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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 15, 1986 PAGE 2 separation from the water table for proposed septic systems. City Engineer Bohrer felt it was appropriate to update the Council on the progress of this project. Placing of the fill and installation of the water level observation wells was completed on January 15, 1986. Water level readings were begun on April 1, 1986 in accordance with the City Code. The water level readings are taken by Roger S. Johnson, a certified site evaluator hired by Derrick to monitor this project. The water level readings are also witnessed by the City Building Official to insure independent evaluation. At the time the lot filling was completed, Mr. Johnson submitted a schedule dated January 15, 1986 for completion of the project. The schedule was reviewed and felt reasonable. When City Engineer Bohrer looked at the site on April 11, 1986 he found the site was basically as he expected from looking at the plans that Derrick submitted late last Fall. Bohrer stated that it is a little premature to decide whether the lots are buildable or not buildable from the standpoint of soil acceptability. By the next City Council meeting there should be sufficient data to indicate whether these sites are going to be suitable for septic system purposes. Mayor Morgan responded that we have no intention of letting people build on lots that don't meet our ordinance for perculation and change the character of the neighborhood or to drain water on soils that are not in the drainage way at the present time. Gary Bance, 5771 HyTrail Avenue N., informed the Council that he tried to buy the lot adjacent to him, but found it wouldn't perk. The lots are not even close to resembling any of the landscaping around that area. Also, all the water runoff in the back is going to have to go down into the park area. Lew Schuweiller, (who is interested in buying lot 4) requested that Roger Machmeier of Resource Engineering make an evaluation of the soil conditions. His response was that if you have no where for the water to go at a certain point it is going to collect and no matter how much you put above it you are still going to end up with a swimming pool effect. He suggested that the City retain Mr. Machmeier and get a professional opinion. Donna Bance asked after this has been all approved by the Council and people build, who is responsible if problems should arise. Bohrer replied that if there are problems with septic systems that "meet the code" it would be treated the same as any septic system in any area of the town. It is not the responsibility of the City. Councilman Christ felt there is no other lot in that entire area that has 5 foot ditches on the corner of every lot. As far as he is concerned, it is a totally unacceptable grading plan from a perspective of the other lots in the area and, hence, it should be brought up to an existing level and other drainage provided.