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Council authorizes plans for 270th Avenue utility extension amid resident concerns over assessments
Summary
The council authorized preparation of plans and specifications for a proposed 270th Avenue sewer, water and street reconstruction project (about 800 feet; est. cost just over $1 million) after hearing resident requests to defer sewer/water assessments and staff advice on assessment options and timing.
Detroit Lakes city engineers presented a proposal to extend sewer, water and reconstruct about 800 feet of 270th Avenue to support anticipated growth, and the council authorized preparation of plans and specifications while discussing options to soften assessment impacts for property owners.
John Pratt (city engineer) told the council the project would extend sanitary sewer and a 12‑inch water main with service laterals and hydrants, match the existing urban section to the north (40‑foot urban section with curb and gutter) and…
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