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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1992 Page 2 Consent Aaenda. continued 3, CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER TO FINALIZE THE FINANCING ON THE TANK REMOVAL AT THE CITY GARAGE, 4, CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIOS FOR A NEW '992 MODEL TRACTOR BACKHOE-LOADER. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE WORK AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT FOR PROJECT 9'-8, HIGH SERVICE STORAGE TANK AND BOOSTER STATION, TO CBI NA-CON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,293, 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED REZONING FROM R-2, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO R-', SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Public Hearina - None Council Business Finance Director Margaret Egan said the study group has completed research on the water meter remote program. Of the six alternatives researched, two allow for the City to refine its current program and purchase of a smart reading device. The device allows for a decrease in read time, eliminates data entry and added customer convenience. It is expected that read cards would be eliminated by 1994, Engineering Intern Brian Olson said the City has installed 2,600 new remotes in residences which represents about 50% of the total accounts, Presently, a meter reader reads the meter and the Utility Clerk enters the data into a computer, With recent technology, there is an opportunity to decrease the cost of meter reading, add convenience and increase accuracy, Technology ranges from an automated system, such as an inbound telephone system, to a "dumb" handheld gun, such as the City is proposing. This system is considered "dumb" because it only reads the meter and doesn't store the reading. The group has contacted four vendors: Schlumberger, Sensus, Badger, and Iris. The inbound telephone system means that the call is being generated by the customer's residence to the billing computer in City Hall. This system offers the ability to receive readings directly from the customer without the use of a meter reader. However, this technology is very expensive. Consent Aaenda Tank Removal at City Garage Report 92-238 Resolution 92-117 Backhoe-Loader Report 92-239 Final Payment Project 91-8 Report 92-240 Proposed Rezoning Report 92-240A Council Business Water Meter Remotes Report 92-241 Resolution 92-118