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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 19,2012 Page 13 Mr. Schwartz responded that he thought such a permit requirement could be im- plemented by City Council policy; and advised that he would need to research in- formation on the number of permits for service lines on an annual basis, while opining that there were quite a few pulled, especially for major renovations. Mayor Roe noted that even with a back flow device installed, if homeowners or businesses don't keep the lines well-maintained, there was still a potential for claims. Mr. Schwartz concurred, noting that an access port was needed — through man- hole or vault — with any such type installation; and the potential for them to be- come blocked was still possible. Councilmember McGehee referenced her research on such devices, whether in- stalled inside or outside, and the need for a well pit similar to a sump pump pit to access the main preventer, creating a rather significant effort and, cost. Coun- cilmember McGehee sought clarification on whether City Code allows an outside pit or not versus MN Plumbing Codes. Mr. Schwartz advised that he did not have that information readily at hand. Councilmember McGehee noted the deterrents for a sump pump if it was pumped out into the yard. Mayor Roe noted that it was worse yet if the sump pump was connected to the storm sewer. Councilmember Pust questioned if the City of Fridley had any different experi- ence with LMCIT claim payouts since they, as a city, put money into it, and whether the LMCIT looked at those claims any differently; and further questioned if the City of Fridley participated in the no-fault coverage offered by the LMCIT. Mr. Schwartz advised that he was not aware of any difference in claim review; and advised that the City of Fridley did not have the no-fault coverage with the LMCIT. Mr. Schwartz advised that he was still clarifying if claims paid up on properties cleaned up went against the City's aggregate deductable, with the City's Finance Department indicating that it did so. Councilmember McGehee referenced policy rates for homeowners against such a sewer back-up, however, she noted that it appeared to be widely variable; and that may not include a 100-year wheather event such as the one experienced here in July of 2011. Councilmember McGehee noted that the National Weather Bureau information upon which these events are based has not been updated since 1961 due to a lack of funds and staff at the federal level. However, as the weather con-