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City Council Minutes Page 4 June 4, 2001 It was the consensus of the Council to continue researching the issue and to attempt to get public input at an informational meeting. It was also noted that it was too late in the season to implement a solution this year. 4.7. Westwood Subdivision - Update on Sewer Service Line Problem Terry Maurer updated the Council with the background of the McGarthwaite sewer issue located at 18829 Albany Street. He indicated that staff is recommending that the City correct the situation and assess the cost to the property. He noted that staff does not believe the problem was created by the City and therefore does not feel the City is responsible to pay for the correction. Mr. Maurer noted that doing so would set a precedent. Diane McGarthwaite, property owner, indicated she did not feel the city would be setting a precedent by correcting the situation. Ms. McGarthwaite suggested that in the future a warranty be set to cover homeowners from this type of problem in the future. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED THAT THE CITY HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND TO ASSESS THE HOMEOWNER OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AT 1% INTEREST. MAYOR KLINZING SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.8. Water Service Line Issue Pat KJaers noted that there recently was a water main break near Proctor and 4m Avenue. The Utilities authorized the repair, but after it was dug up it turned out to be the service line, not the water main. Mr. KJaers noted that staff informed the property owner that the cost of the repair could be assessed against the property. Bryan Adams talked about a policy that would allow the Utilities to take on the responsibility to repair similar situations and to assess the repair. Pat KJaers concurred that this is something the City should discuss along with the Utilities Department. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ASSESS THE SERVICE LINE REPAIR TO MR. MATTHEW HICKS AT A REASONABLE INTEREST RATE. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council concurred that this issue should be discussed and a policy developed. 4.9. Consider Hiring Assistant Cable TV Producer Aaron Shoemaker The City Clerk requested authorization to hire Aaron Shoemaker as the City's Assistant Cable TV Producer. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO HIRE AARON SHUMAKER EFFECTIVE JUNE 11, 2001, AS ASSISTANT CABLE TV PRODUCER AT $10 PER HOUR, 20 HOURS PER WEEK. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for Open Mike.