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241 5/8/72 The Clerk was asked to read a letter from Mr. Hutchison, dated April 24th, regarding what we might do in our area as far as septic systems are concerned. Mr. Marier noted that people had been concerned about this at the open meeting in April and we told them we would have answers for them. He asked Mr. Gotwald if he had looked at the areas concerned. Mr. Gotwald stated that one place on South 4th Avenue just North of Lilac St. had their drainfield too close to 4th Avenue. At the other place, Andall St., it would be virtually impossible to build systems according to State Code. He felt that houses in that area should be built on a slab and elevated to put the septic system at least 4' above the water table, and then the system wouldn't work long. He thought it would take a specialized system of enclosed tanks which require pumping. Mr. Marier asked if 2000 gallon tanks with 4 -5 houses hooked up on a community basis would work. Mr. Gotwald said the existing houses are too low to do this, but they might have the sewage flow into a collection tank and then pump up to a junction box. Or, they could put in a larger tank (collection). Mr. Gotwald noted that the average family uses 200 gallons of wastewater a day, and 10 homes would put out 2000 gallons. This would require frequent pumping which is not too feasible and out of the question economically. He stated that they could use a solid tank system and pump frequently. Mr. Marier moved that we should write to the people on Andall St. and tell them that there has been a study made in their area by the Council and the Engineer, giving them the two alternatives for septic system improvements for guidelines. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Marier asked if the people along Main St. with septic problems can take care of this with adding drainfield. Mr. Gotwald said Yes, at a maximum depth of 24 ", but they must find the water table. Mr. Gotwald suggested the people contact the Plumbing inspector. Mr. Marier suggested that the Engineer do the advising. Mr. Gotwald agreed that they could make recommendations together. Mr. Marier moved to send a letter to the people on Main St., Ware Road and Maple St. giving them suggestions on what we will do concerning their septic systems. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mrs. Jaworski asked if the Council was sending letters to business places along Hwy. 8 who are having sewage problems such as the Oasis. She was advised that if we receive complaints on them, they will be followed with the same procedure. Motion carried. Mr. Marier presented his map with the proposed open space areas. He stated that we can ask for Federal grants to get the easements through HUD and two other agencies. He noted that grants have been given out for this in amounts ranging from $3,700,000 down to $100. He noted that he had driven out to find the low lands in Lino Lakes, that he wants to preserve wild life in the open spaces which we can control. Mr. Marier noted that Metro has never given us a feasible way of controlling or acquiring land or giving us a tax - break. He said that if we pass the proposal he will attempt to write up an application for easements for open spaces, habitat and preservation of wild life. He thought the proposal included about I /4th the acerage of the County proposal, that there was very little high land in it, but if there was any that someone wanted to build on we could negotiate. Mr. Marier moved that we adopt his open -space proposal. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved that this be sent to the P &Z, the Park Board, the Environmental Commission, the Planner and the Engineer for study. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mrs. Swanson suggested it be put up in the front of the Hall.