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However,the consultant did not take into account that many of the comparison cities are a <br /> part of the Metropolitan Council district and therefore have an additional fee for sewer <br /> availability. Chair Dietz shared that the consultant also encouraged the City to continue to raise <br /> rates to build up reserves so it can afford necessary repairs, cover depreciation, and have funds <br /> available rather than needing to borrow them. Based on this information the City is proposing <br /> a 4.5% increase to the sanitary sewer user fees, and a 2%increase to the SAC for 2022. <br /> Ms. Nelson asked if the City had discussed stormwater or franchise fee changes. Chair Dietz <br /> said stormwater would increase by 3%and there would be no change to franchise fees. Chair <br /> Dietz provided background on the franchise fee system.There was discussion. <br /> Chair Dietz provided an update on a presentation Waste Management, Inc. had made to the <br /> City about rezoning property for operations.There was discussion. <br /> 6.3 Future Planning <br /> Chair Dietz announced the following: <br /> a. Regular Commission Meeting—December 14, 2021 <br /> b. 2021 Governance Agenda <br /> 6.4 Other Business <br /> There was no other business. <br /> 7.0 ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Bell to adjourn the <br /> regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 4:38 p.m. Motion carried <br /> 5-0. <br /> Minutes prepared by Tony Mauren. <br /> John J. Dietz, ERMU Commission Chair <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> November 9, 2021 <br /> Page 8 <br /> 35 <br />