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APS ENTERPRISES 3347167th. Lane NW Andover , MN. 55304 Phone: 612- 753-4818 FAX: 612-753-1570 December I, 1998 Dear Hank Duitsman, Mayor This is written notice to formally appeal the assessment for East Elk River- Phase I- Area C trunk sanitary sewer and water main, regarding the portion of the cost being assessed against the property Parcel 75-002-3310 and Parcel 75-002-3305 owned by APS Enterprises, LLP. This written objection is being submitted with the intent to inform all who are involved with the decisions on this project. This property was purchased April 1997 by Douglas and Joann Szurek also known as APS Enterprises LLP, from Marlene Worts. After review of the environmental survey done at the time of closing, We had learned the septic system did not comply. Knowing that we would need to bring it up to code, we researched the costs ora new septic system verses a holding tank, because we had discovered the city of Elk River had plans to install sanitary sewer and water main. We spoke to Cliff Skogstad City Inspector, requesting an approval to install a holding tank instead ora whole new septic system. Due to the lower cost and the short term usage we would have, it seemed to be the perfect solution for a temporary situation. Cliff told us that he wasn't sure when the city was going to follow through with the proposed sanitary sewer and water main, "It could be one to ten years down the road. ' After his decision the new septic system was installed, costing $9,351 (see attached invoices) with the average life expectancy of the system being 15-20years. A year later we are now given notice that the City of Elk River is going forward with the proposed plan. Douglas and Joann Szurek appeal on the grounds of' 10 The septic system newly installed on 6-26-97 (against our wishes) with a life expectancy of l 5-2O years. This resulted in leaving us with a totally new and compliant septic system at a considerable expense that could have been avoided. 2.) The value of the property will not increase by $35,296, which is the amount we are being assessed with interest. Also to note that the property taxes have already increased substantially in 1999- Parcel 75-002-3005 by 71.6% and Parcel 75-002-3310 by 17.1%. 3.) The method of assessment by acre does not reflect the actual sewer and water requirements of the these parceIs. The limited customer use, number of employees and the type of businesses operating here use less than most single family homes.