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Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2024 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Vojtech moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m. Mr. Laden inquired what the cost was per property for sewer and water connection. Ms. Hankee said the initial capital cost is $18,000 per residence. They do not have to connect initially, but if they choose to connect there are additional connection fees. Ms. Hankee said the average connection fee is $7,500 per property. Met Council has a $2,500 fee due to our sewer system flowing into theirs, so that is $10,000 total. There is also an additional connection fee of approximately $7,500 for the neighborhood connection. These costs can be assessed to the property for 15 years at 5%. Mr. Vojtech asked if anyone was against the extension. Ms. Hankee said there were two that had new systems who were not in favor. She said there is a petition process, but they did not receive a valid 51% against the project. Mr. Vojtech asked if a residence is put on City water and sewer on a one-acre lot, would they be able to subdivide from 1.7 to 3 per acre. Mr. Grochala said they could but the City is not providing additional services for future subdivisions. Mr. Evenson asked if residents were notified. Mr. Grochala said there was a feasibility study completed and a public hearing that was held. He also added in this case there were two open houses. He said when the assessment is adopted, the residents will receive another round of notifications. Mr. Wipperfurth asked when bringing the utilities in, if there are additional fees from the right of way to the residence. Ms. Hankee confirmed that it would be an additional cost but added it would be around the same amount if they needed a new system. Ms. Guthmueller asked if a resident’s system is not failing, could they still hook up to City water and sewer. Mr. Grochala stated they could. He said typically before extending into an area that is lower than our typical sewer density, council usually wants to demonstrate there is a reason for doing that. Some either have a failing system or non- compliant and do not meet the groundwater separation so those requirements are generally satisfied for the area. Mr. Vojtech moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by M r. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. C. Lyngblomsten PUD Concept Plan #2 - Skilled Nursing Home Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.