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City Council Regular Meeting - 09/13/04 Minutes - Page 14 consideration of paying this specific claim. Mayor Klausing noted that the policy may be more applicable for review by the Public Works and Transportation Commission for recommendation to the City Council. Councilmember Kough reiterated his request for the City to share in payment of this property owner's claim. Discussion continued regarding past practices, current policy and this specific case. Councilmember Schroeder sought clarification as to language of the City's policy regarding interpretation of the "Y." Public Works Director Duane Schwartz responded that the "Y" was considered as part of the service line; pursuant to the fact that if there were no service to a parcel, there would not be a "Y" connection. Discussion ensued regarding practices of cities based on their philosophy of ownership of the "Y" connection; whether the code was clear on that point; the city's inspection and maintenance schedule; typical construction, installation practice and specifications; age of service line and connection; as well as similarity of the condition of this connection with other failures over the years within the City, based on the aging infrastructure and personal service line conditions. Public Works Director Schwartz expressed concern that the City Council be uniform in their interpretation of City Code to negate requests for reimbursement from any and all property owners having faced similar situations in needing to replace the connection to their service lines, and having done so on their own, with no City financial assistance. Mayor Klausing asked City Attorney Anderson for a legal opinion as to the City's liability. City Attorney Anderson responded that, in listening to the situation and discussion, it would appear from a legal perspective, that there would be no justification for the City to