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<br />occurring. Lastly, when there's a change in policy, there are usually <br />problems with people who had the same problem before the change and <br />had to pay the bill themselves. Would we reimburse them? <br /> <br />Member Anderson said he has only been a homeowner for a short time <br />and never knew this could be a problem. He has problems with the fact <br />that his sewer line could be obstructed at any time, and he'd have to pay <br />for it. <br /> <br />Member Wilke said they shouldn't be looking at this from a personal <br />viewpoint but from a general viewpoint. <br /> <br />Member Rossini asked if an exception could be put in for an area like <br />Owasso Hills where the contractor put in the line. <br /> <br />Member Marasteanu said he agreed with the CUlTent wording in the code <br />but also asked if the City could help the resident by giving advice, etc. <br />Schwartz said that the City generally does help with technical advice and <br />information. <br /> <br />Schwartz asked the Commission how they felt about unusual <br />circumstances, such as when the sewer was exceptionally deep. Should <br />the City offer to pay for part or the entire repair. Member Rossini said it <br />should be looked into. Member Wilke agreed and asked who would <br />determine the circumstances. Schwartz said he thought staff could make <br />those decisions. <br /> <br />Member Wilke moved to recommend the current policy on sewer lateral <br />repairs remain unchanged with consideration for unusual circumstances to <br />be determined by staff for City participation. Member Willenbring <br />seconded. <br /> <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried <br /> <br />Member Wilke said the curb stop should be a separate issue because it's <br />not under the resident's control. Schwartz asked if they were <br />recommending to the Council a change in policy, what was the basis for <br />the change. Member Wilke said that the City should be responsible for it <br />because the City has the only access. <br /> <br />Member Willenbring suggested he get cost estimates for replacing shut-off <br />valves and report back at the next meeting. All agreed. <br /> <br />8. Other Items <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />Page 4 of5 <br />