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Council backs temporary holding tank to let Route 65 catering business open while sewer options studied

East Bethel City Council (work meeting) · November 25, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a short‑term holding‑tank option (~$10,000) for a Route 65 building with a failing septic system and said full sewer/water extension estimates ranged from about $150,000 for a partial run to roughly $1.5 million for a larger extension; council indicated support for a holding tank with written hookup agreements to be clarified.

City staff raised an economic‑development request for a Route 65 property where a prospective tenant identified as Brad wants to run a food‑preparation/catering operation. Staff said the building has a likely‑failing septic system from the 1950s and described two main options: complete hookup to city sewer and water, which staff said could be expensive, and a temporary holding tank to allow immediate operation while mains are extended.

Staff quoted two…

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