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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 (Orono Orchards Sanitary Sewer Project, continued) • A resident expressed concern over the increase in taxes that will be experienced because of the hookup to City sewer. Mayor Jabbour stated it is not the desire of the City to increase taxes to the point where it forces people into moving, but unfortunately the City is not able to selectively give tax reductions to certain residents. Jabbour noted certain grants are available that residents can obtain to help pay for the hookup. Moorse stated they have ongoing talks with the people who administer the CDBG grant program and will research obtaining grant money through the agency. Goetten stated there is a deferral available for people who are over 65 years of age. Mayor Jabbour requested the City Administrator to review acquisition of grant monies further. Kelley stated there is more pressure on the City of Orono to bring the failing and non - conforming systems up to code. (213) 2090 SHORELINE DRIVE SEWER PROJECT - PUBLIC HEARING A. Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 2090 Shoreline Drive Sanitary • Sewer Improvements - Resolution No. 4162. Mr. and Mrs. Head were present. Mayor Jabbour noted this item has been placed on tonight's agenda at the request of the Heads. Kellogg stated the Heads have requested hookup to City sewer, noting this system will be a pressure system because of the land elevations. This property consists of approximately four acres, with one acre above floodplain. Presently there are three buildings on the site, with the two primary residences having their own septic system and the cabin having an outhouse. The proposed system will need to be directionally bored from the property under the lake to an existing manhole at the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Birch Lane. The estimated costs for this project are approximately $54,000.00, which includes everything on the overhead diagram as well as a $5,000 cost for the grinder station. The grinder station and installation would be the property owner's responsibility, noting that would be credited against the assessment. Mayor Jabbour stated the Heads have been talking about obtaining sewer for their property for some time now, noting since the property is located on a peninsula, it is easier to direct it towards Minnetonka Beach due to the closer proximity to the existing City sewer in that area. Mayor Jabbour stated the City Council came to the conclusion to provide sewer to the two main homes on the property previously, noting the Heads have requested two buildable lots. Upon a request from the Heads, the City Council has visited the property and have decided to allow the Page 4