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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, AUGUST 20 , 1980 Page 5 <br /> Michael Gaffron reviewed with the public section <br /> maps showing individual lots color-coded related <br /> to the status and condition of existing on-site <br /> disposal systems, mound systems, and holding tanks. <br /> Mr. Gaffron commented that second opinions can be <br /> obtained from the University of Minnesota, Soil <br /> " Conservation Department, and other engineers and <br /> consultants. It is necessary to enforce our regulations <br /> and code requirements. Mr. Gaffron reviewed setback <br /> regulations according to the Shoreline Management <br /> Plan; also, all homes have to adhere to on-site <br /> systems standards. Al1 plumbing costs, hookup <br /> fees, and SAC charges are extra costs to the individual <br /> home owner. Al1 homes will then pay a quarterly ' <br /> usage fee. A septic tank system is depreciated in <br /> 10 years. City sewers are depreciated in 50 years. <br /> Mayor Van Nest: The City has to enforce its code <br /> for the safety, health and welfare of its residents <br /> and determine values of poorly operating on-site <br /> systems versus City sewers. Soils and water table <br /> determines life of on-site systems. This area has <br /> high water tables and bad soils. The City of Orono <br /> in 1972-1973 developed a five to ten million dollar <br /> municipal sewer system. The City was told by the <br /> public they did not want it. We now have to make a <br /> decision to sewer your area or up-grade your systems. <br /> After the assessment hearing September 8 , 1980 and new <br /> bids are received on September 12, 1980 , we will meet <br /> again and review with you this project. At that time, ' <br /> you will have the opportunity to vote on the project, <br /> but you do have 30 days to appeal after the hearing. <br /> We are strapped for time and have to meet the appeal <br /> deadlines and October 10 , 1980 certification deadline. <br /> Mr. Glenn Coqk explained construction and permanent <br /> easements. In explaining costs over-runs, several <br /> factors were involved: � <br /> 1. Bad soils <br /> 2. Water table � <br /> 3 . Tight areas <br /> 4 . Protecting and replacing trees <br /> Twenty-one firms requested specifications and plans. <br /> Eight firms bid the project. Segmented bidding has <br /> been determined as a chance to reduce the cost to you. <br /> Mr. Cook explained the Metropolitan Waste Control <br /> Commission ' s forcemain located on Hennepin County #15 <br /> and the Orono Orchard Road. <br />