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Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
April 28, 1998
Dear Project Area Residents;
The City of Orono has scheduled a Neighborhood Informational Meeting to obtain resident
comments on a proposed sanitary sewer project to serve the Webber Hills Neighborhood. A
project area map is included with this notice. This Neighborhood Meeting will be held at 7:00
P.M. Tuesday, May 19th at the Orono City Council Chambers.
Introduction
This area was included in the recent MUSA expansion for sanitary sewer installation because of
the smaller lot sizes and older septic systems with limited replacement sites available. Installation
of new code compliant septic systems will be difficult on some of the lots in this neighborhood
and system replacements will result in the loss of numerous trees. Approximately 75% of the
existing septic systems in this neighborhood are non-conforming with several systems in near
failing condition. This area is one of ten neighborhoods included in the recent MUSA expansion.
Sewer projects have already been completed in four areas with an additional two areas scheduled
for completion this summer. We are beginning the planning process for possible 1999 projects.
At this time, interest rates are low providing for more affordable projects.
Project Assessments and Costs
A feasibility study has been completed with an estimated project cost of $961,000 in 1998
dollars. This results in a proposed project assessment of$26,000 per unit payable over a fifteen
year period. Options for prepayment of the assessment are available. Based on several projects
recently completed, the estimated interest rate is 6.25%. Based on a 15-year assessment at 6.25%
interest, the annual assessment payments will be approximately $2,700. These project costs and
assessment payments may vary dependent on future construction costs and interest rates.
Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510
The property owner is also responsible for payment of a SAC (Sewer Availability Charge) at the
time the permit for connection is issued. The 1999 SAC charge will be $1050 per unit. This
money is collected by the City and then forwarded to the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services Division. This money is used to pay for the additional capacity built in to the MCES
sewer interceptor pipes for future connections to the sewer system. This is a standard charge per
new sewer unit for the entire MCES system in the metro area.
The sewer service pipes will be stubbed out to the property line. The property owner is then
responsible for hiring a licensed plumber to complete the hook up to the new sewer and to
properly abandon the existing septic system. The estimated cost for this work is approximately
$2,000 to $3,000 depending on the length of service required. The City fee for the connection
permit is $35.00.
The current quarterly sewer rate for the entire City is a flat fee of$76.85
Conclusion
Receipt of residents comments regarding this proposed project is very important and attendance
of this neighborhood meeting is encouraged. In the event you are unable to attend this meeting,
please contact us with your comments. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely;
Grego A. Gappa
Director of Public Services
Copy: Orono City Council Members
Tom Kellog, Bonestroo Engineers
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