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Utilities Committee <br /> January 13, 2003 <br /> Page 2 <br /> a one-page chart addressing "Analysis of Average Annual Billing with Other Second Class Cities <br /> I/N Tek Plant"(copy attached), and a one-page handout entitled"Analysis of <br /> Revenue from Largest Users" (copy attached). He concluded his remarks by stating that the actual <br /> increase would vary depending on usage. <br /> Council Member Kirsits then opened the Committee meeting to comments from the public. No one <br /> from the public spoke in favor of substitute Bill No. 88-02. <br /> Mr. Robert L. Miller, Sr. then addressed the Committee. He stated that he was the attorney for <br /> several Class III users and had filed a document earlier the Clerk(copy attached). Mr. Miller stated <br /> that he believes it is unfair for the Council to act on a new substitute bill which was just submitted <br /> to it by the Administration less than two (2) hours before the Council meeting, noting that he did <br /> not know how to respond to any proposed changes. He noted that there have not been good <br /> working relations on the proposed rate increase, noting that he could not follow Mr. Skump's <br /> remarks. He stated that the proposal is a significant departure since some of the largest uses will <br /> experience over an 80% rate increase while others will experience a 14% increase. Mr. Miller <br /> stated that he believes the rate increase should be across the board instead of "sticking it to the <br /> biggies". He stated that he does not believe that it is fair and that there has not been adequate time <br /> to refute it. All should bear the burden equally. He noted that it has been ten (10) days since <br /> I/NTek got the last proposal from the Administration. Mr. Miller stated that the Supreme Court has <br /> said that ten (10) days may not be enough time to file objections. Mr. Miller noted that the <br /> Common Council he believes is working in good faith but more time is needed to process all of the <br /> information and all of the alternatives. He voiced concern about rates going up in two (2) years <br /> 100 % plus, if this bill would be passed. He suggested that if it was possible that the Bill should <br /> be continued since he"cannot answer something that he has not seen". <br /> John Montsier, President of I/N Tek and I/N Kote, noted that a meeting was held last Wednesday <br /> with limited discussions. He stated that the current plight of the steel industries the rate increase <br /> will put "jobs at risk". The proposed rate increase would result in an additional $500,000 in the <br /> next two (2) years which he does not believe is justified. Mr. Montsier stated that he cannot <br /> support the change. He stated because he must travel to meet with a customer later today that Mr. <br /> Nielson would be here this evening in his place. <br /> Judith Jones of the Holy Cross Services Corporation spoke against the proposed Bill on behalf of <br /> the Sisters of Holy Cross and St. Mary's College. She noted that the average age of a religious <br /> sister is 85. They have had to cut their budget by twenty percent(20%) and have made reductions <br /> in personnel. Their sewer rates are proposed to go up 81%, before the surcharge amount. Ms. <br /> Jones noted that St. Mary's College is ranked # 1 among colleges of its size and are now <br /> experiencing decreased enrollment. She stated that the City needs to understand the negative <br /> impact, especially on businesses that are not for-profit businesses. <br /> Tim Johnson, Director of Operations at Honeywell, then spoke against the Bill. He stated that <br /> Honeywell's sewer rates are projected to increase by 54%. He stated that there has been much <br /> confusion about the process, noting that there has been a lack of opportunity to see all of the data. <br /> He noted that no one except the Committee has seen any of the five (5) documents which Mr. <br /> Skump referred to earlier in the meeting. He requested the Committee to defer action to allow <br /> further discussions and negotiations. <br /> y,, <br />
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