12/18/2018 - City Council Public Works Committee
AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018
6:15 PM
(After conclusion of Council Listening Session)
CITY HALL
EAGAN ROOM
I. ADOPT AGENDA
II. WATER METER PROGRAM - SURCHARGE APPEALS
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Memo
December 18, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting
II. Water Meter Replacement/Repair Program
Surcharge Appeals
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Provide direction to City staff regarding the final disposition of
the Water Meter Replacement/Repair (R/R) Program (City Code 3.05) surcharges for the
identified properties in accordance with the related City Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On May 15, 2012, the City Council adopted an amendment to City Ordinance 3.05
regarding the Rules and Regulations relating to Municipal Utilities that requires all
properties connected to the municipal water utility to permit the city's designated utility
employee onto the property and within the structure for purposes of the inspection,
repair or replacement of the water meter. This action, in essence, implemented the
Water Meter Replacement/Repair (R/R) Program to ensure accurate water use
measurement and payment.
Part of the amendment, and accordingly the Water Meter R/R Program, incorporated a
fee schedule that provided for a surcharge to be placed against utility billing accounts for
those properties that either didn't schedule an inspection or did not bring the identified
deficiency into compliance within the prescribed time frame.
The Surcharge Fee is $150 per month for Single Family properties and $500 per month for
all others.
In anticipation of appeals, the Council directed the Public Works Committee to review any
appeals and provide their recommendations back to the Council under the Consent
Agenda. Staff has recently heard from three property owners who want to appeal related
surcharges.
The following surcharge appeals are being presented to the Public Works Committee for
the purpose of the corresponding recommendations for future Council action. The
properties have been found to be in compliance with City Code regarding the Water
Meter R/R Program. As a result of the individual reviews, the related surcharge appeals
should be recommended to be supported (waive surcharge) or denied.
o Michele Waisganis, 4604 Penkwe Way: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Chris Miller, 1292 Kolstad Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge
(utility account)
o Tara Whalen, 1743 Galaxie Court: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Laurie Hardies, 2082 Jade Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge
(utility account)
o Peter Usset, 3061 Pine Ridge Drive: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Edward Chavez, 1297 Kolstad Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)