services that are billed directly to residents through Connexus Energy. She stated that the outstanding bills are from July 2006 to July 2007. She stated that as she mentioned earlier, the majority of the customers are ones that have moved on and left the bill for the new homeowner. She stated that staff is asking that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting assessments for past-due charges on municipal utility bills and current services rendered, which would be things such as alarm calls. She stated that these amounts will show up on property taxes in 2008. Heather Woody, 6106 l46th Lane NW, stated that she represents the Villages of Sunfish Lake. She stated that they have a common area/park in which the residents pay association fees every month. She stated that a past due utility bill was sent to the park at the address of 6093A 146th Lane NW, which the homeowner who lives at 6093 146th Lane received. She stated that she is concerned that this will go on their individual property taxes when this is a bill that should be paid by the developer. She reiterated that the homeowners have been paying their association fees. Finance Officer Lund stated that this is a bill for an irrigation meter. She stated that the bill should have been sent to the association manager. She stated that the City has received a $1,500 payment towards the outstanding balance and the City has been told that the remainder of the amount will be paid by the November 2, 2007 deadline. She stated that if it is not paid in full, it will be assessed to the properties in the area. She encouraged Ms. Woody to be in contact with the City to ensure that this amount is paid by November 2,2007. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Dehen to close the public hearing. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. . The public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:50 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution #07- 09-248 Adopting Assessments for Past-Due Charges on Municipal Utility Bills (which may include water, sewer, street lighting, recycling, storm water charges and penalties incurred) and Current Services Rendered, as presented. City Council / September 25, 2007 Page 7 of27