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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 13, 2009 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. • <br />(Request for Assessment of Sewer Connections, Continued) <br />The same request has not been received from Comforts of Home. <br />Gaffron stated in his view this is a reasonable request given the costs to connect to both of the systems <br />and will not set a precedent given the unique circumstances of the situation. <br />Mattick stated the issue with SAC and WAC units is the cost associated with connection and that over the <br />years cities have typically allowed the property owners to pay the costs over a period of time rather than <br />up front. <br />Murphy asked what would happen if the Montessori School defaults. <br />Mattick stated as long as the taxes are paid on the property, the connection charges would also be paid. If <br />the taxes are not paid, the real estate would secure the fees. <br />Gaffron noted it may be up to six months before the exact number of SAC and WAC units are determined <br />by the Metropolitan Council. <br />Murphy moved, McMillan seconded to direct staff to proceed forward with the plan that is outlined <br />in the Planner's Memorandum dated July 9, 2009, and to include those costs, once determined, in <br />the assessment for the Montessori School. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />• <br />11. WAYZATA UTILITY AGREEMENT <br />Gaffron stated before the Council tonight is the final draft of the Amended and Restated Wayzata -Orono <br />Sewer and Water Agreement. This agreement combines all past Wayzata -Orono sewer and water <br />agreements dating back to 1970 for the various areas of Orono served by Wayzata systems and will <br />supersede all previous agreements. <br />Murphy asked what the standards are for M. <br />Gaffron indicated to his understanding it relates to Wayzata's code sections, which are basically the same <br />as Orono's. <br />Murphy suggested this agreement be used as a starting point in the negotiations with Long Lake. <br />McMillan moved, Franchot seconded, to approve the Wayzata -Orono Sewer and Water <br />Agreement. <br />Kellogg noted Staff is in the process of finalizing Exhibit D. <br />Gaffron stated it is expected that both cities will sign the agreement and that Wayzata will be finalizing <br />the map. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • <br />PAGE 10 <br />