Laserfiche WebLink
Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if the City was requiting the developer to do something that <br />would not be necessary for the development to occur. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that it would be possible for the developer to construct a lift station, <br />but that would not be in the best interest of the City. What the developer is asking for in this <br />case is that the City pay for any costs above and beyond the $278,000. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he questioned the policy of allowing the developer to use <br />all of the trunk charges to bring sewer and water to the site. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik explained that when a development comes into the <br />City the developer can choose to either have the City construct the trunk to the site or they can to <br />the construction themselves. Typically the developer will do the work, because it can be done at <br />a cheaper rate noting that the specs are subject to City approval. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson noted that staff is still waiting to receive a final grading plan and final <br />construction plan. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if there was a written policy regarding trunk lines and <br />charges. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that staff is following past practice. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that he was not aware of a written policy, but has had a <br />consistent policy to determine what is trunk eligible and what is not. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if that policy was that all additional costs are paid by the <br />development interest. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that that was the question before them. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that if that is not the case then they have a very dangerous <br />policy. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson noted that past practice has been that the developer pays excess charges.. <br /> <br />Consensus was that the City should not incur any additional costs for the extension of sewer and <br />water to the site. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson explained that Centex has stated that they are willing to pay for all on-site <br />and off-site costs associated with the storm sewer to the north of the property, that provides the <br />necessary outlet for their site to the fiver. If the storm sewer system needs to be redesigned or <br />oversized to accommodate other properties, Centex has requested the extra cost be made with <br />trunk storm sewer fees. <br /> <br />City Council/December 18, 2001 <br /> Page 18 of 27 <br /> <br /> <br />