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City Council Minutes Page 3 July 15, 2002 WWTP Chief Operator Gary Leirmoe stated that he is unsure of the exact reason why the backup occurred. City Attorney Charles Wilson stated that typically the homeowner's insurance would cover this type of claim depending on the homeowner's coverage. He stated that the homeowner should take action against his own insurance company. Staff should be looking at providing information to help support a non-flood determination by Mr. Bengston's insurance. Mayor Klinzing inquired into what process a resident should follow when a sewer backup occurs after hours. She stated that the city should have information placed on the voicemail system that is easy for residents to understand. Mayor Klinzing stated that she is concerned about liability issues for the city if the Council decides to pay any funds to Mr. Bengston. Council directed staff to research this issue further and bring back a recommendation. 5.1. Utilities Update City Administrator Pat Klaers provided the Council with an update of the July 15, 2002 Utilities Commission meeting. 5.2. NCDA Update Senior Planner Scott Harlicker provided an update regarding the July 11, 2002 meeting of the NCDA. He stated that the NCDA decided to continue its efforts to support commuter rail and to ask Mn/DOT to reevaluate the commuter rail station for the City of Ramsey. 5.3. Park & Recreation Commission Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson provided the Council with an update of the July 10, 2002 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. She stated that city recreation is concerned about the school district's increase in fees for District facility rental usage. Councilmember Kuester stated that the Park and Recreation Commission felt the school district was not happy about having to pay fees to use Lions Park Center, Woodland Trails Park, the Ice Arena, and that they may be upset about the field maintenance issues. She felt the city should have a meeting with the school district to resolve these issues. Councilmember Motin expressed disappointment in the School Board. He stated that the city has helped to fund the Little Theater, covered the shortfall of funds for when community recreation dissolved (which the city was not responsible for), and given them a break on ice arena usage. He feels the city has gone above and beyond helping the school district with funding. Council requested staff to schedule a meeting with Councilmembers, staff, a Park and Recreation Commissioner, and the school district to discuss these issues. 5.4. Comprehensive Plan Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson provided an update on the June 27, 2002, Comprehensive Task Force meeting.