Answer: This is dependent on several factors: First the property location and ability to connect for metered water and secondly if the owner is using the property full-time or part-time.
Answer: This is dependent on several factors: First the property location and ability to connect for metered water and secondly if the owner is using the property full-time or part-time.
Answer: No, the City does not plan to expand or add to the existing infrastructure because it is aging and inadequate for the future and lacks the ability to have pressurized water lines.
Answer: No, that is not accurate. The current drinking water situation in Linn Valley dictates a change must be made. The current infrastructure is close to 40 years old and is not sustainable to support drinking water needs in fast growing community.
Answer: No, per Ordinance 83. There have been several requests to the City Council to review and consider chickens. In December 2020, the City Council upon advice from the City Attorney agreed to retain the current Ordinance with no changes. The decision is based on several factors, first an Environmental Study would have to be completed with estimated cost of 20K. Secondly the Environmental Study would likely recommend against allowing chickens due to potential wastewater runoff especially into the main lake that is one source of drinking water in Linn Valley. The City received Federal grant money for the for the low-pressure grinder pump system to protect the lakes and future (water and wastewater) projects are dependent on obtaining additional Federal grant money to support the growth of Linn Valley.
Recently the City announced an increase of $12 per month for customers on the low-pressure sewer system. The decision was not made easily or lightly by the City Council. The rate increase is due to several factors. The City is responsible for repairing and replacing these systems. The established rate has not increased from original installation in 2013. Grinder pumps have an average life span of 8-10 years and over the last 7 years cost of materials and cost of labor continued to increase. Repairing a pump averages $500 and the cost of a new pump is $2005. The City operates and maintains the lagoons with the cost being shared by customers on the low-pressure system and on hold and haul. The rate increase is intended to allow the City to have monies to cover these expenses instead of risking additional cost if money is borrowed. The City Council has taken this step to ensure Linn Valley Residents and Property Owners continue to have sewer service today and into the future.
Here is a link to the Sewer District Boundary Map The link is also on the Utilities & Services page. A list of lots in the Sewer District can be found in Ordinance #198.