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rage lnree May 26, 1976 Mr. Barton said they are in the process of re -defining the sewer service 'boundaries and no decisions have been made on this. They are aware of the "problem. Mr. Zelinka said the Metropolitan Council is asking the City to define what the City will not do as to service - Can the Metropolitan Council tell us what they will do as to when service will be where. Mr Zelinka felt this is a two-way street. Mr. Barton agreed. The Metropolitan system statement due before July 1, 1977 will state the capacity of a systen and when that capacity will be available to the communities. This statement must be completed by the above date. Mr. Zelinka asked, if it would not be benificial to the staff if some person with expert knowledge said in on the evaluation sessions. He was speaking particularly of Mr. Gotwald. Mr. Barton said the statement will be based on population forecasts - once the statement is out it can be reviewed by the local communities and the problems worked out. If it should come to an impasse, there is provisions for an appeal. Mr. Zelinka felt it would be better to the the information and do it correct in the first place and save the time and cost of revision. Mr. Barton said this statement does not lock anyone into anything since it must be reviewed and revised once every four years. So, even though service to certain areas may be noted in the original statement, in four years it could be revised to exclude this area. Mr. McLean asked the meaning of 'low density'? Mr. Starr said less than 40 units per square mile. The lot sizes may vary - not necessarily a required 10 acre lot. Mr. Barton said this requirement is being reviewed for possible changes. There was general discussion on the requirements. Mr. Starr will get copies of the model ordinance on septic systems and monitoring these systems to the Planner and the Engineer. They will also get copies of the ones used to formulate the model. Mr. Gotwald asked if the design will conform to the PCA regulations and it was felt that it would. Mr. McLean said then what the Metropolitan Council is looking for is 1) septic system controls and monitoring, 2) lot sizes, 3) define the urban service area and 4) the rural service area. Mr. McLean wondered if the zoning classifications as set up in Ordinance #56 would need to be changed and Mr. Barton felt that just additions would be necessary. There was discussion on the Lexington Park Lakeview area and the need for utilities in that area. Mr. Barton felt if this Board can agree to the general outline, they will refine the requirements. A special meeting was set for 7:30 P.M., June 7, 1976 for more consideration. This will give the Council time to finalize the Resolution at the last regualr meeting in June. Mr. Nadeau moved to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Aye.