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x78 JULY 14, 1975 told to build on every other lot and to provide adequate septic systems until the sewers were installed. Mr. Marier felt that the contractor had not lived up to the stipulations and the responsibility is the contractors. These systems are under six year statute of limitation. Mr. Marier said this City cannot take on more responsibility for hauling of sewage. Mr. Jaworski agreed but the people in that area have a problem and since the City approved that plat, the City must assume some of the responsibility. Some one from the audience asked why Mr. Rehbein had been allowed to build on every lot? Mr. Marier said that the plat had stated every other lot. Mr. Locher was questioned on the legal aspects of this. He asked if this was a plat requirement? Is this in the minutes? Mr. Marier said, Yes and the developer did not comply, would this violate the plat? Mr. Locher said this would not violate the plat but would be a violation of his agreement with the City. Mr. Locher felt it was important to determine why the building permits were issued. Mr. McLean asked if this happened because the Building Inspector was lax or did not know of the stipulations? Mr. Marier felt that this is not within the jurisdiction of the building inspector - his job is to inspect the construction. The contractor knew the limitations placed and should have stayed within the rules. Mr. Locher said if the contractor had violated his agreement, he has possibly expoeed himself to criminal action by the homeowners. The builder says that he installed the systems according to state specifications but the owners say that water is seeping in. Mr. Marier asked that all minutes pertaining to the approval of that plat be pulled and researched. All information be given to the Attorney for a report at the next Council meeting. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reported that Mrs. Opal Peterson had introduced a Resolution at the Metropolitan Council meeting to allow the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to construct the Centerville -Lino Lakes Interceptor but had not received a second. She asked for a meeting with all interested parties in order for this matter to be settled one way or another. Mayor Bohjanen said he was dissappointed with the answer from Warren Spannaus. There had heen no indication at the meeting with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission that they would pay for hauling sewage from Shenandoah. There was an indication from Mr. Gnerre that if there is a second area to be serviced, he would talk with the Council. Mr. Marier suggested contacting all Metro Council members, presenting the City's views on this subject, ask their intent and request a reply by July 28, 1975. Mr. Zelinka asked if Mr. Locher's file on the sewer should be included. The copy machine needs service, so the Clerk wasasked' to contact Mrs. Peterson and request that she make copies for all Metro Council members.