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Council members Johnston and DeLapp suggested asking our Met Council attorney if there is any problem with a Lake Elmo property owner connecting to the Oakdale sewer, and if not go ahead. Council member Dunn stated the intent is not to permit subdividing, but to help with a failing system. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to direct the staff to proceed with a Joint Powers Agreement with Oakdale for hookup of the Conroy home to the Oakdale/Metro sanitary sewer; and direct the City Engineer to get an estimate cost, if there is no problem expressed by Attorney Nowlin. If there is a potential problem, set this as an agenda item for September 2"d. (Motion passed 5-0.) B. 201 System Connection Request: Rover Johnson, 8048 Hill Trail On August 5 the Council tabled a request by Roger Johnson to have a pipe installed under Hill Trail as a part to the street reconstruction project that would enable his residence across the street from the "Remote C" 201 system to connect to that system at such time as his on -site system fails. Staff reported that the Johnson on -site system has not failed yet. The Council had previously requested a report from the City Engineer as to the existing capacity of Remote C; and, the feasibility of expanding the capacity of Remote C. Tom Prew reported the drainfield was designed for 600 gallons per day or one 3-bedroom house. A few years ago, a second home was added to this drainfield. He reported that, while the present system is at capacity, there appears to be room on -site to expand this treatment system. Prew noted that in the past the Council has allowed connections to the 201 system for properties where the septic system was failing, and there was not another location on the property to build a new system. If the future connection was allowed, Prew recommended a $3,900 system connection charge as part of the approval, and that the 201 drain field is expanded to prevent overloading. Prew added that it would cost $1000 to place this pipe under the street. The Acting Administrator recommended that the pipe and installation be an expense of the Sewer Enterprise Fund so that it is clear that the access to the Remote C 201 System is available to any property east of Hill Trail with a future failed ISTS, and no on -site option for wastewater treatment. Council member Dunn stated Mr. Johnson doesn't have a problem with his septic system now. It is just esthetics for his driveway. Mr. Johnson should look for room to replace it on his own property. M/S/P Johnston/Siedow - to direct the City Engineer to modify the Hill Trail street plans to include a sewer pipe under Hill Trail for future potential access to the Remote C System, at a cost of $1000 to be taken out of the Sewer Enterprise Fund. There is no guarantee that the City will expand Remote C; and, the City will demand on -site upgrades before considering access to Remote C. (Motion passed 4-1:DeLapp stated the financing is not proper.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2003 4