March 9, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes March 9, 1995 Page 4 water available. He added that Houle's needs to have their septic tank pumped 3 - 4 times a week and would welcome city services. Mike Vadnais, resident, questioned the cost of assessments. Staff explained that costs for street, curb and gutter, water and sewer for a typical lot of 10,000 - 12,000 square feet is between $9,000 and $11,000 per lot. A question was raised regarding front footage assessment for lateral on a corner lot. Staff explained that the property would be assessed for the long side of the lot only. Dwight Kirkeide, resident, stated that if a septic system fails it is a problem for the homeowner, but if the sewer system fails, the raw sewage goes directly into the river. Pat Dwyer stated that the City must plan for the future needs of the City. Chair Minton stated that the Committee must now prepare to make a recommendation for setting the boundaries for the future urban service district. Dave Anderson stated that he felt the Committee is not fulfilling its purpose if they make a recommendation contrary to what the residents have expressed. Discussion followed regarding the projected growth of the City. Jason Chen suggested that based population projections, the City would reach 18,000 people in 20 years, but added that Elk River is growing at a much faster pace than the average community. Further discussion followed regarding cluster development on 10 acre parcels. The five options for extension of the urban service district were discussed at length, with an Option 6 added as proposed by Chris Kreger. DICK HINKLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE PROPOSED URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THE UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMBINE OPTIONS 3 L 4, AND ALSO ADD THE AREA NORTH AND EAST OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS AS PROPOSED BY HANK DUITSMAN. Discussion followed regarding Chris Kreger's proposed Option 6 phasing plan DICK HINKLE WITHDREW HIS MOTION. DICK HINKLE MOVED TO REQUEST STAFF TO PROVIDE DETAIL ON THE FOLLOWING TWO OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE AT THE MARCH 23, 1995 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: (1) A COMBINATION OF OPTIONS 3 AND 4, INCLUDING THE AREA EAST AND NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS IN THE AREA OF HIGHWAY 10 AND 165TH AVENUE NW. (2) OPTION 6 AS PROPOSED BY CHRIS KREGER, ALSO INCLUDING THE AREA EAST AND NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS IN THE AREA OF HIGHWAY 10 AND 165TH AVENUE NW. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 9-0.