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32 Mr. Jandric felt that if the Metro Council sewer wants to come up we need more industry and homes to hook up to it; in turn, it will attract more industry and homes. Mrs. Tufts asked, if the ponding area does not work what recourse these people would have, to Jandric or the Council. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that the Engineer had found nothing wrong with the evaporation pond at the Youth Center. Crystal Ahlm n stated that it overflows in rain. Mr. Rosengren stated that the Youth Center has two ponding areas and they have not even had to use the second one. Mrs. Tufts asked if this system would take the maximum development and was told no, only the 250 lots; an additional system or add on would be needed for additional homes. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that under our ordinances all construction would be under the Engineer's watch, and that he has the authority to stop a contractor. Bill Houle asked if Mr. Jandric wanted a franchise and was told no, as only with the original way could they obtain financing. Mr. Jandric stated that if they couldn't do this right then, they wouldn't build the development but only have the golf course. Mr. Houle stated that there had been objections to the franchise in Cedar Grove; Mr. Jandric answered that there are always objectors; he felt that 550- $100,000 homes need better systems than any other. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that she realized that the assessment would be to his )otb, but if something fails who would pay the assessment; Mr. Jandric felt that the price of the lots if sold would bring much more than the assessment. Mr. Roy Backlin asked if sewer and water came through, would he be assessed right away or have to pay on the main interceptor. Mr. Jandric said no. Mr. Locher clarified how the assessment would be spread out. Mr. Locher also reminded them that as of Jan. 1, 1971, the Metro Council would take over the lines, and if they take over this system through the mains, then they would pay for it as well as the pending areas. Mr. Locher also gave some of the opinions they had received from the Metro Council representatives and read state law pertaining to the assessments, stating that this assessment would not count toward our indebtedness. Sewer bonds generally run 15 years and water bonds for 10 years. Assessments must be paid before the lots can be sold. There was discussion on the green acres law and deferments as well as other programs for payment of-assessments. Mr. L'Allier stated that a written petition to the Council would be necessary. Mr. Jandric thought that his verbal request would do to see how the Council felt about the request. Mr. Locher stated that a written petition would be necessary for 'c nsideration. Mr. L'Allier felt that we should get reports from Springsted, Inc. on funds being available, from the Attorney on the legalities of the assessment, some guarantees of payments to be made, and that the Engineer should check on size and cost estimates. Mr. Jandric stated that he needed 45 days lead time, didn't want to monkey around, couldn't the Council approve the request subject to the Engineer's and Attorney's approval. Mr. Jandric also stated that he would hire a local billing clerk and turn same over to the Village with the plant. Mrs. Bohjanen asked if this was a request for the Village to put in a private operator. Mr. L'Allier answered that this would be a Village system operated by Village supervision when it pays for itself. Mr. L'Allier reiterated that we had two proposals, this system or a franchise. Mr. Bohjanen felt we should move in view of the fact of no Engineering or figures, we should all get together concrete facts for the next meeting or earlier to look at. Mr. Locher stated that a written petition must be submitted prior to the meeting. Mr. Rosengren asked if the Council would make a definite decision next 1 1