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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 28 would like to research undergrounding utilities. He stated this process could be assessed to the residents at a certain percentage. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated staff had also received an estimate for lining existing sanitary sewer mains within a project area. He stated this process would not correct any deficiencies or defects in the residential service. He stated the cost would be $36.00 per lineal foot, for the total width of the main. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated that staff and Mayor Coughlin had discussed the implementation of a wastewater infra-structure flat charge, as a means to reduce the assessment. He stated the water and sewer trunk improvements would be assessed at 100 percent for the entire area, and if the entire main required repair, all of the residents would be assessed. He stated currently, the City is not responsible for water or sewer line repairs, with the exception of the impervious surface. He explained if a resident's property was located on the same side of the street as the water main, the cost for repair to that main would be less than the cost to a resident whose property was located on the opposite side of the street. He stated that the water mains within the City are, for the most part, in good condition, however, the system is getting older, and staff would like to find a way to make the repair process easier for the residents. He explained that the implementation of a water service charge to the entire community, at 3 to 5 dollars per quarter, would allow the City to assume • the entire responsibility for the water lines, from the main to the house. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated, if the Council so desires, staff will dra$ 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. r 28C:~ADMII~3\MINUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC