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Mr. Culver suggested staff research the information with the Building Department <br /> to determine their data retention timeframe for permits and other property <br /> information, and how or if a homeowner could obtain that information from the <br /> past. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that during staff's research of this issue, there were some <br /> cities that have a requirement for televising sewer and/or water lines as a point-of- <br /> sale requirement, with the City of Golden Valley having the strictest policy he'd <br /> found among metropolitan communities. In that case, Mr. Schwartz advised that <br /> the homeowner or seller actually had to prove the sanitary sewer service was of <br /> sufficient material or condition for resale, or the seller had to replace it before <br /> sale. Mr. Schwartz noted that this required the seller paying for televising of the <br /> lines that would indicate any off-set joints or root intrusion, and if so, also require <br /> replacement at that point and before sale. <br /> Member Cihacek asked staff to provide more information on home ownership on <br /> older homes and those having knowledge of the lines, and applicable cost <br /> estimates for those homes or situations. <br /> Chair Stenlund noted that staff's estimate already provided the total cost at <br /> approximately $72 million, so it was really only determining who would cover the <br /> costs, property owners or the City. <br /> Member Cihacek opined, no matter of the potential cost, it would be beneficial to <br /> alert homeowners of potential future costs. <br /> Member Felice noted that, in an emergency situation with a sewer backup or <br /> water line freeze-up, you didn't have time to research the situation or a contractor, <br /> and only needed someone to "save me now!" Member Felice opined that it would <br /> be good thing for the City to have available a list for homeowners of qualified, <br /> licensed contractors who could perform the work. <br /> As one of the 120 homeowners in Roseville required to run water during colder <br /> winter months due to an incorrectly or too shallow water line installation, <br /> Member Wozniak opined that it had always bothered him since he had not been <br /> aware of that situation when purchasing the home from the previous homeowner. <br /> Member Wozniak opined that he thought the City would have taken responsibility <br /> during construction to make sure the water line was properly installed to avoid <br /> this, and as a result he viewed the water line as something provided to the <br /> homeowner by the City, and thought the City should take ownership all the way <br /> up to where it enters his home. In response to Chair Stenlund's request for <br /> clarification, Member Wozniak stated that to him this meant at the water meter, or <br /> the shut-off valve in his house. However, Member Wozniak recognized that as a <br /> property owner he could also do something that could inadvertently damage the <br /> water line in the area he's suggesting be the City's responsibility. <br /> Page 10 of 19 <br />