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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 19, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Public hearing opened at 7:21 PM Tony Heider, 4575 Olson Lake Trail, spoke in favor of sewer extension. State legislature has mandated new septic laws to take effect in 2014. Pine City, which is more rural is sewered. Their lake has actually been cleaned up as a result. He personally has obtained multiple bids. A new mound system was estimated at $22,000 and all payment is due up front. <br />Council Member Nelson MOVED TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Seconded by Council Member Bloyer. <br />Motion Passed 5-0. <br /> <br />Public hearing closed at 7:24 PM <br />MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2013- 20, ORDERING THE <br />IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Council Member Park <br />seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 10: PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENT HEARING: OLSON LAKE TRAIL SANITARY SEWER <br />EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS -RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; <br />RESOLUTION 2013- 21 City Engineer Griffin explained the assessment process. City clerk certifies roll to County for 2014. Another purpose of hearing is to receive objections. Mr. Griffin noted that the available deferment information for hardships was noticed. Assessment will be on five properties over 15 years. Interest rate will be 4%. First installment will be due in January 2014. Payment in full prior to certification to County Auditor will preclude any interest penalties. <br />Council Member Park moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Seconded by Council Member Smith. <br />Motion Passed 5-0. <br />Public hearing opened at 7:28 PM Judy Brown spoke on behalf of Joyce Kvaase of 4655 Olson Lake Trail and asked about the future road improvement costs and whether they were included in the assessment. Mr. Griffin stated some of the costs are included because of county involvement. However, the county may change their plans. Ms. Brown also asked about city water. Mr. Griffin said that water is not currently planned. Adjacent Oakdale residents have not recently been interested. <br />Council Member Smith MOVED TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Seconded by Council Member Nelson <br />Motion Passed 5-0. <br />Public hearing closed at 7:30 PM Council Member Smith commended staff for obtaining the public input. It was noted that another benefit is protecting Lake Olson.