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would disturb trees existing along the lakeshore. • Cook said that there is always that danger when undertaking a project such as this. Ms. Linda Whitman, 3620 Eileen Street, noted that their property, and the Ilse and Harren properties as well, are set back from the lake. Ms. Whitman referred to the information she provided which states that they do have an alternate septic site. She said that she would be willing to put in writing that they would not do anything to their property that would disrupt that site. Ms. Whitman asked that the Council make a determination now that they are to be excluded before it becomes necessary to become involved in a more costly debate about this issue. Mayor Grabek said that he can understand the positions indicated by those who wish to be exempt, but there is also the problem of setting a form of precedent. Ms. Ilse asked how many two+ acre, non - lakeshore sites exist that have new septic systems and tested alternate sites. Gaffron briefly summarized the status of the lots recommended for inclusion in the project. There were only a few lots that could be classified with the Harren property as being in excess of two acres with tested primary and alternate sites. Gaffron noted that Oxford Road and Christine Drive were being considered only due to the request of residents that did not • necessarily reside in either one of those locations. Gaffron said that the residents were trying to decrease the cost /unit factor by involving as many properties as possible. Ms. Whitman said that she had talked with the City Administrator and it had been determined that the exclusion of 4 or 5 properties would have a negligible effect on the cost of the project. Ms. Whitman also noted that the Comprehensive Plan more or less sets forth some criteria as to what lots should and should not be included in the project. Ms. Whitman added that the boundary lines for the project seem to be quite arbitrary. Mayor Grabek said that he would prefer to have staff provide more information regarding properties that they feel should be included or that could be excluded. Councilmember Goetten agreed with Mayor Grabek that the Council does not have the expertise to plan for sewer projects. Goetten did not think that Council had been provided with enough criteria for making a decision as to what to include or exclude. Goetten also noted that lawsuits increase the cost of the project. Gaffron asked,for direction from Council as to what specific information they would like staff to provide. Gaffron stated • that staff has made a recommendation as to which properties to - 17 -