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Memo <br />June 21, 1993 <br />Page 3 <br />amendment at a later date. However, we have been told in no uncertain terms by Met Council <br />that this practice cannot continue, and that MUSA amendments must be completed before <br />properties connect. <br />Council should consider whether it is appropriate to initiate a MUSA amendment for just <br />this property, or whether additional properties should be included. The question of what current <br />MUSA property to "trade" is unanswered. <br />Because connection is technically feasible, if the Council does proceed and Met Council <br />approval is obtained. Mr. Nettles would bear the cost of the connection charge ($11,218.00). <br />the SAC charge of ($750.00). the permit fee ($35.50). the cost of actual connection to the lateral <br />system (no estimate on this), and the $300.00 Comprehensive Plan amendment application fee. <br />Mr. Nettles also is requesting that the connection charge be spread as an assessment ovei <br />fifteen years. The City’s normal policy would be to collect the entire connection charge as a <br />lump sum at the time of connection. The fifteen year assessment would require Council <br />approval. <br />As a matter of interest, staff has received inquiries from two nearby Shoreline Drive <br />property owners as to the feasibility of sewer conneciion. While these properties are not <br />adjacent to the existing sewer system and could only be served by a new lateral sewer project, <br />this certainly raises the question of whether a project might be feasible to serve the Fox Hill area <br />(Heritage Drive, Heritage Lane) which has a number of 1-acre or smaller unsewered lots. <br />Council’s options include the following: <br />1. <br />2. <br />Conceptually approve, direct applicant to make the appropriate Comprehensive <br />Plan amendment application and direct staff to commence such an application. <br />As above, including additional properties in the MUSA amendment (the Orono <br />sewer pond property comes to mind). In both options 1 and 2, which current <br />MUSA properties will be traded? <br />3. Table for additional investigation. <br />Denial. <br />5.Other.