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most likely triple. He acknowledged staff's work, said it is clearly well thought -out, but wondered if a review period might be in order. Mr. Smith said he would anticipate having to return with an analysis of the structure's success. He concurred that higher tiered rates would do more to encourage conservation but said the timing could not be worse with the current economy. Councilmember Sullivan agreed but said the increases still seem low and questioned whether a difference of $8 per month would be much of an influence or financial hardship on heavy users. He acknowledged the efforts to keep rates low for low level uses but said the burden of this issue should be borne by excessive users and he does not feel $8 per month will solve this problem. To that point, Mr. Fialho said he believed that benchmarking this over a two -year period is a good step. Mayor Hosterman concurred, as did Councilmember Sullivan who stressed that he did not wish to take away from what staff has done. Mayor Hosterman questioned what happened to the company that was going to assist the City with its marketing campaign. Mr. Smith said WEF is still a viable proposal, but that staff has been involved in the rate increase and has not moved that forward. He said the outreach program they had planned is very much in line with what staff will be doing more of over the next few years. MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne /McGovern to approve the staff recommendation. Ayes: Councilmembers Cook- Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember McGovern said she hopes the outreach will provide the public with a discussion on the maintenance of the City's water systems and information on how frequently lines must be upgraded. Mr. Smith confirmed and said that staff also plans to discuss the maintenance management system. Mayor Hosterman apologized for not thanking OSC staff for putting together the video she shared at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. She said it was well- received and plans to share it at the next several meetings. She thanked staff again and requested a copy for each Council member. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember McGovern said she felt badly that the Gary and Nancy Harrington were not recognized during approval of tonight's Consent Calendar. The Harrington's came forward with "an optic glass bell," an art piece for the Firehouse Arts Theater. She noted that Bob Maddows of Brass Maddows Monument Company is donating a granite pedestal for the piece to rest on in the lobby. Mr. Fialho counted four items of public art donated by the Harrington's: the bronze sculpture in front of the Veteran's building, the bronze sculpture that will be in front of the Theater, the glass marquis at the Theater, and this piece for the lobby. He estimated their value at well over $200,000. City Council Minutes Page 21 of 22 April 6, 2010