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RECE��ED <br /> NOV - 1 Z010 <br /> G�n(pF ORONO Philip Kaufxnan <br /> 1680 North Farm Road <br /> Long Lake, MN 55356 <br /> 612-703-8920 <br /> Dear Ms. Vee- <br /> This letter is in regards to the proposed city sewer assessment taking place on North Farm <br /> Road. <br /> In early September, upon hearing about the project, I spoke with a member of the Orono <br /> engineering department regarding our desire to opt-out of the proposed project as we had <br /> a fully updated septic system put in just over two years ago at an expense of$25,000+. <br /> At that time,he did not mention anything about a formal opt-out procedure or appearing <br /> before the council with written notice to opt out. <br /> We received a letter from Orono (copy attached) on 9/23, with the following text: <br /> "For properties with a conforming septic system, City policy allows continued use of the <br /> septic system for as long as it remains conforming....Property owners with confirming <br /> septic systems can choose not to be assesses for project costs at this time, and then pay a <br /> lump sum project connection fee at the time they want to connect to the sewer." The <br /> letter states that only 7 of the 9 homes are supportive of the project. <br /> At no place in the letter does it clearly state the need to submit this indication in writing <br /> in advance or at the public hearing referenced in the letter. <br /> Also attached is a letter from my neighbor on the project dated 9/28, which states: <br /> "Attached is a form that was prepared by the City of Orono for you in relation to the <br /> sewer project on North Farm Road. It's my understanding that you do not want to hook <br /> up to the sewer at this time and do not want to be assessed. If that is the case, you need to <br /> do nothing with this form." This again indicated that no written notice was necessary, <br /> and in fact implied that our written consent was needed to proceed. <br /> I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is our sincere wish that our <br /> family not be assessed due to the miscommunications above and our clearly expressed <br /> desire at every stage of this process to avoid additional expense due to the $25,000 we <br /> invested just a few years ago. <br /> Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me at 612-703-8920 <br /> with any questions. <br /> Philip <br /> r <br /> 1 <br />