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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 ITEM DISBURSEMENTS: ACTION September 23, 1996 Checks No. 45516 - 45671, $768,973.77) Final Plat, Clearwater Creek, 2nd Addition OPEN MIKE Approved Approved Prior to inviting members of the audience to speak under Open Mike, Mayor Landers asked that all stand for a moment of silence in recognition of the death of John Sharpen, son of Clarence and Joyce Sharpen, who have worked for many hears on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes. State Senator Jane Krentz addressed Council, explaining that she is currently running for re- election. Senator Krentz is best known for her interest in education; however, she added that increasing need exists to work together at all levels of government to assist with all community needs. Steve Lease, 74 Marvy Street, presented Council with a copy of the results of a recent soil evaluation on his property. He expressed concern that all issues regarding his property had not been addressed at the recent Council work session. Mr. Lease explained that he has been experiencing problems with his septic system for quite some time. He indicated that problems became more severe in the fall of 1993 with additional runoff through the 40 -foot drainage easement during the time period when the Apollo Business Park project was being constructed. Since that time, Mr. Lease stated that he and his family have found it necessary to conserve water usage, including using outside laundry facilities. Having had the septic system pumped several times, Mr. Lease explained that on the last occasion the pumping service employee pointed out that the system was receiving backfeed from the drain field, in other words, the system was failing. The Lease home is nine years old. Mr. Lease was informed by Mr. Zerxes that the lot on which his home is situated is unbuildable. Pat Lease provided Council with photographs taken in 1993. She reiterated Mr. Lease's explanation of circumstances which had led to several septic system pumpings, alternate living arrangements and additional testing of the site, which suggested to the Leases that their building site had never been suitable for building. Mr. Lease explained that the options include installation of an experimental mound system at a cost of approximately $10,000 with no guarantee that it will work, and connecting to City sewer on Apollo Drive. He stated that apart from installation of an extension from his home to the line, he should not be responsible for assessment or connection fees. Mr. Lease also indicated that his well is good, and that he should not be required to connect to City water. 2