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The owners representatives have investigated feasibility of this project and found it possible, and <br /> potentially favorable. The island is appx. 475 feet from shoreline to shoreline from the owners <br /> Mound property. Extending services would involve directional boring, under the lake bottom, an <br /> estimated appx. 650 feet in total. <br /> It appears costs will be higher than replacing existing septic (and possibly well), but considering the <br /> other benefits and long term value the higher cost may be justified. <br /> The first step in this process would be Orono approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to <br /> extend MUSA boundaries to include Deering Island. Once approved by Orono application would be <br /> made to Met Council. Our understanding in speaking with Met Council and others is this is a <br /> relatively simple process, often a simple administrative action, however, due to their ongoing 2040 <br /> Comp Plan amendment process, it may take significant additional time than normal. <br /> Boring contractors have indicated a preference in doing this work during winter conditions. The <br /> new construction on the Shorewood property is expected to be complete and new landscaping <br /> installed by fall 2019. If this boring project cannot be undertaken until winter 2019, it will require <br /> disruption of that new landscaping, and as such completing the approval process as quickly as <br /> possible is a priority. <br /> Once approved by the City of Orono and Met Council, the following actions would also be <br /> completed; a joint agreement between Orono and Mound to provide Mound municipal services, a <br /> permit from the DNR, a SAC(/WAC) fee determination would be made, and construction permits <br /> would be obtained. <br /> The owners respectfully ask the City of Orono to consider this request for MUSA extension at it's <br /> earliest convenience, and, if approved, submission of a Comp. Plan Amendment to extend MUSA <br /> boundaries to include the Deering Island property be submitted for approval to the Met Council. <br /> Scott Gates <br /> Owners Representative <br /> 612-670-7268 <br /> scottagates©msn.com <br />