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 - Continued) Anderson asked if there was the possibility of power lines being buried by NSP during the sewer project construction. Cook said he would inform NSP of this request but the cost is expensive. Jabbour noted that cost would be passed on to the benefiting property owners if this would occur. Anderson suggested this may be a cooperative effort by the City and NSP. Jabbour said it would be brought to NSP's attention. Flint indicated he is a proponent of burying utility lines when possible. Steven Gray, 819 Brown Road North, asked how the cost figure was determined noting the cost of anew mound system was between $8,000410,000. Jabbour said the cost was determined by the benefit to the property owner noting an average mound system was found to be about $10,000 - $11,000. He noted that the property owners also benefit by the use of their entire property which, otherwise, would be limited by the primary and alternate septic sites. The land is then freed up by the installation of the sewer. Gray questioned the benefit if the property owner could not afford sewering and had to move. 0 Moorse informed Gray that the City assessor has indicated the property would not immediately increase in value but creates value over time. Gray noted the cost of hook- up and questioned whether his property would be worth the added expense at the end of the 15 years period. Moorse indicated that the cost of maintaining a septic system must also be considered, which would offset the cost of the quarterly sewer fees. Discussion • was held on the life expectancy of a septic system and repair. Kelley cited his own property as an example indicating his septic system is currently non- conforming. He believes his property has been reduced in value due to this problem. Kelley said he would like the opportunity to be included in a sewer project. Jabbour informed the audience that the problem with non - conforming septic systems is occurring more and more frequently and becoming a normal situation. He urged residents not to burden the City with additional costs from the project such as easement acquisition. Gray said he understood that the City's participation comes from the general taxes and asked if the City budget has accounted for the project. Moorse indicated that the budget does not currently reflect the cost of the project. 0 6