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P & Z Work Session 10/27/93 indicated development in the area was inevitable, she asked the City to adopt a policy of quality, not quantity. Tom Mesich asked why she felt development was inevitable - Ms. Hunt stated that she is aware the northern suburbs are expanding. In response to another question by Mr. Mesich she indicated that they have not had any problems with their septic system. A resident asked if Options B and C would bring sewer to the larger lots and Mr. Uhde replied - no it would not - those lots would most likely have mound type septic system. Mr. Uhde added that he did not feel on -site systems were the best alternative and added that in the long run probably not the most cost effective option either. Mr. Jim Balboa of 4th Avenue and Thomas indicated that the original concerns expressed when the proposal was first reviewed still stand. The proposed development is inconsistent with the surrounding area. We live out here for the openness. Another resident asked if there was a formula to determine the cost to connect to sewer and water for the larger lots. Darrell Schneider explained that there was a formula based on the area and footage. However, he further explained that if a property owner was only connecting his existing house and not planning to subdivide that the cost would be between $11,000- $12,000 depending on the average sized lot in the proposed development (this would apply even if the property were a larger piece, at least until such time as they would wish to subdivide further). A resident asked if Carl Street would be part of this plan and expressed concern about development continuing to the north. Mr. Johnson explained that Carl Street was not a part of this proposal. Chairman Schaps further explained that no one could answer at this time whether development would continue to the north. It remains to be seen! Mr. Uhde advised the audience that the approximate cost of a mound septic system is between $7- 8,000, a well between $2- 3,000. On- site systems are not fool proof - they do fail. The cost is about the same for City sewer and water and it will last forever. Therefore, there is a positive side to City utilities. Mr. Mesich pointed out that there is a monthly bill of approximately $30 for City sewer and water. Mr. Landers asked how many people in the audience had failing septic systems. No one responded. However, the comment was made that "who would want to say yes and then have the City force some correction! ?" A resident at 7744 Sunset stated that he had been told the soils in the area were not good for septic systems. Mr. Uhde added that if Options B or C are approved they would be proposing mound systems for that very reason. Tom Mesich asked about the commercial development along Fourth Avenue. Darrell Schneider replied that Accu -Tool, Kosner- Gertz, and the Correctional Facility are all interested in having public 3