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City Council Minutes October 28, 1991 Page 4 e project including hook up charges and interest. Mr. Buttweiler also commented on the flow of the storm sewer into Lake Orono and stated he would like to know what the DNR assessment is regarding the additional flow into the Lake. Mayor Tralle responded by stating that curb and gutter is primarily installed for water control. Terry Maurer addressed the concerns regarding the Ci ty using alternative sewer systems. Mr. Maurer indicated that he did investigate alternative systems, but felt the biggest factor in these systems would be the long term maintenance costs. He further indicated that staff felt as long as City sewer and water is readily available, it would be more cost efficient to hook up to City services. Mayor Tralle indicated that the plan for the project would receive DNR review. Eleanor Todahl, of Boston Street, indicated that she does not have problems with her sewer or well. She stated that she is concerned about how she will get the money to pay for the assessment. She further questioned whether she would be required to hook up to the services if the project were approved. Mr. Maurer indicated that it is the City's policy that homeowners hook up to sewer within two years after it is made available. Eleanor Todahl indicated that she is opposed to the project. e Larry Hickman, 12888 187th Avenue, gave a scenario of the cost for the largest lot and a low income owner of $20,000. He indicated that many of the people in the area will be losing thei I' homes because of the project. Ricki Buttweiler, 12891 187th Circle, gave a cost scenario for a 75 foot lot with financing over 15 years, she indicated that this cost would be $19,123 which includes interest. She stated that a homeowner with a 150 foot lot financed over 15 years, would pay $31,364 which includes interest. Ms. Buttweiler further indicated that she talked to the Minnesota State Health Department regarding the City's water tests. She stated that of the tests taken, the worst well in the area revealed a 5.1 parts per million (ppm)of nitrates. She stated that there is no enforceable maximum on private wells but there is a 10 ppm maximum on City wells. She indicated that she did not feel that the wells should be a concern at this time. Joe Berglove, 18860 Concord Street, indicated that he had 330 feet of frontage and that in order to pay the proposed assessment, he would have to sell some of his property. He stated that the neighbors must consider the people in the area who are having water problems. e Di ane Stragge of Paradise Park indicated she owned a lot in Paradise Park and has been trying to sell the lot since 1980. She indicated that the bank has refused a loan on the lot due to the water situation. She further stated that the area is in trouble and that the the project is needed. She further stated she hoped the City could find ways to reduce the assessments. . She indicated she was in favor of the project.