Laserfiche WebLink
City Engineer Jankowski stated that from a pragmatic standpoint centralized sewer and <br />water are superior to a septic system, as the septic system has a limited life and will <br />eventually fail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson inquired whether City would require replacement. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski advised that it is the current policy to require replacement of septic systems <br />when failure occurs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson inquired of the septic system projected lifetime if Mr. Dom had <br />two possible sites for the septic system. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated it should last at least 20-30 years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hardin inquired who would be responsible to pay for sewer and water <br />when expansion reaches this development. <br /> <br />Mr. Dom ~stated they probably are assessed like everyone else. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated that when less development is allowed the cost of sewer and water is <br />going to be high, and he questioned whether the residents would be able to afford it. <br /> <br />Mr. Dom. stated that there are also 23 single family homes, all expensive, and he felt that <br />they could afford it. He added that there are two adjacent neighborhoods that would benefit <br />also. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer noted that it will take at least 30 years for MUSA to get that far. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hardin felt the request should be tabled until the City can set up standards <br />for futurerrequests. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt tabling was unnecessary as Mr. Dom is only asking for <br />conceptual approval. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated he was reluctant to grant approval. He stated <br />everybody should be treated alike, and he felt the City should stay with the 4 in 40 policy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hardin stated he did not object to the concept but that he was not ready to <br />approve at this time. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to table sketch plan <br />approval for Townhouses of Rum River Hills until Staff could set up guidelines for making <br />exceptions to the 4 in 40 policy. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Councilmember Beyer felt the Ramsey Planning Commission should <br />be involved in this process. Mayor Gilbertson directed Staff to send another letter to The <br />Metropolitan Council outlining the circumstances of this request and inquire whether there <br />is any.way of approving the request without endangering Ramsey's future MUSA <br />expansion. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin and Zimmerman. <br />Voting No: Councilmembers Beyer and Peterson. <br /> <br />City Council/March 8, 1994 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />