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Member Cihacek suggested instead of adding it to taxes, it could be done <br /> property-wise and added to fees as applicable. <br /> Mr. Culver questioned if Member Cihacek intended that as pre- or post- <br /> replacement. <br /> Member Cihacek opined that it could be either; stating that he'd be fine with an <br /> additional $5 fee to make sure funds are available if and when needed, and if not <br /> used or the ownership of a property changes, it could be refunded. Member <br /> Cihacek opined that this way there would be a pot of money for repairs; but <br /> admitted he was not sure if that would be viable depending on surcharge rules <br /> under which the municipality and its utilities were governed. <br /> Chair Stenlund suggested a fee that went into a pool to take care of any situation <br /> in the City of Roseville. <br /> Member Seigler stated that he had no problem with an assessment for repair, but <br /> would like to see a cap, especially if there were unique situations; with the City <br /> being responsible for smaller liabilities and protecting some of the other unique <br /> situations. <br /> Mr. Schwartz stated they had run into unique situations in the past, especially <br /> with county and/or wider roadways, when repair or replacement would become an <br /> undue burden for those adjacent property owners. <br /> Mr. Schwartz summarized his understanding of tonight's discussion for staff to <br /> provide additional information as noted and hold more detailed discussions with <br /> the Finance Department. <br /> Additional information needs for future discussion included: point-of-sale <br /> options, financing and capping costs and how to address various situations, at <br /> what point ownership began, and how to examine and document clean-out valves <br /> as homes or new connections are construction going forward (Cihacek); who was <br /> the responsible party in situations of improper installation or past ownership and <br /> who becomes liable, the current or former property owner (Stenlund); if, how, and <br /> to what extent the City can require homeowners to maintain minimum insurance <br /> coverage to address these situations (Cihacek); and if a property owner is liable to <br /> the center of the street if something goes wrong while owning laterals but most of <br /> the contractors are long gone, and who becomes liable when the property owner <br /> didn't own the land under the street, but did own the laterals, at least under the <br /> current situation (Stenlund). <br /> Recess <br /> Chair Stenlund recessed the meeting at approximately 7:48 p.m. and reconvened at <br /> approximately 7:53 p.m. <br /> Page 12 of 19 <br />