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MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY SEWER HEARING - NOVEMBER 20. 1991 0^11 , 3180 Ridgewood Circle, felt there is a need in some ai . • t felt thv«it properties with 2 acres or more should be allowe. .o remain on septic systems. He stated that property owners should be al lowed individual alternatives on how they handle their septic concerns. He noted that the City has required alternative septic systems, and properties that have such, win stm be required to hook up to sanitary sewer. He felt that the cost of the project should be assessed to the entire City to eliminate possible health and environmental concerns In the area. Goetten noted the Council has not determined how the system win be paid for and In the past, the philosophy of the City has been that those who benefit will bear the burden. Jabbour stated that he understands the public’s position as In 1972 he bought a home for $25,000 and was assessed $7,000 for sanitary sewer, which was reduced to $5,000 through the courts. He felt It Is Inappropriate to assess the whole amount. He explained that the Comprehensive Plan, which Is adopted by the Metropolitan Council, does provide for sewer in the Stubbs Bay area. He reiterated that the entire City will probably not be for many years as the MUSA line does not extend to the entire City. Also, the City Is assessed only so many sewer units, so for those who feel they can hook-up later, that may not be so. Jabbour pointed out that the DNR regulations will be adopted In early 1992 which will implement more restrictive controls. He noted that homes cannot normally be sold without certification of the septic system. suggested that the Council give as much choice to Individual property owners as possible. Goetten noted that the City has spent years compiling information on the project, and sewer is not a positive thing. Loren Klltzke, 555 Oxford Road, noted that the Council is asking the residents to foot a $2,000,000 bill without current water quality information of the Lake. He explained he has contacted State agencies for their studies, and he found out they have omitted Stubbs Bay from their studies. He felt they were being forced Into this situation by regulatory agencies. Gaffron said they could come back with a proposal on water quality studies If Council desires. Jabbour stated that the water quality in the area doesn't matter because If the regulations find a septic sysfsm In violation and there Is no alternate on t site, what Is the rfc’«»vance to the water quality )f the bay ont of the house. Klltzke fjlt situation. It become i Issue of a specific home and Its