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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 19, 2012 Page 14 ditions have changed significantly since then with increasing storm severity, this measurement tool is problematic when seeking compensation from insurance companies. Mayor Roe sought clarification from Mr. Schwartz that the actual issue with the Metropolitan Council's trunk line and problems experienced in the McCarron's neighborhood was based on excess infiltration; and noted the ongoing negotia- tions steps being taken by the City of Roseville and other cities trying to improve or eventually eliminate those infiltration issues. Councilmember Pust reminded Councilmembers, as these options are given con- sideration that they seriously consider an effective date for any implementation for future problems,but not assisting for past issues and problems. Mayor Roe concurred that it was certainly a vital piece of the discussion, both how and when to make such a policy effective. Regarding the City of Fridley's policy, Councilmember Johnson sought clarifica- tion as to whether they differentiated between issues such as neighborhood flow issues versus issues with the City's sewer main, or whether they would both be treated equally. Mr. Schwartz opined that he was of the impression that they would be treated equally. Mayor Roe clarified that his intent for such a policy would be exclusive to the City's sewer line, and not covering any issues when problems occur in a private connecting line. Based on the LMCIT's recent presentation, Mayor Roe noted that their no-fault program excluded 100 year rain events. Mayor Roe noted that if the City was paying a premium plus deductable for such a program, it may be- come beneficial to make a program that is self-funding at some point, and while providing more bang for the buck, the cost of administrating it needed to be in- cluded in those costs as well. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the costs be incorporated with the base sewer fees; with Mr. Schwartz concurring, noting that this was how the City of Fridley funded their policy, with every rate payer paying part of the fee and hav- ing the coverage available. Councilmember McGehee questioned the cost-effectiveness of the no-fault cover- age, opining that it didn't appear to cover expenses really needed by consumers, when deductibles and exclusions were all taken into account. Mayor Roe opined that the City's exposure was based on what is covered and how much per claim.