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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 1997 Mr. Powell stated another consideration if the property is set back quite a distance, is to provide an easement which would still allow a future subdivision of the lot. Ms. Weinke stated she had the impression that utilities would not be extended into her neighborhood unless the MUSA was extended first. She added that she purchased a larger lot because she wants to live on a larger lot and is not interested in subdividing. Marilyn Lindman, 7482 Leonard Avenue, asked how many residents are and are not interested in connecting. Mr. Ahrens explained this will be answered through the petitioning process and he assumes those in support will have an existing septic problem. He stated he could send out a letter asking for an indication whether the property owner will or will not connect at this time. Ms. Lindman asked at what point the Council will determine it is not wise to proceed. Mr. Ahrens stated this is at the discretion of the Council. Mr. Ahrens stated he is aware of two septic system problems but would need to research the pumping records to determine if there are more. Ms. Lindman asked if the City would not be better off if the neighborhood got together to help the two failing systems rather than having all assume the cost of the improvement. Mayor Landers reported one resident with a failing system was told by the State of Minnesota he would need to install an expensive experimental mound system (estimated at $10,000) which would require an annual inspection at a cost of $1,000 per year. • Council Member Kuether noted if one property owner is experiencing this type of problem, it can • be assumed other properties in this general area will experience the same. Council Member Lyden noted that one homeowner cannot rebuild on his site and asked regarding the number of potential properties that may fall into this same type of situation. Mr. Ahrens stated he did not know and would have to research this further. Council Member Lyden suggested there may be a "cheaper fix" to this one problem septic system. Kevin Schintgen, 59 Marvy Street, noted the City just sent out a notice requiring residents to pump their septic system every two years He reported he had no problems with his septic system for 15 years but called out someone to pump the septic system. The pumper said there was no problem with his septic system. He said this is a friendly neighborhood and he wants it to stay that way. Mayor Landers said the letter recently sent out about pumping the septic system was driven by a Met Council requirement. Debrah McCluskey, 7931 Leonard Avenue, presented a petition with nineteen names opposing the improvement, eight on Leonard Avenue and eleven on Marvy Street. She asked if there will be a 3% charge added onto the assessment between the time the assessment is levied and the connection made. Mr. Ahrens explained the 3% relates to the construction price index. Mr. Powell said there is an automatic increase of 2% to 4% per year (construction price index annual adjustment) which is based on the City Charter. He explained this results in the resident PAGE 7