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a <br />:S, <br />MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY SEWER HEARING - NOVEMBER 20, 1991 <br />up to code compliance. He stated that a sewer project will only <br />get more expensive. He felt that the project is long past due. <br />Peterson indicated that Committee members have tried to fi:id <br />alternative financing, but currently to no avail. He suggested <br />that the sewer would probably add $125/150 onto the monthly house <br />payment, which may be near the cost of a holding tanks, which may <br />be the only other alternative for some residences. <br />Peterson introduced the Committee: Todd Ziesmer, 3440 Bayside <br />Road; John Burger, 3750 Bayside Road; Candl Rowlette, 3775 <br />Bayside Road; John Thiesse, 3845 Bayside Road. <br />A resident suggested that along with alternative financing, the <br />City consider paying for the street repair portion of the project <br />as the street has a life expectancy of 20 years <br />A resident asked if Peterson lived in the area. <br />Peterson noted that his mother lives in the Stubbs Bay area <br />that is how he became involved. <br />and <br />Deterling notec that a petition has been submitted expressing <br />100% opposition to tne project for properties on Cygnet Place and <br />Leaf Street. He also felt that Orono shouldn’t accept <br />legislation by State agencies. All can be contested. which he <br />suggested the Council do for the cHizens. <br />Jabbour noted that State codes are mandated to all communities <br />within Minnesota, and he would be embarrased to confront State <br />agencies with opposition to septic codes when there are failing <br />systems in the City. <br />Levering felt the City has a covenant to not assess more than the <br />value of the home allows. He stated that if people feel the <br />assessment 1s fair there will be no court cases. <br />Mayor Peterson reminded them that they are not here to discuss <br />financing of the project, but rather the merits of the project. <br />She noted that most Council members have directly been involved <br />with a sewer project in their area so they are well aware of the <br />concerns. <br />Dave Peterson felt the problem isn't so much the pollution <br />aspect, but rather how are you going to flush your toilets when <br />systems continue to fail. <br />Mayor Peterson confirmed that the City staff has <br />looking for alternative financing for the project. <br />also been <br />Mayor Peterson indicated questions would now be taken by <br />starting with Stubbs Bay Northwest. <br />area,