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1281 <br />age of the voters. In St. Paul, it is different. That is <br />not the procedure set up in the State law under which we operate, <br />where 35% of the voters could require the Council to consider <br />this. When the Council starts an action, there must be a !~/5 <br />vote of the Council to carry it. <br />b4rs. Kittlesont They said this is a general practice in most <br />areas served by the St. Paul Water System. Nilsens You are <br />correct in your assumption to this point - the reason the Council <br />goes on this way is to get you down here to talk this over. <br />Graham: We have called this Hearing because the people in <br />Maple Knoll wanted this to go ahead:. <br />Korstads The Engin-per has assured. us that booster pump and 12" <br />main will not reduce our pressure. We are scared of this. Our <br />Engineer assured us the only way to regulate water pressure <br />would be to put a main up Fry Street. We were just as dis- <br />appointed as you were. Eventually you people will want water <br />on Fry Street. We are willing .to help pay-for a water main going <br />up Fry Street. We can contribute about 1/3 of the cost. <br />Schultz:, Why not take this assessment around Maple Knoll where <br />it is to be used? Nilsens We can assess only the benefited <br />users. Under the circumstances, are you willing to invest in <br />the future now? Shavor: Richfield and F3loomington are having <br />trouble now, and maybe Roseville. Isn't there a possibility <br />that the water level is doing down in this area? Ljungren: We <br />hafvehad 5 wells go dry in my block. The water level in this <br />general area has dropped 10 feet. <br />Nilsen: Regarding fire rates which are determined by the Fire <br />Underwriters, I have a letter from the Chief of Fire Protection <br />dated April, 1959 and I will read it to you. Letter was read. <br />Mrs. Kittlesons Would it make any difference in the fire insurance <br />rates if we have this? Nilsens We cannot say until they come out <br />to inspect again. <br />Utechts I suPgest that a roll call of the people present be made <br />and we can determine how many are for and how many against, and <br />get more opinions. <br />Roll call was taken, 8 were against the water main•on Fry; 1 for <br />it and 2 undecided. <br />0. J. Walls What is the estimated cost per foot? Nilsens Around <br />X3.00 to °3.10 per foot. <br />0. J. Walls Will the road bed be disturbed? Ljungrens It will <br />be. The line has to be 12 feet clear of the sanitary sewer. The <br />sewer is in the very center of the street. The water will go on <br />the west side. Storm sewer goes on the East side where the gas <br />main is. <br />Questions This is a speculative thing. How long can we depend <br />on our wells? Ljungrens I dontt knew how long your wells will <br />last. <br />0. J. V'Jalls Could we ask for time so we could get together with <br />