1997-11-24 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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Mr. Fischer and Ms. Cathy Fruth (7396 Old Mill Road) stated they were interested in petitioning for MUSA service to their 14 -acre property. Mayor Wilharber then questioned the Dentz acreage amount and Ms. Shelly Dentz (soon to own 7389 Old Mill Road) replied their property is 3.75 acres. Mayor Wilharber understood the property owners can file a petition with Met Council for an expansion. Mr. Nyberg agreed, however, he stated the Met Council is up grading the MUSA interceptor since the lift station is at capacity. Mr. Nyberg understood the Met Council will not issue additional MUSA extensions until the force main is up and running. Mr. Nyberg added, he understood the force main/lift station improvements are to be completed in 1999. Councilmember Buckbee removed herself from the Council table at 7:35 p.m. and joined the audience. Ms. Sanna Buckbee (7381 Peltier Circle) requested a MUSA extension to service their property too. Ms. Fruth stressed she had visited City Hall on several occasions to ensure their property would be included in the MUSA extension. Councilmember Brenner referred to the 1994 MUSA extension survey issued by the city. Councilmember Brenner stated the city received a survey from Fruth/Fischer residents expressing their interest in the MUSA extension. Ms. Buckbee asked "Who pays for a comprehensive plan update?" Councilmember Brenner replied whoever requests the comprehensive plan updates pays the cost. Ms, Buckbee questioned if the developers in Eagle Pass paid for the MUSA expansion and comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Fischer questioned how the developer received a MUSA extension. Mayor Wilharber noted the Planning and Zoning Commission review comprehensive plan amendments then make their recommendations to the Council. Mr. Fischer expressed the desire to address the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION by Councilmember Brenner that whoever requests a comprehensive plan amendment will be responsible for paying the associated costs. Motion seconded by Councilmember Helmbrecht. Brenner aye, Helmbrecht aye, Wilharber aye. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Buckbee returned to the Council table at 7:35 p.m.. Senior Housing Grading Plan Mr. Nyberg addressed the senior housing grading plan. Mr. Nyberg referred to a letter dated November 6, 1997 and three comments on the senior housing grading plan. First, the slope is incorrect for the 12" RCP just south of the parking area. Second, the small berm northwest of the driveway apron should be verified in the field to direct storm water over the emergency overflow and not onto the properties along Heritage or west along the driveway. Third, the emergency overflow should also be constructed between the low areas around the south end of the building. Mayor Wilharber questioned a statement in the above - mentioned letter, "A change that has been made to the plan includes grading a small depression off the northwest corner of the building to collect storm water." Mr. Nyberg explained, Mr. Mike St. Martin, (Loucks and Associates) will 8