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2/14/72 noted that they could care less about our interceptor, they have their lines. Their costs will go up; but we will pay for ours. The only reasons we are in this is due to the other villages; the MSB will back this. They would like to use the money to build part of the Anoka lines and we would have to pay for that. Mr. Gotwald noted that in light of the letters from the Anoka County Health Dept. concerning poor septic systems, it is in our best interest to get the line in since we will pay for it anyway. Mr. Bohjanen asked if it was wise to get a longer deferment. Mr. Gotwald said he had talked to MSB officials- -they will come out here to talk about this. Mr. Gotwald noted that in deferring the payment we will pay additional interest on all that is deferred. Crystal commented that Mr. Gotwald's points were well taken, that the sewer won't get cheaper; she noted developers all ask for sewer. It won't get cheaper, but maybe it is better to pay interest now since the taxes are high. Mr. Jaworski asked if we would be better off going for a metro benefit. Mr. Gotwald stated that we had budgeted $10,000 and included $50,000 in the bond issue to pay the MSB assessment; also, the users will pay hookup fees. The first section of the line will be used by all in the Village it is of some benefit to all and could be taxed to all. Mr. Gotwald stated that the engineering will be let in March and bonds sold in June and July; if the line gets into Baldwin Lake by fall, we will be lucky. Crystal asked about the Youth Center; Mr. Gotwald said, not this year, but within 4 to 5 years there will be a Village line going that way. The line to the Youth Center is the Village's responsibility since by definition a Metro Line is one which serves more than one village. But, since the Youth Center is a State agency, it qualifies for a PCA grant, we could get a 50% grant. Crystal asked if everybody could out into that line and was told yes. Mr. Gotwald thought perhaps the line going north from Centerville could be over- sized and run into Columbus, then it might become a Metro line. The timing is up to the Village. Crystal asked if we requested it, would the MSB okay it; Mr. Gotwald thought possibly yes. In the Lakeview area we would need a lift station to boost the sewage to the outlet by Centennial Schools. Mr. Gotwald stated if we need further clarification he will meet with MSB again. He had been told by Mr. Dougherty that if ,there is any resistance to our paying the bill they will make no effort to build the interceptor. Crystal said they are having a problem with the water in `twilight Acres; there was discussion on the depth of the wells. Mr. Gotwald's letter dated Feb. 4th on the Lino Lakes - Centerville interceptor was read. Mr. Bohjanen commented that if we appeal a portion of the bill, they try to scare us and won't do anything; this has been their attitude. He felt that we should try to continue to have the bill deferred and request a meeting here, so we get a hearing. Mr. Gotwald noted we have time to make an appeal and gave reasons for asking: we do not have flow at this time; we could delay this, but have commitments to various projects; we can delay payment until we see that they are taking definite action; the monies we collect from hookups will be put in a separate fund to be held until we see progress. Mr. Gotwald offered to talk to Mr. Gnerre. Mr. Marier asked if we didn't move before to proceed with the deferment; we can wait until we see how the council was going on a deferment basis; there is a form in the plan which we can use. Mr. Locher noted we can make an appeal anytime during the assessment year. Mr. Bohjanen stated that a letter has been sent to Mr. Gneere stating that we will appeal our bill. There was more discussion. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the Attorney to draft a letter to the Metro Sewer Board requesting a deferment of our assessment bill for the