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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997
<br />Mr. Ahrens pointed out that a portion of the property along the proposed improvement route lie outside MUSA
<br />boundaries, which cannot be assessed. However, these property owners have been notified of the project.
<br />Council Member Kuether asked if those residents outside the MUSA area would be afforded use of the new services
<br />should they have a septic system failure. Mr. Ahrens explained that anyone outside the MUSA boundary requiring
<br />service under emergency circumstances could connect to the new utilities. He also reminded Council that after the
<br />new system is installed adjacent property owners could connect at their convenience, pointing out that a recent City
<br />ordinance allows for connection to one utility at a time with a 7 -year grace period between connections.
<br />Mr. Hahn reviewed the various routing possibilities for this project, as follows: Alternate A provides for a 21"
<br />sewer along Lake Drive to 79th Street and on to the proposed development. Alternate A revised provides for the
<br />addition of lateral services. Alternate B provides for a 21" sewer from Apollo Drive and Lilac Street across open
<br />field to 77th Street and Lake Drive through an easement to the proposed development. Alternate C provides for a
<br />21" sewer from Apollo Drive and Lilac Street across open field to 77th Street and Marilyn Drive. Alternate D is
<br />very similar to Alternate C, with the exception of the routing of the proposed roadway near Lilac Street. Alternate E
<br />provides for a 21" sewer from Apollo Drive and Lilac Street across open fields into the development. According to
<br />Mr. Hahn, the most desirable option is Alternate A, which would provide trunk service only and ultimately the most
<br />extensive service to the area.
<br />Mr. Hahn explained that the proposed routing of the new sewer lines is based upon avoiding disruption of trees in the
<br />area.
<br />He further explained that the proposed project does not include a storm system. He also stated that installation of the
<br />new system would be at minimal disturbance to existing streets and roadways.
<br />Mr. Hahn reviewed the proposed schedule for the project, as follows:
<br />Public Hearing
<br />60 -day Waiting Period Ends
<br />Order Improvement and
<br />Plans and Specifications
<br />Approve Plans and Specifications
<br />Open Bids
<br />Award Contract
<br />Construction Start
<br />Construction End
<br />July 28, 1997
<br />September 26, 1997
<br />October 13, 1997
<br />January 12, 1998
<br />February 19, 1998
<br />February 23, 1998
<br />May, 1998
<br />October, 1998
<br />Mr. Hahn stated that the project has been determined feasible, will benefit adjacent properties, can be extended to
<br />the developing properties consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, and he recommends going forward pursuant
<br />to the terms of Alternate A.
<br />With respect to assessment, Mr. Hahn reviewed the project's total cost as being approximately $1,827,914,
<br />consisting of trunk sewer area charges of $217,773; trunk sewer connection charges of $152,043; trunk water main
<br />area charge of $197,375; trunk water main connection charges of $256,595; lateral sanitary charges of $370,566;
<br />later water main charges of $22,769; surface water management planning, Type 1 of $194,480; Type 2 of $80,265;
<br />Type 3 of $336,046. Parcels were only considered for assessment if the service would be adjacent to the property.
<br />Mr. Hahn reviewed the project's cost summary, as follows: Trunk sanitary sewer, $1,086,800; trunk water main,
<br />$535,100; property acquisition, $229,200; total estimated cost, $1,851,100. Funding sources were summarized as
<br />follows: City funds (area and unit), $634,000; development - lateral, $173,100; development - area and unit,
<br />$515,100; property owners - lateral, $220,200; property owners - area and unit, $308,700; total, $1,851,100. He
<br />explained that the assessments amount to 30% of the cost being borne by the City, 25% by residents, and the balance
<br />by the developer.
<br />Mayor Landers opened the public hearing at 8:11 P.M.
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