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Orono Staff and City Council <br />Chuck Van Eeckhout <br />120 S Brown Road <br />Long Lake MN 55356 <br />Aug 2, 1999 <br />Re; Fox Ridge sewer Project <br />I would like to make some comments in regards to the proposed Fox Ridge Sewer <br />project. While it is my understanding that you are familiar with these items It is my <br />desire to put my position in writing. <br />1) It seems clear to me that between $50,000 and $100,000 or more could be saved if <br />a gravity system was routed through my property . Additional services could be routed <br />from Brown Road down my present driveway to the possible new line. This system <br />could eliminate the grinders and would not likely involve any pumping prior to the <br />Long lake lift station. This lift station has additional capacity available. <br />2) I would provide the needed easements at no cost but would like to hook up in <br />exchange for the easements. My present system has been classified by Orono as non- <br />conforming. I would expect to pay the hookup costs and any Long lake capital unit <br />costs. <br />3) Should I apply for and receive additional building permits for my property these <br />sites would expect to pay a fair share of the cost and these funds could be used to <br />further reduce the cost to the Fox Ridges sites through an assessment rebate or cash <br />refund. <br />4)The wetlands could be avoided and I don't expect there are any serious soil <br />problems. It is likely the cost per foot would be less since there are minimal driveways <br />and utilities to deal with. The creek crossing could be under or over but the grade <br />might not permit a crossing under the creek. A crossing over the creek could be <br />incorporated into an earthen fill with culvert and could be quite simple and probably <br />less costly than crossing the Luce line along Brown Road. <br />5) I will work with you and the Engineers on this matter should you decide to further <br />explore this option.