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Louisville City Council Meeting October 2, 2001 Page 3 City Administrator Simmons stated that Councilman Keany was also contacted with the same request, and that staff is preparing a cost estimate. Levihn stated that over $5,000 was raised Saturday evening for the Red Cross. The event was a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Th-City Elks and other Louisville societies, and prepared by Papa Franks Restaurant of Broomfield. Levihn praised the citizens of Louisville, the Tri-City Elks, and all those involved for their efforts and stated the event was a big success. REGULAR BUSINESS DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - SANITARY SEWER SERVICE REQUEST - 100 WEST SPRUCE STREET Davidson called for Staff Presentation. Director of Public Works, Tom Phare, reported that a request has been made for sanitary sewer service at 100 West Spruce Street. The small enclave is located east of the current Schreiter/Slavec Annexation, and fronts Spruce Street for 200 feet, west of the McKinley intersection at Spruce Street. The property is currently listed for sale, and the new buyers are asking the City to consider providing outside sewer service. Phare stated that the applicant does not wish to annex, as it may trigger public improvements and possible recoveries typical in property development. The applicant would be willing to pay the outside service fees, but annexation presents a problem for them. Phare stated that representatives were present to answer Council questions. Phare noted that outside service requests are usually not granted, and that it has been a policy decision to require annexation when providing utility service. Phare continued that the house currently has ~" water service which was obtained years ago, and that there is not much information available to determine whether it is part of a larger agreement. Howard stated that it is the City's policy to provide water and sewer services to the citizens of Louisville. Howard asked if there were any reasons, outside the possible recovery costs, for the applicant to not want to become a citizen of Louisville. Garrett Mundelein, 555 County Road, stated that he is representing the applicants in this matter. Mundelein stated that the main reason his clients are not interested in annexation is the costs of recovery fees, which have been quoted between $27,000 to $40,000. Mundelein stated that the home was built in the 1920's and the basic costs of upgrading and renovating are substantial for the homeowners. Mundelein stated that they have received permission from Boulder County to install a septic system, but that it would be 3