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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10,1997 <br />(#5 - Bay Ridge/Hartwood Sewer Project - Continued) <br />Goetten inquired how much acreage was contained on these lots. Gaffron said tlie lots <br />were between 1.5 and 2 acres. Boni said he found it difficult to believe that these large <br />properties had no alternate sites. Jabbour informed him that the data shows otherwise. <br />Boni said he did not want a lift station on his property. He believes planning should have <br />occurred before digging up again for the sewering. He noted that the original plan calls <br />for the sewer line to run down along the riulroad tracks which would be less expensive. <br />Kellogg responded that the location for the sewer line was determined because of the <br />topography and problem wi'.h grading. He also said the alternate force main location <br />farther north would not decrease the cost and would only save on the length of the force <br />main. Jabbour said the cost of relocating the lift station in the future also needs to be <br />considered. It was determined that the cost savings by locating the lift station on Lot 7 <br />would be about $7,500. Kellogg informed Jabbour that the cost to relocate the sewer in <br />the future to serve the Hartwood neighborhood would require another lift station at <br />about $120,000-150,000. Boni responded that the need would not occur for another 20- <br />40 years. Jabbour informed Boni that any damage to his pioperty would be corrected. <br />Goetten inquired if any of the other Hartwood neighbors w ere present. There were none. <br />Jabbour indicated that Mrs Head had sent letters regarding the need for sewer. <br />Kelley noted that since there was no road platted in the Hartwood neighborhood, the lots <br />were actually smaller than shown due to the driveway. Gaffron said the road easement is <br />approximately 40' and the paved width at this time is approximately 20'. <br />Kelley asked Kellogg why the alternate design is not a logical option to serve the Head <br />property. Kellogg said the topography does not allow for a gravity system. Houses 1 -8 <br />would require grinders. He did note that the alternate design was a possibility for the <br />Bay Ridge neighborhood if a lift station was added. Harlan Olson indicated that it would <br />be difficult to obtain an easement from the railroad. Gaffron also noted that in speaking <br />with the residents of the Bay Ridge area, they wanted reasonable connection and <br />reasonable cost. The residents preferred the sewer to run along the lake side of their <br />properties. <br />Goetten asked that the acreage figures for the lots in the Hartwood neighborhood be <br />obtained. She cited an example of sewering larger lots in the Stubbs Bay area that were <br />on the lake. Goetten acknowledged Boni's concerns hut noted the need to address the <br />issue of lacking alternate septic sites. GaftVon indicated the acreage amounts of these <br />properties were in the MUSA amendment report.