Committee approves CIP to extend sanitary sewer to three Sunset Lane parcels

The committee approved a capital improvement project to extend sanitary sewer service to three City of La Crosse parcels on Sunset Lane that currently cannot connect to the existing sewer in the street.

Director Gallagher explained that because of the road elevations some properties sit at the crest and cannot connect to the in-street main. The proposed solution is an extension of a sewer main behind the properties that would allow code-compliant connections without crossing other private property lines. Gallagher said he did not have a final answer on whether property owners would face assessments but believed assessments were unlikely because assessments typically apply when a new main is placed in a road; he offered to confirm and return with a final determination.

Council members asked clarifying questions; with no further debate the motion to adopt carried unanimously.