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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 2997 ( #5 - Bay Ridge/Hartwood Sewer Project - Continued) • Goetten inquired how much acreage was contained on these lots. Gaffi-on said the lots were between 1.5 and 2 acres. Boni said he found it difficult to believe that these large properties had no alternate sites. Jabbour informed him that the data shows otherwise. Boni said he did not want a lift station on his property. He believes planning should have occurred before digging up again for the sewering. He noted that the original plan calls for the sewer line to run down along the railroad tracks which would be less expensive. Kellogg responded that the location for the sewer line was determined because of the topography and problem with grading. He also said the alternate force main location farther north would not decrease the cost and would only save on the length of the force main. Jabbour said the cost of relocating the lift station in the future also needs to be considered. It was determined that the cost savings by locating the lift station on Lot 7 would be about $7,500. Kellogg informed Jabbour that the cost to relocate the sewer in the future to serve the Hartwood neighborhood would require another lift station at about $120,000- 150,000. Boni responded that the need would not occur for another 20- 40 years. Jabbour informed Boni that any damage to his property would be corrected. Goetten inquired if any of the other Hartwood neighbors were present. There were none. Jabbour indicated that Mrs. Head had sent letters regarding the need for sewer. Kelley noted that since there was no road platted in the Hartwood neighborhood, the lots were actually smaller than shown due to the driveway. Gaffi-on said the road easement is approximately 40' and the paved width at this time is approximately 20'. Kelley asked Kellogg why the alternate design is not a logical option to serve the Head property. Kellogg said the topography does not allow for a gravity system. Houses 1 -8 would require grinders. He did note that the alternate design was a possibility for the Bay Ridge neighborhood if a lift station was added. Harlan Olson indicated that it would be difficult to obtain an easement from the railroad. Gaffi-on also noted that in speaking with the residents of the Bay Ridge area, they wanted reasonable connection and reasonable cost. The residents preferred the sewer to run along the lake side of their properties. Goetten asked that the acreage figures for the lots in the Hartwood neighborhood be obtained. She cited an example of sewering larger lots in the Stubbs Bay area that were on the lake. Goetten acknowledged Boni's concerns but noted the need to address the issue of lacking alternate septic sites. Gaffi-on indicated the acreage amounts of these properties were in the MUSA amendment report. E 6