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April 9, 1979 225 to the Circle Pines Utility Commission. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth presented a request from Mr. Volk for the Authorization to consult with Mr. Gotwald on the storm sewer problems on East Shadow Lake Drive and to assist on the needed figures on the lift station for the Metro Waste Control Commission. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald to assist Mr. Volk with these problems. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka felt that any maintenance costs that can be established in conjunction with this lift station and the storm sewer could be used as a basis in future area. Mr. Gotwald agreed. The Public Hearing on the extension of City Utilities on Black Duck Drive was called to order at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Locher read the notice of legal pub- lication. Mr. Locher presented the Clerk with a certified mailing =lt-st of all persons -who own land that is affected by this hearing. Mr. Gotwald presented a map outlining the proposed project. He also discussed the unplatted area to the North that would be included in this assessment. Mr. Don Carley presented the estimated costs of this project stating that a republishing would be necessary since the published costs did not in- clude the inner streets. The estimated costs per front foot at this time is $110.00. If the area owned by NSP is replatted to include lots on either side of the street, that cost could be reduced to approximately $90.00 per front foot. There is also the possibility of averaging the costs and each lot being assessed equally. Mr. Springsted said they had not worked out a finance program as yet. The procedure of issuing bonds and what must be included in the amount was discussed. He assured the Council this City would have no problems in issuing the bonds. Mr. Gotwald was questioned on the position of NSP as to the replatting and Mr. Gotwald said he had not had any response since he had presented his suggestions. Since the correct figures must be published and Mr. Springsted needs time to work out the financial program, Mr. Zelinka moved to continue this hearing until May 14, 1979 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Al Ross had asked to be on the agenda in conjunction with the Council's decision to ask Circle Pines Utilities to withdraw from Ulmer's Rice Lake Additions. Mr. Ross presented the Council with a petition signed by residents of the Lakeview area ( who are currently served by Circle Pines) requesting that this decision be reversed. Mr. Ross gave a brief history on the establishment of the franchise with Circle Pines. Mr. Arnie Kelling felt that, if there is to cevex be any profits in that system for this City, then they must be allowed to expand. He felt the action taken had been a mistake. Mr. Henry Rosengren reminded the Council that the system may be purchased by this City after 25 years - cannot limit growth and still make a profit. Mr. Locher read an amendment to the Ordinance which gives this City the right to purchase the system after 10 years, but with the provision that the City redeam any outstanding bonded indebtness. Mr. Zelinka said he basiscally agreed with what these men were saying, but