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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5-15-84 PAGE 4 Dunn stated his concern was if the City approved the mound system, and the system fails, would the City be legally responsible. Engineer stated that percolation tests have to be done. If the percolation rates would not be adequate, there are no other alternatives. Consensus of the Council is that the adjacent property owners should be made aware of this proposal and this particular situation warrants a public hearing. Bohrer stated that there is a three home joint septic system proposed for this immediate area under the 201 Program, and the possibility exists that this septic system could be accomodated by this joint septic system. Fraser stated that if the 201 Program is intended to deal with existing problems, on that basis it should not be used to handle a new situation. Eder stated that even if some of the variances were approved, the septic system still has to be ten feet away from a property line. Bohrer suggested that since the percolation tests have to be taken anyway, they may decide in themselves that this is not a buildable lot. Fraser stated that even with favorable percolation tests, she would find it very difficult to vote in favor of this application. Dunn stated that before he made a decision, he would like to hear the Engineer's recommendations on the septic system based on the percolation test. M/S/P Fraser/Dunn - To table a decision on this application until the results of the percolation test are submitted. (Motion carried 4-0) E. Bid review for 1984 MSA Project and review right-of-way appraisals. Engineer reviewed the bids that were opened on May 9, 1984 for work on the 1984 MSA Project and Jane Road North within Krause's Addition. The low bid was submitted by Forest Lake Contracting for $163,683.26 (1984 MSA Project $142,876.76 - Jane Road North $19,806.50). Engineer stated that these projects are within his estimates and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder. He further recommended that the award be delayed until plan approval is received from the State Aid Division of MnDOT. This plan approval is expected to be received by June 5, 1984. Engineer pointed out that these bids are construction costs and in the total cost of a project, there are other things considered; ie: engineering costs, etc., that will be added. Engineer further advised the Council that per their instructions, an estimate for completing the surfacing on Jamaca Avenue north of Jane Road was done and the estimated total cost for this work is $6,060.00.