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Tom Caswell <br />April 7,1998 <br />Page 2 <br />natural character with an undisturbed wooded shoreline. The developer is committed to preserving <br />this natural character and is proposing a 7-lot subdivision served by on-site septic systems. As the <br />City Council reviewed this subdivision proposal, discussion focused on preservation and protection <br />of the natural features of the site and the bay, and on the City's ongoing plan to protect the lake by <br />providing sewer to the lakeshore area. This discussion lead to the suggestion that, as sewer is <br />available in the road adjacent to the property ’, it would make sense to provide this subdivision w'ith <br />sewer to minimize the impact of the development on the property, and to fully protect the lakeshore. <br />The first step in providing sewer to serve the proposed subdivision is for the City to pursue a MUSA <br />amendment for this property. The City Council also suggested that staff explore whether Met <br />Council would consider allowing the remaining shoreline of Maxwell Bay to be brought into the <br />MUSA (see attached maps A and B). While we currently have no plans or schedule for expansion <br />of the sewer system to serv'e this area, the ability to provide sewer to existing and future lakeshore <br />development would seem to make sense. <br />Please discuss this with the appropriate staff people and let me know what the Met Council's <br />response would be to providing sewer to the currently proposed development, and whether <br />expansion of the MUSA in the area outlined on map B is feasible. The MUSA expansion would <br />not change the City's overall vision for development in this lakeshore area. The availability of sew er <br />would facilitate the protection and preservation of the lake and the lakeshore. <br />Thank you for your consideration of this request. If this appears to be reasonable, please forward <br />the current MUSA amendment application format and w'e will proceed accordingly. <br />Sincerely,bmcereiy, /y <br />Michael P. Gaffron <br />Senior Planning Coordinator <br />end. <br />cc:Ron Moorse, City Administrator <br />Greg Gappa, Public Services Director <br />Mayor and City Council