Memo- 2nd Reading of the Amendments to the Public Utilities Ordinance
I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT I
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Michael G. Lauseng, Utility Superintendent ~
DATE:
March 13, 1997
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of the Amendments to the Public Utilities Ordinance
First reading of the Amendments to the Public Utilities ordinance took place at the
March 4, 1997 Council meeting. Some changes in the text were recommended and
those changes have been made.
Staff recommends the newly redrafted Ordinance 97-798 for second and final reading.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE 97-798
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 710 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Hopkins does hereby ordain:
Section 710:
Section 710.17, Subd. 6. Water Charaes. Water charges accruing for water used through the
permitted connection shall be a charge against and payable by the owner of the land served, as well
as the person using the water. The city may cut off the connection permitted for non-payment of
water charges, and to keep the same cut off until the provisions of the permit have been complied
with and all back charges and penalties have been fully paid. (Amended Ord. #92-711)
Subd. 7. Meters. All meters shall be an approved brand that is compatible with the city's meter
reading system and must measure by gallon units. The approval of meters shall be made by the City
Manager or his/her designee. No turbine meters shall be installed, unless it has been approved by
the utility superintendent or an approved designee. The owner shall pay for the meter in advance
and shall ensure that the meter and outside remote meter are accessible to city staff.
Subd. 8. Accessible Area. The outside remote shall be placed no lower than four feet from ground
level and located in an accessible area. The city may allow it to be under three feet, under certain
conditions that are approved by the City Manager or hislher designee. The area must be visible for
meter reading purposes. An inaccessible outside remote is one which is less than three feet above
grade, within a fenced area, behind shrubs, vegetation or debris, below decks, or within an enclosed
area. The owner or occupant of the property shall maintain such areas in a clean and safe condition
for the meter reader at all times and shall not allow snow, ice or other debris to remain in the area.
These requirements shall apply to all existing or newly installed outside meter remotes. Failure to
respond to the city's request to relocate an outside remote reader or otherwise not granting
permission to the city to relocate the outside remote meter following 30 day written notice will result
in a $10.00 service charge per subsequent meter readings.
Subd. 9. The outside remote shall not be moved or removed from the property without proper
authorization from the City Manager or his/her designee. If the outside remote has been moved or
removed without authorization, the property owner will be charged for the cost of relocation or
replacement of remote unit.
Section 710.19, Work: material: standards. Subdivision 1. Placement. Service pipes must be laid in
such a manner as to prevent rupture by settlement and must extend from the main to the inside of
the building or, if not taken into a building, then to the hydrant or other fixtures which it is intended to
supply, and a stop~ck must be placed outside in an extension service box placed between the
sidewalk and the curb, and shut-off stop~ck or other stop~ck, with waste, of the size and strength
required, shall be placed close to the inside of the building, well protected from freezing. Where a
pipe passes through or is laid within two feet of foundation walls the pipe should be protected from
frost by enclosing in wood. (Amended Ord. #92-711)
First Reading:
March 4, 1997
Second Reading:
March 18, 1997
March 26, 1997
April 21 , 1997
Date of Publication:
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature
Date