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OCTOBER 14, 1975 November which is the tenth day of that month. Mr. Volk is in the process of getting on the repairs and upgrading of the Billik homes. Will have more on the septic system, water and electricity for the Park Commission Meeting. Mr. Volk has contacted eight different people for repairing of the chimney and so far no one will accept the job. Mr. Jaworski suggested running a liner through the chimney. Mr. McLean said this could cost over the $100.00 limit placed on the repair. Mayor Bohjanen wondered if placing the $100.00 limit on the repairs was not hindering Mr. Volk in finding someone to fix the chimney? He felt that Mr. Volk should be instructed to do what is necessary to make the chimney safe and operable. Mr. McLean moved to allow Mr. Volk to exceed the $100.00 limit on the repairs of the chimney. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Mr. Jaworski felt Mr. Volk should contact Mr. McLean on the total cost before giving approval. If the figure is up to $150.00, he would recommend going ahead with the job. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Artzen asked if the laterals in the Shenandoah project affect anyone on Birch Street and Mr. Gotwald said, Yes, the homes presently contained within the Shenandoah project. But if any of the other homes in the area desire sewer, there must be a public hearing. Mayor Bohjanen asked that any discussion of this problem be withheld until Mr. Gotwald's report. Mr. Jaworski said there are still some broken windows in the Billik home. Mr. McLean said that all windows are being repaired as quickly as possible. Mr. Jaworski said the latch on the meter box on the South Rink is broken and should be repaired. Also, there is a hole in the South Rink near the Player's Box and the rinks are not painted as yet. Mr. McLean assured him these matters will be taken care of. Mr. Zelinka had no report. Mr. Gotwald returned to the sewer problem and informed the people that as long as there is more than one property owner and the system will eventually -ecome a City System, this installation must follow the guidelines as set forth in Chapter 429 of the State Statutes. This means that the Council must firt order a feasibility study by the Engineer. This report would in- clude the design, and cost estimates for the improvement. If the Council approves the report, then a public hearing is set. This notice must be published and notice mailed toa II affected property owners. If this is approved, the City must then arrange for financing by advertising for bids and arrange for the selling of municipal bonds to cover the cost of the construction. This cost would then be assessed against the abutting and affected properties. Mr. Gotwald felt this process could take three to four months. Mayor Bohjanen asked if this line could include the people on Birch Street who want sewer. Mr. Gotwald said, Yes, this line is designed to include all properties that can be sewered. The area designated cannot be enlarged but it can be reduced in size.