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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 ( #14A - Sewer Project Inclusion Policy - Continued) • Flint questioned how the projects would be paid for; who would pick up the costs related to the nronerties excluded from the oroiect? Jabbour said bonds are sold to finance the project. The City would pay the portion of the debt service attributable to the excluded properties. The City would recoup its costs at the time these properties connect to the sewer in the future. He noted that those property owners who choose to opt out of a sewer project at the time of installation will lose the benefit of whatever City participation occurred on the project costs. They will have to vav the full amount to connect to sewer in the future. The volicv allows for the vroverty owner to continue the use of a septic system that is in good working order without interference by the city. Flint asked about the cost of living increase factor. Moorse said the connection charge would be consistent with the assessment which increases in cost every year. Jabbour said the only change in the policy is that not all property owners would be required to hook up at the time of installation. They would have the ability to opt out until a later date. Moorse noted the policy resolution indicates that the septic system can be a maximum of 7 years old in order to qualify for opting out of a project. He asked if the Council would like that qualifier to be included in the resolution. Jabbour said he feels the ability to opt out should be tied to the conformity of the septic • system. He said the attempt is to allow property owners to opt out of a project to avoid litigation. He suggested eliminating the 7 -year septic system age requirement. Kelley noted that this is a policy only and unique situations will arise where discretion will be required. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to amend their motion to reflect the elimination of the 7 -year septic system age requirement. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #14B) REVISED ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR NORTH LONG LAKE SEWER PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 3961 Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3961, amending the interest rate applied to the North Long Lake/Long Lake Country Club sanitary sewer assessment roll from 8.00% to 6.25 %, and amending the starting date of interest from May 6, 1997 to October 1, 1997. Jabbour clarified that the understanding of the distinction between the Johnson and Maresh vroverties is the contiguousness to the sewer ine as indicated in the Met Council requirements. • 14