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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 30, 2008 Page 14 Ms. Kron noted conversations she'd had with several long-term neighbors and their recollection of the original construction circumstances and materials used; and noted that Ramsey County had deemed the situation to warrant consideration beyond their policy; and considering the amount of concrete needing removal for the repair to be made. Public Comment Polly Franke, neighbor at 1233 W. County. Road B Ms. Franke reviewed the history of the area; and opined that this situation had many extenuating circumstances, and encouraged the City's favorable review and fairness to this property owner and the expenses incurred. Ms. Franke noted that various construction projects within the area that had probably weakened the con- nection; in addition to substantial bus traffic in that area. Further City Council discussion included owner/occupant maintenance of their service lines based on city policy and consistent with city code; potential need to revise city code to consider different types of roadways and construction materials of those roadways; funding sources for such a policy change; potential to work with Ramsey County on shared roadways for cost-sharing options; and significant impacts and implications beyond this one homeowner. Polly Franke Ms. Franke opined that this was not a good connection, was subject to erosion from other construction in the area, and while not fitting in the confines of a per- fect policy, it was a hardship to be considered by the City Council. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn asked that the City Council consider the broader issue and con- sistencies regarding the City's infrastructure system in this day and age, and pre- vious versus current construction materials. Mayor Klausing advised that the City Council was requesting that the City Attor- neyprovide anopinion on possible claims and liability; and to take a broader look at repairs on county versus city streets, asphalt versus concrete; age of the infra- structure and future possible claims in areas of the City initially developed and experiencing aging infrastructure. No formal action was taken on this item. e. Consider Administrative Judge's Ruling Concerning Davanni's Restaurant License Suspension Mayor Klausing advised that this item had been tabled until the full Council was seated. City Manager Malinen briefly reviewed the request.