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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 1990 Mr. Roger Stanke reported that there are two water services at the southwest corner of his property. One is currently being used, and the other is available. Stanke stated that this is where he would like to connect to City water. Stanke reported that he was informed that should he connect to the City's watermain, he would be responsible for maintenance of the pipe within the City's right-of-way. Stanke stated that he only wanted the responsibility of the watermain on his own property. Stanke pointed out the soil conditions in the area and the effect of heavy traffic hauling over Ryan Drive on the watermain. Stanke reported that his building addition is 90o completed, and he had to move into the new addition. The Building Inspector is now upset because he is utilizing the building without an occupancy permit and there is no sprinkler system in the building. Fahey asked if Stanke was willing to pay the cost of the alternative outlined by the Engineer for floating the watermain on the peat. Stanke stated that he was willing to pay for installation, but not the pipe itself. Stanke suggested that the City pick up the cost of the pipe. Fahey replied that the City could not accept the cost of the pipe. Stanke questioned the use of ball-joint pipe reporting that none of the surrounding cities have used it. Stanke also reported that he has heard there is a 180 day delivery time for the pipe. The City Engineer replied that in other municipalities the city has required that the property owner remove the peat or put the watermain in pilings. The Engineer agreed that there is some risk in using ball-joint pipe, however he is trying to suggest an alternative that is economically feasible. Stanke pointed out the heavy loads being hauled over Ryan Drive. Scalze questioned why the taxpayers of Little Canada should be expected to pay for the pipe needed by Stanke to bring in water to service his sprinkler system. Page 12