05-06-1997 Council Minutes Assessment Hearing Sewer Project

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MINUTES OF THE ASSESSMENT HEARING NORTH LONG LAKE/LONG LAKE COUNTRY CLUB SEWER PROJECT MEETING HELD ON MAY 6,1997 • ( #6) PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Truman, 1570 Long Lake Blvd., asked if there is a cost difference whether the sewer line extends into the basement of the home or to the ground level. Jabbour explained that the cost as described brings the sewer line to the property line. The resident is then responsible for the cost of hooking up to that sewer line. The cost will vary depending on location. Jabbour clarified that the assessment amount is based on the amount the City can justify as benefiting the property. Any change in costs, more or less, would change the resident's cost and not change the contribution made by the City. Lech Gawron, 920 Dakota Avenue, asked if the resident may specify where the sewer line comes into their property. Cook indicated the resident will make that decision. Tom Kellogg will visit the property owners to find out the residents' preference for sewer location. Gawron reported that some of the culverts are in poor condition. He asked if they would be replaced as part of the road reconstruction. Kellogg said this would occur for the culverts requiring replacement. The road will have a bituminous berm curb; and the road will be slightly lower than it currently stands, which may eliminate some of the ditches and culverts. The cost reflects these road improvements. Gawron asked if Orono will be paving Dakota Avenue. Moorse said Dakota Avenue will be paved, but no decision has • been made as to who will maintain the road. 40 Mr. Swaden, 1525 Bay Ridge Road, asked if the Bay Ridge project was included in this discussion. He was informed that it was not. Mr. K. R. Vanden Branden, 1480 Long Lake Blvd., assisted with a question for his neighbor, Donald Lund, 1465 Long Lake Blvd. He voiced concern for 100 year old oak trees located on the west side of Lund's property that possibly could be lost due to the construction. Cook indicated it was not expected that the trees would be lost. Kellogg reviewed the area in question. He said the sewer line would run between two fringes of treed areas 13 -14' deep. Vanden Branden noted a contractor felt trees would be lost and asked if the trees could be maintained. Cook said he will work with the property owners regarding maintaining trees. Jabbour informed Vanden Branden and Lund that this could be reviewed during the easement acquisition process. Vanden Branden asked if the City expected payment of the septic system inspection fee. Jabbour asked that the fee be submitted. 3