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REGULAR i�;EETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, APRIL 28 , 1980 Page 12 Michael Gaffron, On-Site Systems Manager, reviewed SEWER QUESTIONNAIRF with the City Council his memo concerning returns Minnetonka Bluffs , on the sewer questionnaire sent to the Minnetonka etc . Areas Bluffs, Orono Lane , West Ferndale , and County Road 15 areas , dated April 24 , 1980 , which states : Below is an update on the questionnaire returns � for the proposed sewer project. �� , A. Minnetonka Bluffs - 21 of 27 , or 78% , have returned the questionnaire . Of these 21 , 14 are in favor of sewer and 7 want to remain using on-site systems. Of the remaining 6 , at least 1 is probably in favor and the rest are noncommittal . ' I recommend that we proceed by ordering the improvements and call for preparation of plans as soon as possible . The alternative course of action would be to proceed with hazardous building condemnations and attempt to repair, replace, or remove existing systems as necessary to ensure compliance with State and local codes . . B. County Road 15 - Marina Area - 4 of 7 have - returned the questionnaire; however, we have had contact with all but Dave Duff regarding their views on the project. Mrs . Gregory, owner of the parcel south of the railroad tracks, which was not assigned any units, called to indicate she would not return the questionnaire since she was not really involved in the project. . The property owners in the immediate marina area have all indicated objection to the high cost of the project and wish to continue with on-site systems unless a less expensive project is �roposed. Holding tanks would be the only acceptable method of on-site sewage disposal for these properties. I recommend that we continue our efforts in getting MWCC permission to pump directly into ' the forcemain. Based on our eventually obtaining this permission, we should then proceed with ordering the improvements and call for preparation of plans. C. Orono Lane - 5 of 10 have returned the questionnaire , with 3 in favor of sewer Alternate II and 2 who want to continue using on-site systems. While the response here has been scanty, I must recommend that we proceed with a project since two-thirds of the Orono Lane area systems are non-conforming and in some cases are failing miserably. Making these systems conforming would be expensive and on some lots not feasible . (Continued)