11-20-1991 Stubbs Bay Sewer Hearing Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY SEWER HEARING - NOVEMBER 20. 1991 Bin Levering, 3180 Ridgewood Circle, felt there is a need in some areas, but felt that properties with 2 acres or more should be allowed to remain on septic systems. He stated that property owners should be allowed individual alternatives on how they handle their septic concerns. He noted that the City has required alternative septic systems, and properties that have such, will still 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 will 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 $7,800 for sanitary sewer, which was reduced to $5,000 through the courts. He felt it is inappropriate to assess the who^e amount. He explained that the Comprehensive Plan, which is adopted by Metropolitan Council, does provide for sewer in the Stu.bs area. He reiterated that the entire City will probably not sewered for many years as the MUSA line does not extend to 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 certificction of the septic system. Levering suggested that the Council give as much choice to 1ndiv1du.\l 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 Klitzke, 555 Oxford Road, noted that the Council is asking the residents to fo^c 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. the Bay be the Gaffron said they could come back with a quality studies if Council desires. proposal on water Jabbour stated that the water quality in the area doesn't matter because if the regulations find a septic system in violation and there is nc alternate on the site, what is the relevance to the water quality of the bay in front of the house. Klitzke felt situation. it becomes an issue of a specific home and its