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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 1998 • ( #13 - #2341 Daniel Anderson - Continued) Jabbour said the applicant is aware that the property could be sewered and is proceeding with a proposal that works whether sewer occurs or not. Gaffron said in order to provide sewer, the City would need a MUSA amendment approval. The mechanics of how the sewer system would be designed, built, and paid for have not been worked out. The layout of the lots will remain the same whether with or without sewer. It will likely require three months for the MUSA amendment procedure. Jabbour volunteered to get involved in the process if need be. Goetten said she would also assist as she has spoken with the Met Council regarding sewering around Lake Minnetonka. Gaffron said Tom Kellogg has recommended the easement for the trail be taken on the property. A question to consider is whether the applicant should be required to build the trail if approved and whether the value of the trail easement should be subtracted from the park dedication fee. Gaffron noted that the draft resolution presented at the last meeting has not been changed to include updated inf6rmation. The applicant said he understood the Council's philosophy regarding the MUSA amendment. The Council would not want to see the sewering used as a vehicle to obtain additional density, yet Met Council would like denser development. The City would like to see 2 acre and 5 acre dry buildable. Gaffron noted that the sewer has not yet reached Stubbs Bay but 36 miles of the Orono's Lake Minnetonka shoreline out of a total of 40 • miles has been sewered. Jabbour reiterated that it is the City's goal to sewer around the entire lake, except for Big Island. is Anderson said he was in agreement but questioned the cost, the installation, the design, and the assessment for the sewer. He asked whether he would be charged for it or if it would be assessed to the lots. Jabbour said the sewer would be assessed 100% to the land and when a house is built, it would have to be hooked up to it. He reiterated the excellent bond rating received by the city and the ability for the assessment to be paid over a 15 time period. Goetten informed the applicant that the assessment must be paid in full and cannot be assumed when the property is developed. Gaff-on said it is rare that the City has a new development where sewer is being installed. The mechanics of how this will be done will be discussed with the City Engineer and the information put together for the Council. Gaffron said the timing becomes an issue for the developer in relation to road construction. Marty said he would be opposed to building the road until the sewer issue is resolved, and the road could be held off until June to receive the MUSA approval. He would like to get to final plat approved in order to allow the applicant to sell lots. Council agreed. Jabbour noted that the lots will meet the standards whether sewering happens or not. 17