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7/10/72 at the time or the Clerk doesn't know if she should write one. Mr. Zelinka felt that direction from the Chair should do. Mr. Marier didn't feel it was necessary for a letter. It was finally decided that the Chairman would direct the Clerk to write specific letters with the Council's approval. Jerry Boyd asked if he has to come to the Council to have a letter written on a red tag. Mr. Bohjanen said No, that had already been set. Mr. Jaworski called for the question. Carried Mr. Gotwald read partial estimate #3 from Loosen Plumbing, noting that the bid amount of $40,430 will be the final amount. He commented that about $39,000 in materials has been used up to date, so we are actually holding about 20% back. There is lettering to be done on the pumphouse, some glazing and a few touch up spots. He noted that no fence was called for in the contract, but in view of the vandalism, it may be necessary to put one around the pumphouse. If so, the money can come out of the bond issue; we have time to talk about this. Mr. Zelinka asked of approval of this estimate means acceptance: Mr. Gotwald said No, not until the final approval. Mr. Gotwald mentioned that Loosen was eligible for this amount ($24,583.05) 6 weeks ago, but Carley waited until he asked for it. Mr. Gotwald stated that the well has been operating for about a week and has been tested; the people are very happy with the boost in water pressure. He noted that the fluoride tanks have not been delivered yet, and we will have no chlorine until the State requires it. Mr. Zelinka asked if the water had been tested for hardness and was told Yes. Mr. Marier asked if they had certification after analyzing the water and was told Yes, that such wells must be approved by the State. Mr. Marier wanted to have the certification for the next meeting since people are using the well. Mr. Gotwald said he would this week. Mr. Gotwald stated that the well has been completed and paid off. Carley has made the last measurements on the lateral systems. They have checked the lift station and it is satisfactory. All pay items on the lateral contract are 100% complete. They have one electrical test to pull, two or three lines to flush and check for leaks and some dozer work to do. The strike is on but the foremen have been working. Mary Rehbein has been very cooperative. Mr. Gotwald stated that in a couple of days he will know what the assessments are and what the total amount out of the bond issue will be; he will notify the Clerk right away. He felt there should be a special meeting to discuss the assessments and all other matters connected with accepting the systems. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Gotwald if we could go by the letter he submitted previously on this; Mr. Gotwald said Yes, it woudl be pretty close. Mr. Gotwald said the well and turbine pump are done, and the sewer and water price will come at the price we talked about before. There was some discussion on assessemnts and billings. It was decided to wait for Mr. Gotwald's final report and then to seta special meeting after that. Mr. Marier wished tp pursue the bond issue and asked for clarification on the meaning of 'temporary'. Mr. Jaworski stated that it was originally going to be a 7 year bond issue, but on the advice from Springsted we went on a 3 -year basis and would resell the bonds in the principal amount, as Jandric should be getting far enough into the project to pay them off. There was more discussion. Mr. Marier felt we shouldn't automatically assume we will have to refinance the whole amount as some assessments should come in. Mr. Jaworski moved, on Mr. Gotwald's recommendation, to pay Partial Payment #3 on the Loosen contract in the amount of $24,583.05. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried with Mr. Marier voting No. Clerk will write the check immediately.