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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, March 11, 2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gates stated once this was suggested by Mound, they decided to look at it further. <br /> Crosby commented there appears to be more upside than downside and that there will be no cost to the <br /> City of Orono. <br /> Walsh noted there are sewer sites 30 feet away from the lakeshore. <br /> Printup noted this would only be serving one property and that he is not sure he likes that idea. While <br /> there is no cost to the City, he is not sure what the benefit is. <br /> Crosby stated the benefit is probably more environmentally long-term. <br /> Walsh noted the City created a development review committee to make things easier to accomplish, <br /> especially if it makes sense. <br /> Crosby commented the City is not in the business of saying no simply to say no. <br /> Seals stated she is not convinced there is no issue with boring under the lake. <br /> Johnson stated the City will want to have the confidence that it is a good system and that the lake is <br /> protected. <br /> Crosby stated in his view getting rid of the old septic system would be more beneficial. <br /> Seals stated they should perhaps do Big Island first, and that while she can appreciate both sides, she is <br /> not totally convinced. <br /> Johnson stated if the City of Mound is going to take responsibility for it in the future, he is more <br /> comfortable about it. <br /> Printup questioned what would happen next if other single properties want to be included in the MUSA. <br /> Johnson stated one of the components for Big Island is that they have to have a septic tank compliance <br /> test every few years and that there are issues with the soil. The current system is not a super system and <br /> the City does not push them to stay within their compliance period. If city sewer ended up out at Big <br /> Island, it would potentially clean things up and the City Council will just need to trust that the engineering <br /> piece is done appropriately. <br /> Crosby indicated he is comfortable with it. <br /> Walsh stated generally there appears to be support on the Council for the request. <br /> Barnhart noted any conditions the City Council would like to see would be part of a formal agreement. <br /> Seals stated it would be helpful to see some of the science behind this, especially because there are <br /> already some problems out on the lake and the City wants to ensure there will be no issues. <br /> Page 15 of 16 <br />