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e e e JAN 2 3 1995 MEMORANDUM LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD. Attorneys at Law 1500 Norwest Financial Center 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 Telephone: (612) 835-3800 FAX: (612) 896-3333 TO: Pat K1aers, City Administrator Bill Birrenkott, Superintendent, Elk River Municipal Utilities FROM: DATE: RE: Peter Beck January 19, 1995 Water Connection Ordinance Enclosed are two alternative versions of the water connection ordinance. The first version looks similar to what you have seen in the past, but has been revised to grandfather in all projects which have utilities available but which have not been assessed for water. As I understand it, this was the Utility Commission's direction at its January meeting. As I sat down to revise this ordinance it occurred to me it might be better if we very specifically spelled out exactly what buildings and properties are subject to what rules. The second alternative ordinance enclosed is an attempt to be more specific so that the owner of any specific property can understand what rules apply to him by finding his situation in the subparts to Section 1304.00. These subparts cover the following situations: (1) This section requires that all buildings currently connected to water remain connected. (2) This section requires that all buildings constructed in the future on property that water is available to connect immediately. For instance, homes built in the future on currently vacant lots in Westwood would be required to connect immediately because water is available to all lots in Westwood. (3) This paragraph applies to buildings constructed in the future when water becomes available after occupancy of the building. This section requires that single family homes and duplexes be connected within two years from the date water becomes available or two years from the date the property is assessed for water, whichever is later. This leaves the Council the option of exempting