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Mrs. Tufts asked what advantage it was for the Village to take over the water and <br />sewer systems, how would they make money. Mr. Ricklefs explained that this was <br />standard procedure for developing Villages to help bring in additional housing and <br />revenue. There was some discussion on related questions. Mrs. Rector asked if these <br />bonds could be floated without public approval. Mr. Locher stated that they could <br />since they were only assessed against one developer. Mr. Ricklefs stated that <br />the insurance company would pay the assessments if the developer went bankrupt; <br />the developer pays the premium for this surety bond. There was discussion on this. <br />Mr. Gotwald answered a question on purpose of a plant by stating that the plant <br />would give utility service without pcallution; that since there was objection to <br />franchises, the developer would now have no problem getting financing; if cesspools <br />were put in, the buyers would have to pay for these and then later for sewer anyway; <br />Metro sewer will go by and they will have to hook up. The ponding area is a second- <br />ary process in the treatment and the discharge is chlorinated. The PCA will approve <br />the specification. It is better to put in the sewer now so that troubles with <br />cesspools is avoided and the owners only have to pay once. Sewer rental pays for <br />maintenance; there are more money making possibilities with a water system. <br />Mr. Gotwald recommended that the Village own the system as it will fit into the <br />overall plan and they take care of future maintenance. Kay Olson asked if the <br />owners wouldn't be assessed twice for the temporary plant and the permanent lines. <br />Mr. Gotwald explained that the owners pay for the temporary plant and the main <br />lines would be taken over by Metro Sewer. There was more discussion on cost of the <br />main lines and how Metro Council will finance same. The exact procedure is not <br />yet set forth; the metro concept is new in this country. <br />Mr. Bohjanen asked, if this request is granted and another developer comes in soon, <br />and more, where do we go as far as bonding. Mr. Ricklefs said there is no real <br />answer since we are in the initial stage; in normal procedure we do them like this <br />one. If we use up the bonding capacity, we may not be able to do it, it depends on <br />the desires of the Village. <br />Mr. Bohjanen stated that at the last meeting a motion was made to have the Attorney, <br />Engineer and Bonding Consultant prepare reports prior to this meeting, but he had <br />received none; he didn't feel he had time to sift through this material and make an <br />intelligent decision. Mr. Locher mentioned that because Metro Sewer Board did not <br />meet until Friday and today, there was a time limitation and they couldn't prepare <br />formal reports ahead of time. Mr. Gotwald asked that permission be given for him <br />to get the actual costs; that they could not act until then. <br />After discussion Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Engineer to proceed with cost <br />estimates on the proposed water plant for U. S. Lakes Development Go., with Mr. <br />Locher to draft the formal terminology for a resolution. Seconded by Mr. Rosengrei'i. <br />Carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the Engineer to proceed with cost estimates on <br />the proposed sewage plant for U. S. Lakes Development Co., with Mr. Locher to draft <br />the formal terminology for a resolution, and with the stipulation that the Minn. <br />Pollution Control Agency first gives it approval. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. <br />Carried unanimously. <br />The matter of the on sale liquor license for the Chomoniz Country Club, Inc. was <br />taken up at this time. Mr. Busch stated that the bond and insurance policy would <br />be in hand tommorrow: -they would bring it over. Although the establishment is <br />