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the contractor is set up with their equipment, and noted a hole would need to be dug nearer the house. In staff's consultation with contractors doing this work, Mr. Schwartz advised that they all agree that the only way to get the cost down is to put together a larger scale project. Member Lenz sought clarification on the location of the sewer line, with Mr. Schwartz confirming that sanitary sewer mains run down the center of the street, but the water mains are offset left or right of that, with the property owner currently responsible for however long that lateral line is from the main to the home depending on which side of the street they live. At the request of Member Lenz, Mr. Schwartz confirmed that the City of Roseville's Finance Department worked with residents on timed payments or deferrals for hardship cases, with interested charged for the duration of the deferment and until the home is sold. Even though assistance programs are in place for residents in need, Mr. Schwartz noted that the Finance Department advised few took advantage of these options, since the interest rate typically charged is higher than the private sector. At the request of Member Felice, Mr. Schwartz clarified how and when economies of scale could be applied for replacing or lining laterals if it was part of an organized effort, but questioned how to incept residents to get the necessary 100%participation. Member Cihacek questioned if homeowners wouldn't be incentivized by the obvious cost differential. Mr. Culver responded that if the City had the responsibility for laterals within the street, they would automatically make replacement or lining of those lines, as applicable, part of their main line replacement or lining projects, since it would behoove the City to be proactive in lining laterals up to property lines or replacing them when trenches are already open, providing some economies of scale. From his personal perspective, Chair Stenlund opined that his rights and responsibilities should stop at his property line, since he can't shut off the water beyond that if he didn't own the pipe or line. An example would be if tree roots from a tree planted on the boulevard, which would be in the City's right-of-way, filled a line, he couldn't remove the tree. Based on that scenario, Chair Stenlund opined that the City should own the lines and/or laterals up to the private property line, and the property owner should own from the street to the home. However, Chair Stenlund recognized that life isn't fair, and if he chose to do nothing at his property line, it became a quality control issue for the City and the property owner's neighbors. If a cleanout valve was in place at the property line, and videotaping done from that point, Chair Stenlund opined that it provided more uniformity for all parties. Page 7 of 19