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MINUTES'OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE STUBBS BAY ASSESSMENT HEARING <br />HELD BY THE ORONO COUNCIL ON <br />HELD MAY 18, 1992 <br />which may change the setbacks required to the creek. He asked if <br />the dam were to go out, who could be required to pay for <br />restoration. He asked that the CouncII further consider this <br />property with regards to setbacks and sewer Ing. He stated the main <br />intent of the sewer project is to help clean up Lake Minnetonka and <br />wondered if the City couldn't contribut.e more in light of this. <br />Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. <br />Jab,bour asked if staff had looked Into using CDBG funds to help <br />residents with lower income with the project. <br />Moorse explained that per Larry Blackstad, Coordinator of the <br />funds; there was potential to use some of that money and stated he <br />was to meet with Blackstad at the end of the week. <br />Mayor Peterson clarified that the money cannot be used to apply <br />towards the entire project. <br />Jabbour'asked if the contingency could be divided and assigned to <br />specific areas, and if that area did not have any appeals, could <br />be refunded to those residents. <br />Goetten stated that the money cannot be returned until the project <br />is completed. Y <br />Butler clarified that those in agreement with the project are <br />opposed to the immediate hookup. She stated that deadline is set <br />by the Council but noted a date - certain would need to be <br />established. She did not care when that date was as long as it was <br />specified. Butler explained that when the project was bid, the <br />cost was determined. She said, "you do not go to the grocery store <br />and- argue with the grocer over the price of a pound of butter". <br />The same principal applies to the sewer project. <br />Mayor Peterson and Jabbour agreed. Goetten said she agreed with <br />the philosophy but did not want the deadline date for connection <br />to be extended to 20 years and stated that the owner would need to <br />prove their septic system was working to continue use. <br />Callahan felt that those in need of sewer should be required to <br />connect immediately. He stated that staff should have the final <br />decision on whether a system is functioning and can continue to be <br />used. He noted that if a house is sold, the owner should be <br />required to connect, to sewer. He felt that 3 -5 years for mandatory <br />hookup would be appropriate. <br />4 <br />