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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 9, 1997 ( #12 - North Long Lake/Long Lake Country Club Addition Sewer Project Easement - • Continued) Jabbour noted that the City will use the 90 day quick take process. He asked if there would be any impact from this on the sewer project. Gappa said there would be no major impact but possibly remobilization later on. A cost increase may occur. Goetten asked what the Anderson's objection is to the easement. Gappa said Anderson was unwilling to sign the easement document since he is appealing his assessment. Goetten asked if there would be any difference if no objection had been made. Gappa said Anderson said he would have signed the agreement if it would have held up the sewer project. Barrett said the rights of legislation would not prejudice Anderson's appeal of the assessment. He was asked to contact Anderson's attorney to discuss this issue. Jabbour moved Kelley seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3915 and to direct staff to proceed with the 90 -day quick take process and notify Mr. Anderson and his attorney that the easement would not prejudice his appeal of the assessment in attempting to resolve the easement issue. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMI IISTRATOW S REPORT • ( #13) REQUESTS FOR SEWER SERVICE OUTSIDE THE MUSA LINE Moorse presented information to the Council regarding requests for sewer service outside the MUSA line. Meanwhile, Moorse asked if an extension should be given to those residents in the Shoreland District outside of the MUSA line who are in need of replacing their septic systems. The extension period would allow time for the City to determine whether additional areas will or will not be sewered. The Attorney will be asked for his legal opinion regarding the 2 acre minimum zoning for sewering. Jabbour suggested a work session be held with members of the Metropolitan Council. Kelley noted the issue was of great importance and supported providing the residents with an extension. Jabbour said the extension should be tied in to the Council's discussion of the issue. Council agreed. Gaffron suggested a formal document be presented regarding provision of an extension to the time frame for septic repairs. Jabbour asked Staff to analyze the properties of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Maresh, and • determine any differences in terms of the extension of the sewer to serve the properties. 9