Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board Meeting/Work Session - January 27th, 2026 Pt2
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
Full Document Analysis
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.
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.
It's not the tank because then you would kill the bacteria. Correct... it takes the treated water and just runs through the chlorine.
People (3)
Pete ParisLaketown Township RepresentativeLeading the presentation on wastewater system improvements and funding strategies.
1 quote
Leading the presentation on wastewater system improvements and funding strategies.
“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/ExpertOversees maintenance and inspection of septic tanks and lift stations.
1 quote
Oversees maintenance and inspection of septic tanks and lift stations.
“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 ConsultantProvides engineering design and consulting for the wastewater facility plant evaluation.
Provides engineering design and consulting for the wastewater facility plant evaluation.
Places Mentioned
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)