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• • Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 6 Director of Public Works Ulrich stated, at this point, there is nothing that the City is legally liable for. He stated an inspection had been performed on the repair. He stated the contractor has been unable to locate the permit, which he may or may not have purchased. He explained there were some shortages in staff at that time, with both the assistants to the Public Works Department, and Community Development Department, absent on medical leave. He stated, whether or not the permit was purchased, the permit requirement is merely to insure that an inspection is performed on the job, and to insure the City is aware of any contractors that maybe working on private or public facilities throughout the City. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated they have come to the point where the leak not being repaired, and they have not had any further contact with the resident, other than through her attorney. He stated City Attorney Riggs had spoken with her attorney that date, to try and explain the City's position on this matter. He stated, in similar cases, the City has generally notified the resident that a leak has occurred in their service, and that they have ten days in which to repair the leak. He stated the resident can also be held responsible for the amount of water that has leaked through the break, once the size of the hole is determined, and that calculation can be made. He stated due to the length of time the line has been leaking, or the hole expanding, there is a health, safety, and welfare issue posed not only to the resident, but to her neighbors, and the remainder of the underground utilities that are in that boulevard. Director of Public Works Ulnch stated staff would request the Council direct staff to send the resident a letter, allowing ten days to repair the service, and if not repaired in that time, the City will hire a contractor to perform the repair, and will make options available for payment, either through special assessment, or some other type of program. Council Member Marty inquired regarding the length of time that the water line has been leaking. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated it has been leaking for approximately five weeks. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney: To Have Public Works or Staff give 10 days notice. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mayor Coughlin requested Director of Public Works Ulrich send a notice to the resident. City Attorney Riggs stated that he had spoken with the resident's attorney, and had discussed this matter. He stated he could provide the attorney with further information, but was not certain it would be fruitful at this time. He stated he believed this was the proper action for the Council to take. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA 6C:\ADM IN\M INUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC