03-27-2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Page 5 — March 27, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes 2. Consider Establishing New Utility Rates and charges for 2007. Report No. 07 -060. Resolution No. 07 -020. Lce Director -Dan Maiers explained that the annual analysis of the cities utilities have been completed. The following recommendations were made: water rates to increase from $1.28 to $1.32 sewer rates to increase from $2.60 to $2.72 storm water no change Street lighting to increase from $5.28 to $5.81 An additionally change would be if there is no winter water consumption, the sewer charge would be minimum. The minimum charge for water and sewer would be changed to result in each minimum being 8,000 gallons. Councilmember Doffing stated that she has philosophical differences, and would like to discuss the utility rates at greater length in the future. Motion, by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to To waive the reading and adopt the resolution establishing the 2007 utility rates and charges. Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried 3. Consideration of 121h Ave. /Disc Golf Course operation for the 2007 season. Report No. 07 -061. Director of Parks and Recreation. Sandy Breuer stated that a compromise was the goal of the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission and the Public Safety Commission. It was recommended to remove holes numbered 11, 12 and 13, with the result being a 12 hole coarse instead of a 15 hole coarse. This should discourage parking from 12th Avenue. Additionally the sign erected in the cul -de -sac would be changed to send a stronger message. Mayor Larson visited the course, and parking did not appear to be a problem. Councilmember Doffing also visited Hansen Park, there were a couple displays of inappropriate behavior. Ms Doffing requested a port- a- potty be added as soon as possible, and that Parks Recreation and Environmental commissioners make a point to visit the course regularly. Also it was recommended that the Council re-evaluate this item in May. Councilmember Bauman also requested the golfers abide by the rules. Parks, Recreation and Environmental commission chairperson Jeanne Frischman along with Public Safety Commissioner Bill Kerns expressed appreciation for the efforts of all parties involved. Director of Public Safety, Bob Jacobson reported some residents expressed concern about parking on both 14th and 3rd Streets. David Begetti a resident disc golfer wanted to express his thanks for the decisions reached. Brian Walni -the disc golf course pro at Hansen Park addressed the council, he reported that positive change is occurring. 2. Consider Establishing New Utility Rates and charges for 2007. Report No. 07 -050, Resolution No. 07 -020. 3. Consideration of 12th Ave /Disc Golf Course operator for the 2007 season. Report No. 07-061.