11-20-1991 Stubbs Bay Sewer Hearing Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY SEWER HEARING - NOVEMBER 20, 1991 Anderson agreed that Eastlake Street Is probably the worst spot on the lake. ne offered that most homes In that area are only 4UO-500 s.f. and could never house more than a couple of people. He felt there may be a cheaper option. John Pidgon noted he has a 2 acre, vacant property 1n the area. He felt sewer Is Inevitable, and it may as well go In now. He stated he is In favor of the project. Rowlette noted that Mr. Ziesmer, a Committee member, is currently In a new home with a holding tank. She noted that he has spent more on the holding tank and pumpouts In the last three years than the monthly assessmen: will cost him. Thiesse suggested the Council find out who is in favor sewer project If the price is fair. the Mayor Peterson called for a show of hands of those in this area who are in favor of the project, absent the cost issue: 7 for; 2 against. Steve Gardiner. 3770 Bayside Road, asked why the pipe is proposed to go through the middle of his property. Cook agreed It could be moved. John Burger, 3750 Bayside Road, noted that he has a 10 acre parcel with a functioning system, but he is for the project. He felt It is time to realize the need in order to leave the world a better place for future generations. Jeff Mueller. 222 Bederwood Rd, suggested those peor-le that voted for the project may change their mind when the actual cost is added into the question. Mayor Peterson called for questions from the Bayside North area. Sherokee Isles, 3630 Eileen Street, asked about the statistics for her area. Gaffron explained there were 4 prroerties, 1 with a falling system, and 1 vacant lot. Isles felt "»at people who need the sewer should be provided with it, but for persons who meet certain criteria, they should have the option not to hook up. She felt that perhaps the project should be spread out further to defray the cost. Gaffron agreed that you can pick out any 2 acre lot in the and argue that they do not need sewer. area Isles asked why other developments are not Included. She felt that a choice should be offered for those parcels that are on the fringe and meet criteria. She was also concerned about the large amount of tree loss due to the project, and felt that the City should do all they can to minimize this loss. Stephen Whitman, 3620 Eileen Street, noted he has a near 2 acre lot with a primary anJ alternate site for septic and wanted to p