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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 1997 ( 96 - Bracketts Point Sewer Project - Continued) • Tom Kellogg of Bonestroo indicated that two options were considered. The recommended design provides a gravity sewer to all properties except Lot #11 as the elevation does not lend itself to this type of system. Lot #11 would require a grinder pump. The location of the lift station was noted, which would then pump the sewage to the metro force main. The alternate design would include a force main to all the properties on the point to Lot #4. The remaining lots on the point would require grinder pumps, which would pump the sewage back to the lift station on to the force main. The cost of this option would be $400,516 versus the preferred design cost of $424,789. The number of units to be served is still in question due to the needs of a particular property. The cost for 15 units would be a unit cost of $28,319. The grinder alternate design would result in a $26,701 unit cost but would not include the operation and maintenance of the grinder pumps. While the initial cost of the grinder pump is included, the operation, maintenance, and replacement is the responsibility of the property owner. The schedule for the Bracketts Point neighborhood would be the same as noted for the Bay Ridge neighborhood. Gaffron indicated that initially all but one property owner voiced approval of the project. The other property owner has since been conferr ed with and has expressed no objection. Jabbour asked if the cost was determined by the zoning, potential housing, or the existing • housing. Gaffron said it was based on the existing conditions. He indicated there is only one property that could be subdivided. If any changes are made to the number of units, it will be known prior to the assessment hearing. Kelley inquired about the reconstruction cost of the private road. He was informed that the City maintains the majority of the road which is public and, thus, is not a factor in the cost. The hearing was opened for public comment. Doug Schmitt, 1476 Shoreline Drive, is owner of Lot #11. He asked for information regarding the maintenance of the grinder pump and if there was any extra assessment for it. He also questioned whether he had the option of hooking up to sewer at a later date. Gaffron informed him that with the size of his lot no alternate site available, he would not have the preference of waiting. He indicated the initial pump is provided and any replacement pump is paid for by the property owner. Pumps are expected to last 5 -10 years. Jabbour noted the importance of installing a check valve on the grinder pump. Kellogg explained the operation of the pump. Harlan Olson indicated the pump would be located between the current septic tank and the house. Jabbour informed Schmitt of the ability to obtain more favorable financing during the initial sewering as opposed to waiting.