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Mounds View City Council February 24, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 3 of the H2OPP Point of Sale Program. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a contract with Paul Bunyan Sewer, Plumbing and Drains for televising and lining of private sanitary sewer lines as part of the H2OPP Point of Sale Program. He explained this business would serve as a preferred contractor in order to provide homeowners with a reduced rate for their services. He discussed how staff had worked to receive multiple RFP’s for this work. Staff reviewed the rates that would be charged by the contractor and recommended approval of the contract with Paul Bunyan Sewer Pluming and Drains. Council Member Meehlhause commented on the costs that would be charged for televising, slip lining and repairs. Council Member Bergeron asked if the lining cost per foot after 25’ was correct. He indicated there were some residents that had a very lengthy sewer line. He stated he appreciated the rates being provided by Paul Bunyan. Public Works Director Peterson reported the submitted rates were correct. Council Member Gunn questioned if this was a three year contract. City Administrator Zikmund reported the rates would be good for one year. He explained after meeting with the representatives from Paul Bunyan, he was very impressed by their personnel and the experience they had in this industry. He reported the Council could consider a longer agreement next year. Noah Gavic, Paul Bunyan Sewer Plumbing and Drains representative, introduced himself to the Council. He described the process that would be followed for I&I inspections and the work he would provide to residents for points of sale. He reported any necessary repairs would be cured in place (CIP), pipe bursted, or lines would be removed and repaired. Council Member Meehlhause asked how access to the sewer lines was obtained. Mr. Gavic reported most houses have a front cleanout within the house. He stated he preferred to complete I&I inspections from the back stack cleanout. Mayor Mueller questioned if there were other cities Mr. Gavic worked for in conjunction with I&I programs. Mr. Gavic explained he has worked with the cities of West St. Paul, Golden Valley, and Eagan. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if residents would be contacting the City first for I&I inspections. Public Works Director Peterson reported this was the case noting an application and fee would have to be submitted to the City. He commented further on the process that would be followed to bring houses in to compliance with the H2OPP program. He explained certificates of compliance would remain with the property and not the homeowner. City Administrator Zikmund stated staff would be sending an informational letter to all Mounds View residents regarding the H2OPP Point of Sale program. He reported this was being done to assist with educating the public about this program.