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December 13, 2016 Page 10 of 11 City Manager Lotter indicated Finance Director Davitt and Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting explained an analysis of the City’s water, sewer, stormwater and street lights enterprise operations and their respective capital improvement plans has been completed. The focus of the analysis is to ensure the determination of revenues, expenses and net income is appropriate for operations, capital maintenance and replacement. The City’s water, sewer, stormwater and street lights enterprise operations are each accounted for in their own separate and distinct fund. Finance Director Davitt reported each fund/operation has been established to be financially independent. The revenues of each fund are designed to cover its operating costs, capital maintenance and replacement. Rates are adjusted in accordance with costs. The rate setting process is intended to provide for gradual annual adjustments whenever possible, focusing on the long-term strategy. Each year assumptions are reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The long-term plan then reflects the most current assumptions and financial conditions. Staff reviewed the proposed changes for 2017 in detail with the Council and recommended approval of the 2017 utility rates and charges. Councilmember Burg appreciated the investments the City would be making in its infrastructure through the proposed utility rates and CIP plans. Councilmember Bauman stated while she supported investments in streets and the City’s infrastructure, she did not support the purchase of the Jones Lake property. For this reason, she would not be supporting the proposed utility rates. Councilmember Strub appreciated the impressive vision of the Council and its staff in planning for the City’s infrastructure and utilities. He was pleased that the City was working to reduce its need for outside debt. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Bauman opposed)-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported staff and the DX response team met with the Army last week. Plans for the WTP #1 were reviewed by this group and positive feedback was received. He discussed the work that would be done on TCAAP prior to the site being developed, which included a water optimization study. He stated six Assistant City Manager interviews would be held on Thursday, December 15th. He indicated the Council/Staff team building event would be held on Saturday, January 7th. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she attended the Cable Commission meeting where the group discussed the deal with Comcast and a PEG fee shortfall. It was her hope the negotiations with Comcast could be wrapped up in the coming months. She noted Comcast would have a CTV app in the New Year. She commented on how PEG fees would be paid after 2017. She stated the City had used 41 of its 100 CTV hours. She encouraged the City to consider how to better utilize these hours in the coming year. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub commended Public Safety Director Tony Paetznick on his promotion. He stated in January the Sportsman’s Club would be holding its annual fishing tournament on Long Lake. In additional the 11th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle would be held on Long Lake in February. He reminded the public to never leave candles unattended. He encouraged the Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates