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Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board Meeting/Work Session - January 27th, 2026 Pt2

Carver CountyWednesday, January 28, 2026
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2011 Wastewater System infrastructure evaluation

Transition from septic tanks to full sanitary sewer system

Phase 1 and Phase 2 project timelines and design

Project funding structure, state/federal grants, and debt capacity

Infrastructure deterioration issues and lift station concerns

Inter-municipal coordination with Chaska, Victoria, and Waconia

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Notable Quotes (3)

If these things start to break, what's going to happen there? There's so very much of them are so close to the lakes right now.

— Pete Paris
System safetyDiscussing the risk of lift station failure near lakes.

The Senate chair of the bonding committee said want you split into two it'll be easier for us to fund it in two phases instead of one big appropriation.

— Pete Paris
Funding StrategyExplaining the shift to a two-phase project plan.

It's not the tank because then you would kill the bacteria. Correct... it takes the treated water and just runs through the chlorine.

— James Schilling
System MaintenanceDetailing the water treatment process.

People (3)

Pete ParisLaketown Township Representative

Leading the presentation on wastewater system improvements and funding strategies.

1 quote

“The phrase 2011 system is a federal government environmental law refers to provisions for funding and developing wastewater treatment improvements under section 2011 of the clean water act.”

Explaining the origin of the current system.

James SchillingLake Township Staff/Expert

Oversees maintenance and inspection of septic tanks and lift stations.

1 quote

“Just every day from May through October is what we're required through the state permit.”

Describing the water treatment and chlorination process.

Katie GaylerEngineering Consultant

Provides engineering design and consulting for the wastewater facility plant evaluation.

Places Mentioned

Laketown TownshipCarver CountyWright's LakePearson LakeLake BavariaChaskaVictoriaWaconiaRolling MeadowsHighway 5

Events & Meetings (4)

  • March 11th, 1986 (Joint Powers Agreement execution)
  • July 15th, 1985 (Commencement of operation)
  • 2026-2027 (Phase 1 timeline)
  • 2027-2028 (Phase 2 timeline)
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