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Crystal asked when we pledge the faith of the Village on the bonds, when companies like Chomonix are concerned, if we can assess only against the land involved and not against Jandric himself. Mr. Gotwald stated that we only assess land benefitted. Crystal asked if we the Village is responsible for the difference in cost between the value of the land and the sewer cost if Jandric goes kaput. Mr. Gotwald said yes, that is why the project has been kept down to a minimum size of 200 lots, so that the entire cost of the lateral system is based well, below what the lots are valued at. He noted that the service is for only part of Lakes Addition No. 2, not the entire Chomonix area. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Jandric has agreed to make a cash deposit in the bank each year to cover the total amount of assessments for the year. Mr. Gotwald stated that this was an unusual agreement, but a good one. He explained other points of the funding. Mr. Cardinal moved that we advertize for bids on the sewer and water laterals in Lakes Addition No. 2. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier mentioned again that he would like ratification of authorizing the Planner to put together what we have done so far. A special work session with the Planning & Zoning, Park Board and the Planner, will be held to do this. Mr. Bohjanen asked if the preliminary plan would tie up anything. Mr. L'Allier stated no, that the preliminary plan will not have firmed up lines, but that action is necessary to get approval of the lateral plans for Lakes Addition No. 2. Mr. L'Allier recommended that the Council in adopting a comprehensive plan, put in tentative lines, so that the plan is receptive to change and is flexible. Mr. Gotwald stated that we need a colored map for Metro to hang up. He noted that the lakes and swamps won't change anyway; he gave up -dated zoning maps to the Planner. W. L'Allier had talked with Mr. Van Housen today and he could have the map ready next Monday. Crystal Ahlman asked if a couple of big companies want to come into the Village would we give them a competitive tax break like other communities do. Mr. L'Allier stated that this was illegal. She asked if we would make it comparative with other Villages, would we consider doing so to get a business that was an asset. Mr. L'Allier noted that she was asking us to answer vague things but that within the law we would work out something advantageous to the company and to Lino Lakes. Mr. Jaworski moved to ratify authorizing the Planner to draw up the preli- minary zoning map for the comprehensive plan. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The special meeting to work on the zoning map for the Council, P&Z Board members and the Planner was set for Monday, August 30th at8P.M. Mr. Gotwald was asked to comment on the ditch in LaMotte's Second Addition. He noted that 2 catch basins drain through the 60 foot outlot, that this is Village drainage, but the present ditch course runs across private property immediately east of the outlot. He had recommended that the ditch be relocated to keep it within Village property. The St. Paul Water Dept. wants to be able to cross the ditch and wants a culvert installed. Mr. Gotwald recommended doing so and noted that the relocation should have been taken care of before accepting the plat. The outlot at one time was called a utility easement, but the Water Dept. required it to be an outlot. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt the following resolution: