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<br />City Engineer Jankowski replied at the present time there are 17 people on the street that may be <br />without water, but there is the possibility of 50 or 60 houses developing on that line. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated it is likely there will be development to the south and they will want <br />another loop to run from the bottom of 149th Avenue east and straight up. If the line going to <br />Nowthen Boulevard is temporary, it may be temporary for a long time. It is likely that there will <br />be another feasibility study to the south because there are people in this area that are excited <br />about the possibility of development. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson indicated there will be a long cul-de-sac of water for a period of <br />time until Sweet Bay Ridge builds out, and once it builds out there will still be a half mile long <br />cul-de-sac of water. But there will be many more options for looping in the future. Every cul- <br />de-sac is not looped; the goal is that every 20 residents should have a loop, but it is not a formal <br />policy. Another big drawback to not having a loop is that unless there is flushing often, if there <br />are not enough people using the water it becomes a dead supply. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig indicated Council needs to consider the feasibility of the residents being <br />able to buy into sewer and water. There should be discussion of a possible policy in relation to <br />what is a reasonable cost attributable to the project and whether the City is willing to pick up any <br />of the project cost. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec expressed concern regarding the cost the City will have to cover until residents <br />decide to hook up in the future, as the City Charter does not require residents to pay for <br />municipal services until they hook up. He indicated a guarantee would likely be needed that 75 <br />to 80% of the residents agree to hook up prior to authorizing the project to proceed. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the looping of the system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look inquired about the benefit of joining Brookfield with this project to make <br />the projects more affordable. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson explained where water lines go beyond the lines of a plat, it is paid <br />for by trunk fees, which is why he has questioned whether there is a way to decrease the property <br />owners' cost in relation to the portion they are paying in trunk fees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look questioned if there would no benefit in corning down Sweet Bay Ridge for <br />this project. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson explained with Option B it is difficult to say when Sweet Bay <br />Ridge will build out completely but, in most cases, developments take three to five years to build <br />out. This will be the timeframe before there will be a loop along Ramsey Boulevard. What is <br />currently shown in the feasibility study includes 17 trunk charges; however, if subdivision occurs <br />resulting in 55 lots another revenue source could be created. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / January 16,2007 <br />Page 4 of 10 <br />