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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26,1995 (#9 - Sewer - Continued) Staff would like to apply to the Met Council for future sewer projects. Jabbour suggested scheduling all possible projects for completion within the five year time span allowed by MUSA, knowing that they would not necessarily come to be in that time frame. If the Council agreed with the drafted letters and the proposed meeting dates, Gaffron would proceed to send out the letters Goetten recommended proceeding. Jabbour agreed and suggested elaborating on paragraph 3 of the North Long Lake letter unde-'’ "Why Are Municipal Sewers Being Considered?". The letter speaks of 70% of exisun^ septic systems would need to be upgraded. Jabbour felt the residents should be inlo*^ ^ .cd on what would prompt a failing system, i.e. a new mortgage or selling of the propeny. in order not to duplicate a resident from paying for a new system along with the cost ot sewering. Jabbour emphasized the City’s desire to work with the residents on this issue. Jabbour also emphasized the importance of residents knowing that, even if systems are not inspected, there are triggers in place to cause a failing system to be upgraded. Goetten asked that it be made clear about the 3' separation from the seasonal high water table, and why a residence would need to ccme on line. It was decided that this would be embellished upon at the meeting to clarify any misunderstandings. Callahan agreed on the need to proceed. Dates of meetings were discussed. Moorse will post the dates of the meetings and notify Council. GaflS-on will send the mailings to the residents two weeks prior to a meeting. MAYOR/COUNCEL REPORT Jabbour informed members of the press to note the bill passed on the House floor allowing the DNR to sell the land on Maxwell Bay. Jabbour asked Staff to e.vtend gratitude to Representative Todd VanDellen and Senator Gen Olson for their efforts regarding this bill. Jabbour relayed information on the LMCD budget. The LMCD promised to bring reserves to a 6-month operating level. The present budget does not reflect this promise, and Jabbour said his concerns were dismissed when voiced. Jabbour said many do not understand the purpose of the LMCD. It was noted that the surface management was conducted by the Hennepin County Water Patrol, who are budgeted through the County. Special event licensing and permits are also taken care of by Hennepin County, along with the dredging of channels and placement of buoys.