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AUGUST 20, 1975 Mr. Gotwald said that it had been discussed but this cannot be done until the approval of the interceptor. Mr. Payne said that they are well aware of the problems of the people in that area and he felt that this development would get service. He was asked what constituted a firm committment and Mr. Payne said agreement on a recommendation for the interceptor. The subject of the streets in Shenandoah was brought up. These cannot be finished until the sewers are in. Since this is another subject, it was dropped. Mr. Jaworski asked how long it would take to do the surveying? Mr. Payne felt that this could be completed in about four months depending on the season. He felt that they are looking at the 1976 construction season. Mr. Jaworski asked, if once the plans and specs were completed, would there be a starting date? Mr. Payne said, Yes, once the plans and specs are completed, they are sent to all agencies concerned for approval. Once they are approved then a date can be set for bids. Depending on size and location, Mr. Payne felt that the Waste Control Commission would strive to have the interceptor operational by next summer. Mr: Payne was asked if they would consider pumping the sewage from Shenandoah much in same manner as Country Lakes. Mr. Payne said, Yes, if the developer installs the collector system and a holding tank is installed, their Metropolitan Waste Control would participate in the cost of hauling as in Country Lakes. Mr. Payne was asked about the limit on the number of homes that 'will be allowed. Mr. Payne said once the interceptor is approved, the number of homes is immaterial.. Both Country Lakes and the Shenandoah project could develop. Mr. Jaworski felt that the City could see an end to the hauling by the end of 1976. Mr. Mariers asked "At whose cost ?" Mr. Jaworski said, "Metropolitan Waste Control." Mr. Marier said the local collector system must be approved by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Payne said once the committment of an interceptor is made, the approval of a local collector system should present no problem. This area is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Sewer Plan or the Land Use Plan. Mr. Marier asked what happens if the truck presently being used to haul sewage breaks down - who supplies a replacement? Mr. Payne said the Metropolitan Waste Control is paying Lino Lakes to haul the sewage. Mr. Marier siad the truck was paid for by Lino Lakes and all tax payers are sharing the costs. Mr. Jaworski felt that the Metropolitan Waste Control is picking up a portion of that cost in the depreciation cost computed into the City's cost of hauling the sewage.