Gainesville City Council will get a first look at proposed 2013 water and sewer rates from the city of Gainesville Public Utilities Department this weekend. City Council and Public Utilities Department staff will convene Friday and Saturday at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris for the annual department workshop to discuss topics including capital improvement projects, the department's financial situation and recommended water rates. Those rates can be a controversial topic that affects not only city residents, but water customers throughout Hall County.