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Main St. Waterline Replacement Tom Thompson, President LDC CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 1983 ORDINANCE #795 - WASTEWATER REGULATION - PUBLIC HEARING Page -7- It was his understanding that the replace- ment of the water line could cause a stress on certain type of piping coming from the main to businesses and homes. Was his feeling it was whether they had galvanized or copper piping. Was requested by members to inquire of Council if this is true, and if so, if it would not be beneficial to notify the property owners of the potentiality of any expense on their part to replace the lines from the main. Administrator Wurl stated the City's policy is that if we are required to replace the service line from the main in, the City will replace that section from the main to the property line and curb valve. Mr. Fowler inquired if there were any records of the owners from the junction box into the individual establishments showing what type piping is presently there? And if the current owner is unaware of that, would it be feasible to make them aware of it that they may have to incur expense to replace that? Administrator Wurl advised that if there is a problem from the curb valve into the property then it is the owner's responsibility. Mr. Fowler wished information to relay to the owners as to the type piping existed and if they would have to incur the expense. Wurl advised in all possibility most of the owners had galvanized piping; the staff would distribute notices when this will be done and perhaps precautions can be taken so that there will be no pressure breaks. Wished to thank Council very much for their consideration and funding request granted to the LDC. Councilmembers had a copy of the proclama- tion and Mayor Meier read it in its entirety, then presented it to Mr. Doug Fowler, Presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmembers had a copy of the ordinance; Attorney Rautenstraus read it hy title only on second reading and public hearing, also certified proper publication.