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April 8, 1974 There was more discussion on the possibilities of making these streets passable until there is work on the interceptor. Mr. Rehbein will do all he can. Mr. Gotwald made note of the fact that it would be 6 to 8 weeks before any work could be done on those streets and by the time there should be an answer from the Metro Council as to the status of the interceptor. A paper was passed for the people to sign. Mrs. James Kohler remarked that their road is also impassable and their car must be parked out at the end and they have to walk in. This is Mound Trail and is supposed to be maintained by the County. Mr. Jaworski suggested to Mr. Backlin that from now on if the roads that are supposed to be kept up by the County aren't then he should see that the work is done. Mr. Jaworski suggested that the only way the Metro Council is going to approve the interceptor is for us to present a need and force the issue. The way to show a need is if pipe is already in the ground. He would like for the Council to consider giving approval to Mr. Rehbein for the installation of his mains and laterals and haul the sewage as is now being done in Country Lakes. Mr. Marier asked for how long? Mr. Jaworski said for as long as it takes to get the interceptor. Mr. Rehbein had agreed to pay for the cost of hauling. Mr. Rehbein agreed with Mr. Jaworski. He would pay for his share of the cost of pumping the sewage from the Shenandoah project. He felt that this is a way to put pressure on the Metro Council for approval of the interceptor. Mr. Rehbein asked Mr. Locher what legal rights do they have in this matter? Can the City instagate a law suit? Mr. Locher said that a law suit would be unwise, 1.) it would be long, 2.) it would be costly; and 3.) there is no assurance of the outcome. He felt that other areas are pressuring the Metro Council for the cancellation of this interceptor and there is not much the City can do. Mr. Maisio asked who puts culverts under roads to drain water. He has water standing along the street in front of a home he built on Orange Street and felt that if there was a culvert under the street the water would drain. Mr. Jaworski said the City puts the culverts under the streets but the owner must put their driveway culverts in. Also, water cannot be drained onto another property owners land. He pointed out that this is not an accepted City Street. Mr. Backlin reported that he had talked to Mr. Maisio and had advised him to lower the road below the yard level, then slope it to the swamp, cover with Class 5, then there would be no water problem. Mr. Maisio said that the water standing in the ditches keep the roads soft - if the water was drained off, the road would be dry. Mr. Jaworski moved to have the Clerk to contact Mr. Bud Sauter and have him start the work on Orange Street immediately. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen presented the Fire Marshall's report. He had inspected two gas tanks and written citations for violation of the Ordinance. He gave them 30 days to either bury or remove. He has been inspecting business places for fire extinguishers and will have a full report for the next Council meeting. There is a State Fire school that Mr. Bohjanen felt the Fire Marshall should attend. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.