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December 2, 1976 IIIThe continuation of the special hearing for utilities in the Lexington Park Lakeview area was called to order at 8:05 P.M. on December 2, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Mr. Locher, Mr. Carley and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mayor Bohjanen outlined the procedures for this meeting. He asked Mr. Locher to read the notice of publication and the notice that was mailed to all property owners in that area. The continuation date was set at the first hearing that was held on November 16, 1976. The Clerk was asked to read the petition presented by the residents of the area and the names on that petition. Mr. Carley then reviewed the discussions of the previous meeting. When a show of hands of the people present at this meeting who were not present at the first meeting was asked for, the majority of the people here had not been present at the first meeting. Since this was the case, Mr. Carley went throught the explanations, basically present- ing the same line of thoughts as the first time. The draft of the proposed regulations for the installation of septic systems was discussed. These regulations are being proposed by the PollutionControl Agency. Mr. Zelinka asked if the Metropolitan Council will have the authority to enforce these regulations and Mr. Carley said, Yes. Mr. McLean emphasized these are PCA regulations, not Metropolitan Council regulations, and they are expected to be adopted by September. IIIMr. Zelinka asked what the repercussions this document would have on the local commun- ities? Mr. Carley said the Cities will be forced to employ an officer to be in charge of the annual inspection of all on -site septic systems in the City. This officer will also regulate where the systems are installed and the size of the system. This docum- ent requires sealed tanks and if the existing systems do not conform, residents can be forced to either rebuild or install an entirely new system. Mr. Schneider asked if the MMTC was included in these projected costs, wculd this re- duce the individual assessment and Mr. Gotwald felt that it would. Mr. Schneider asked by how much? Mr. Gotwald said this had not been considered as yet. Mr. Carley noted that institution has a two year extension to operate the current treat- ment plant at that location. They will certainly connect, if lines are available, but the City must order the system and be ready to construct before the State is approached. Mr. Schneider asked about the total cost of the Park property and Mr. Carley said he was coming to that. Mr. Carley explained the City had applied for a federal Grant in conjunction with the Cities of Blaine and Lexington for the construction of a water tower in East Blaine. If this grant is approved, approximately $170,000.00 can be deducted from the overall cost of this project. This is the estimated cost for installation of a well to serve the area. But, Mr. Carley explained, this cost has been added in as of this date. He felt it is better to inform the residents of the total possible cost. IIIMr. Carley warned the people this system will have to be installed sooner or later. If it is postponed, then they will have to deal with inflation and the new rules and reg- ulations on the installation of septic systems and water systems. The Park lands will be assessed as a part of the project. The toal cost being $86,000.00