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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 1997 ( #6 - Proposed North Long Lake Sewer Projects - Continued) d an resident hooking u after the cost calculations have been made with • Jabbour note y g p respect to number of participants would pay the full assessment amount and the savings would be returned to the City. He further elaborated that the Council needs a 4/5 majority vote to pass a motion on a bond. He noted the City has taken the position that those who receive the benefit of the sewering will be the ones to pay for the sewer and not the remaining residents. He noted the City has determined the assessment method to be most fair and just and reflects the benefit to the individual lot. A work session will be scheduled regarding the subject. Keith VanderBrenden, 1480 Long Lake Boulevard, noted he has a mound system and asked if he would be hooking up when the sewer is in the street or when his current system fails. Jabbour noted that each resident has 16 months in which to hook up once the project is completed. It was recognized, however, that exceptions have been made regarding residents with new septic systems. Goetten reported that residents have in the past been allowed several years in which to hook up in such cases. She informed VanderBrenden that each situation can be investigated. Peterson noted, however, that these residents would be required to pay the assessment right away. Jabbour added that residents have been given the option of hooking up within 5 years or when their current system fails, whichever occurs first. VanderBrenden also inquired if the sewer would be laid in the public right -of -way up to • where the utility lines stop. Cook said in some cases the line may extend onto private property and require easements. George Johnson, 879 North Brown Road, asked Gaffron about hook up and individual pumps for the properties on the west side of North Brown Road. Gaffron said there would be three individual grinder stations instead of one lift station and asked Johnson to speak with Cook regarding his situation. Cook said the property owner would actually own the grinder and not the City. Johnson said he preferred not having individual grinder stations and having the City pay for the lift station in order to gain a higher quality pump. Cook noted the costs would then increase. Johnson noted the cost to the individual property owner would also increase, due to the operating costs of individual grinder pumps. Keith Gasner asked who will make the decision regarding whether Dakota Avenue will be blacktopped and when. Jabbour said the Council will make that determination taking citizen and Staff input into consideration noting the work session to be held regarding the issue. He asked residents to address specifics to Staff • 6