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• COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 1996 of the city newsletter, funds should not be diverted from this excellent publication to undertake more experimental ways of communicating with the public. Overall, residents were satisfied with their quality of life in the community, their neighborhoods, their sense of safety, and their empowerment. However, the impact of growth was being negatively experienced in the present as well as dreaded for the future. At the same time, residents were especially sensitive to property tax increases. The ultimate challenge facing City decision -makers will be the maintenance of its well-regarded services at reasonable costs during times of stress caused by the demands of community growth. UPDATE ON SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE, PETER KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel explained that on July 22, 1996 Council adopted Ordinance No. 08 - 96 amending Chapter 403 of the individual sewer treatment systems with respect to inspection and pumping of on-site septic systems. Because of its impact on the health and welfare of the community, the City Building Department is using various media to inform and update the public with respect to details of this important Ordinance, which goes into effect March 1, 1997. The Newsletter will include an article and cable television Channel 16 has been televising this ordinance in its entirety. Mr. Kluegel stated that after January 1, 1997, notices will be sent to residents who have on-site septic systems concerning cleaning and pumping of septic tanks. A second mailing will take place if there is not sufficient response to the first mailing. Council Member Bergeson asked if the companies currently used for local septic tank pumping are qualified to do the inspections required by the Ordinance. Mr. Kluegel responded that they are certified to do such inspections. Mr. Schumacher asked about the administrative impact of implementing the suggested process. Mr. Kluegel stated that the main administrative concern would be the volume of mailings that would be required, and keeping track of how many on-site residences would need to participate. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 P.M. I-35W/TH 49 INTERCHANGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA TRUNK UTILITIES, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that on October 28, 1996 Council accepted the feasibility report and called for a public hearing for the 35W/49 Interchange Commercial Development Area Trunk Utility Project. The proposed project will provide water and sanitary sewer service to the property south of 35W adjacent to Lake Drive. The proper notices have been mailed and published notifying property owners of the public hearing pursuant to State Statutes. Mr. Ahrens stated that this interchange has received a lot of interest from developers for construction of commercial and light industrial businesses. He added that the City is currently