1995-07-10 Engineering Review Sanitary Sewer
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MEMORANDUM
ENGINEERS. ARCHITECTS. PLANNERS
113 S FIFTH AVENUE, Po. BOX 1717, ST CLOUD, MN 56302-1117 612252-4740 800572-0617
TO:
Garrison Hale
City Administrator
Albertville, MN
FROM:
Peter J. Carlson, P.E.
City Engineer
DATE:
July 10, 1995
RE:
Revised Parkside Third Addition
SEH No. A-ALBEV 9601.00
I have reviewed the revised concept plan for Parkside Third Addition. At this time, I only have
information on sanitary sewer to comment on.
The proposed development shows the extension of sanitary sewer from the existing trunk sanitary
sewer east of CSAH 19, westerly through a large wetland in Barthel Commercial Park, across
CSAH 19, and through more wetlands along the north end of the proposed development. This
alignment has the following negative issues:
1. No lateral benefit to adjacent property.
2. High construction cost due to soil conditions and groundwater.
3. Increased potential for inflow/infiltration problems.
4. Poor access for maintenance purposes.
The above stated issues will result in high construction cost and high maintenance cost of the trunk
sanitary sewer. This alignment does avoid crossing property held by owners reluctant to provide
easements for utilities and would allow construction of the sanitary sewer in a timely manner.
The recommended alignment for the sanitary sewer extension is along 57th Street. This alignment
provides the most lateral benefit to adjacent property, thereby reducing the trunk sanitary sewer
cost; provides for nonna! access for maintenance; minimizes III potential; and does not cross two
wetlands. This alignment does require negotiations with a reluctant land owner for utility
easements. This can be a time consuming and costly process, however, considering the sewer
alignment alternatives, the 57th Street alignment is the best alternative from the City's perspective.
Please call me if you have any questions.
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c: Linda Houghton, City Clerk
Elizabeth Stockman, Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
Mike Coun, City Attorney
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