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these 150 users, the total cost would be $335.21 each, which would be nearly $28 per month. He suggested that an equitable approach would be to charge actual connections for the treatment works cost and the charges for Sewer Ser- vice Area No. 2. This would be a total of $19,320.86, which would amount to a monthly charge of $10.73 if spread evenly. over 150 units. Since the remaining $30,960.82 is attributable principally to reserve capacity, for which the Vil- lage is responsible, Mr. Springsted suggested that this could be raised by a general tax levy of 12.5 mills in which the presently benefitted area would also share. Mr. L'Allier asked what the reserve capacity in the interceptor was. Mr. Spring - sted stated that the two items in the cost total $160,000 of the $180,000 charged. He noted that Lino Lakes will have to pay this, even though the Jandric project does not go through, assuming that the sewer interceptor is constructed, but it has been deferred. He suggested that we treat this as an annual charge; that every year we will have a comparative or higher charge because of the deferment. Mr. Springsted stated also that many communities which asked did not get a deferment in such large amounts. Mr. Springsted felt we could only go to the tax levy for the $30,000 unless we make service charges. This problem will be discussed at the budget meeting. Mr. L'Allier noted that this cost allocation was under Plan A. Mr. Bohjanen asked if they would go with the $50,000 assessment when so far only appropriations have been made for engineering monies. Mr. Springsted stated that the inter- ceptor cost is in the 1972 capital budget program. The line could be done this year, but more likely in 1972. Mr. Gotwald stated that the engineering work for the interceptor was budgeted in 1971, to be done during the winter season; the first phase of the interceptor is in the Metro Sewer Board 1972 budget. Mr. Bohjanen asked how long it would take to build this. Mr. Gotwald felt that the whole line would not be completed in 1972; the engineering would be done during the winter for spring letting of the bids. The first leg of the interceptor would be constructed in the, summer of 1972. Mr. Gotwald felt that one year from now the first section to Chomonix would be done;, in the spring of 1973 the second section would be put into Centerville. The 1973 budget would be worked on about this time next year, so it would be some time before the line is completed. Mr. Gotwald stated that it was not yet clear when sewer would be extended to the Treatment Center. He noted that the line as far as Birch St. and Hwy 49 would, serve all the Village. Mr. Springsted noted that the Metro Sewer Board will want reimbursement. Mr. L'Allier stated that we will receive bills starting next January; so if no money has come in we will have to take the money out of the available funds. Mr. Gotwald explained his projection of 150 connections in 1972. There are an estimated 60 available connections in the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court and Motel. Actually, there are about 68 total connections, but with trailers moving in and out, he is using a figure of 60. In the Jandric home area, they predict a minimum of 15 homes being completed in 1971; 15 lots have been sold. The Clerk stated that the Assessor had found that 11 homes have been started so far. Mr. Gotwald stated that the Jandric projection for 1972 is for 50 family resi- dences and 25 townhouses. Mr. Gotwald noted that the estimate dos not include consideration of any homes along Birch Street or along the rest of the way. He noted that the contractors, will put in service connections for all homes along the interceptor, approxi- mately 20 -24, but these homes do not have to hook up unless they want to. Mr. Gotwald felt that next year we could decide on how to assess the charges. Mr. L'Allier reminded him that we had talked about a hookup fee of $500 for each