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• • COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 9,1996 Agency will only allow an experimental mound septic system to be installed on their lot. This type of system is not guaranteed to work and would have to be removed if it failed. The Leese' also contend that the Apollo Drive improvement project had a negative impact on their property because additional water was allowed to run-off onto their property. The Leese' requested that the City hook them up to the sewer utility located on Apollo Drive at no cost to the Leese'. In return, the Leese' would be required to connect to the sewer utility when it is constructed on Marvy Street in front of their home and also to be required to be assessed at the same rate as other residents on Marvy Street. Staff noted that a drainage easement was constructed on the Leese lot when the area was platted. The configuration of the drainage easement limits the areas on the lot for construction of another septic system. Staff also noted that the soil boring tests performed prior to the issuance of the building permit and the septic system permit indicated that the lot was a buildable lot at that time. The water table was lower than it is at this time. The City Attorney has reviewed this matter and feels that the ' o al obligation to the Leese'. Staff outlined options for Council consideration: 1. The City could extend sewer services to th r = • me from Apollo Drive at a cost of approximately $8,000. 2. The City could extend sew • a', e ces down Marvy Street. This project would allow other ho = y St et to connect if they desired. Currently, the lots fronting on M of in the MUSA. The City would have to get MUSA design . + s f • ese lots either by requesting MUSA from Metropolitan Council or by A from another location. 3. The Leese' could tend the sewer services to their home from Apollo Drive and then sell the rear of their lot fronting on Apollo Drive to finance the sewer extension costs. Staff recommended that Option 2 be adopted. The City would be required to prepare a public improvement project and the actual construction would not begin until spring. This means that the Leese' would have to go through another spring thaw and more septic problems. Council directed the City Attorney to make it clear to the Leese' that the City did not error in issuing the building permit and septic system permit. Staff was also directed to determine how many residents along Marvy Street are in need of sewer utilities. Staff will prepare an outline of the procedure required for implementing Option No. 2 and • bring this information to the next work session. PAGE 3