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16 November 8, 1976 The Public Hearing called for consideration of the proposed installation of a sewer system for the LaMotte Second and Third Additions located along LaMotte Road on the East shore of Centerville Lake was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; Karth, McLean. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were present. Mayor Bohjanen turned the meeting over to Mr. Locher, who read the publication notice that was published according to law. Mr. Gotwald then presented the estimated cost figures. He said the estimated cost is $63,200.00. This is based on the bids received by Centerville. Mr. Gotwald repeated the fact this proposal involves only that portion of the LaMotte Addit- ions that are located within the City limits of Lino Lakes. Mr. Gotwald said that usually assessments are computed on a front footage basis, but since all the lots in this area are basically the same size, he had computed the cost on a lot basis. There are 25 lots and the approzimate cost per lot is $2,528.00. This would include all costs including the stub at the property line. Mr. Gotwald reminded the audience there are several steps to be taken before this project becomes finalized. If approval is given at this meeting, then plans and specifications must be ordered, then advertising for bids must be done, there is another meeting where the bids are opened, the Engineers then analyze the bids and recommend to the Council either the acceptance or rejection of the bids. If the bids are approved, then a sale of bonds must be advertised and a special ass- essment hearing called. There are several steps to be taken before actual con- struction can begin. A gentleman from the audience asked the target for completion. Mr. Gotwald said if this project moves along at the normal rate, it would be Spring before any construction would begin. He felt construction should be completed by the middle of July. The Street should rest for a few months before being resurfaced. Mr. McLean arrived at 7:45 P.M. Someone asked when the assessments would be due. Mr. Gotwald said the assessments coujd not be certified to the Auditor until next Fall and the first payment would not be due until 1978. Based on the estimated cost of $2,528.00, with 8% inter- est, the cost to the home owners would be $227.00 per year over a 20 year period. One resident asked who makes the actual connection - the owner or will the con- tractor? Mr. Gotwald said this is the owners responsibility. He said there have been occasions when the contractor working in the street will install the connect- ions to the home but this would depend on the completion of the lift station. There was discussion of getting one contractor to connect all the homes in the area and the problems that will be encountered by some of the home owners in the switching of their systems. One person asked if he could not bring the line to the back of his home. Mr. Gotwald said this might be possible - it would have to be checked at the time of installation. Someone asked where the stubs are put in the street and Mr. Gotwald said they are put where the home owner wants them. There was a question as to the handling of the old septic systems and Mr. Gotwald said they have to be filled in and Mr. Locher reminded him they must be pumped first.