11-14-1995 Council Minutes Special Meeting

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 14,1995 46 Hurr asked how the $15,000 amount was calculated. Moorse explained there was a formula used based on the City's tax base. There would be no financial responsibility in 1996, but the $15,000 obligation would start in 1997. It does not have to be spent on new housing. Hurr did not feel there was a problem with affordable housing, noting areas such as Crystal Bay and Navarre with housing under $115,000. Kelley asked if the money could be spent on other improvements such as sewer or roads which would also make housing more affordable in some areas. Moorse felt arguments could be made to support such cases. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution #3641 Participation in the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act Local Housing Incentive Program. Vote: 3 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Callahan did not vote. Status of Potential Neighborhood Sewer Projects and MUSA Amendment Application Gaffron referred to the November 13, 1995 and October 18, 1995 memos as well as a draft copy of the MUSA Amendment Application. Gaffron gave an update of responses from the neighborhoods. North Long Lake and the Long Lake Country Club have not officially responded but both are going through a petition process. Orono Orchards has not responded at all. Bay Ridge has submitted a petition for sewer dated October 19, 1995. Foxhill submitted a letter representing the Foxhill subdivision (not in favor) but not the Shoreline Drive residents (some favor sewer). A building permit was denied at 1860 Shoreline Drive due to a non - conforming septic system which needs to be upgraded at the time of a building permit application. The owners requested consideration to begin their project pending possible sewer installation in the near future. Edgewood Hills is in favor of pursuing the possibility. Fox Ridge and East Long Lake have given no response. Bracketts Point has submitted 11 of 12 petitions in favor of sewer. One resident has not responded but indicated he may be in favor under certain conditions. Webber Hills has submitted a petition also. 28 out of 34 are in favor of sewer (not the 100% the City would like to see to make a commitment). Jim Dillman has requested consideration as his property on Willow Drive is adjacent to a sewered area. There are other similar cases throughout the City. Gaffron noted the MUSA Amendment Application has some blanks which need to be completed. He referred to the "Non- Related Issues" listed at the end of the application. Met Council has asked the City to discuss transportation, housing, stormwater management, etc. as part of the MUSA application but these are really not related to the sewer issues. 2 •