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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 28 Director of Public Works Ulrich stated that staff and Mayor Coughlin had discussed the implementation of a wastewater intra-structure flat charge, as a means to reduce the assessment. He stated the water and sewer trunk improvements would be assessed at 100 percent for the entire area, and if the entire main required repair, all of the residents would be assessed. He stated currently,the City is not responsible for water or sewer line repairs,with the exception of the impervious surface. He explained if a resident's property was located on the same side of the street as the water main, the cost for repair to that main would be less than the cost to a resident whose property was located on the opposite side of the street. He stated that the water mains within the City are, for the most part, in good condition, however, the system is getting older, and staff would like to find a way to make the repair process easier for the residents. He explained that the implementation of a water service charge to the entire community, at 3 to 5 dollars per quarter,would allow the City to assume the entire responsibility for the water lines, from the main to the house. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated, if the Council so desires, staff will draft a final copy of the ordinance for formal approval, and the City Attorney will be consulted for the appropriate format and language. He stated that staff requests the Council discuss the proposed amendments, and provide input and direction as to the final percentages to be assessed on public improvements. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m. Mayor Coughlin stated he resided on one of the roads in question, and was in favor of this proposal. He suggested a Work Session discussion to address the percentages to be assessed for public improvements. He stated he would like this to be done correctly, and was in favor of approving the First Reading, conditioned upon further discussion. Council Member Marty expressed his thanks to Director of Public Works Ulrich for his report, and remarked that he appreciated the bold type. He stated he would also like to bring this matter forward for discussion at a Work Session, adding he thought these were good ideas, and merited further investigation. He stated that a water line break could greatly impact a resident, and that he would like to see something like insurance, similar to the service policies utilized by Northern States Power, whereby the City could warranty the water system. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Defer to a Work Session for Further Discussion, and to Approve First Reading or Ordinance 600, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 202, Section 202.09 f the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled "Public Improvements." E. Resolution 5364,Approving Agreement Between the City of Mounds View and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local No. 232 City Administrator Whiting stated that this resolution provides the Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator to enter into the labor agreement with the City, and the Law Enforcement Labor Services, representing the City's two police sergeants. He stated the negotiation of this 28C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC