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1 1 1 Mr. L'Allier asked the Clerk to make copies of the plan for each of the Council members. He thanked Mr. Cape for his report, mentioning again the distinction of having an active Civil Defense unit with a certified director. Hearing notices from the State were read, with the Clerk to make copies of the notice regarding rules and regulations of the State Building Code relating to Mobile Homes and Prefabricated Construction. Gotwald reported that he had received a copy of a letter sent to the Conservation Dept. from U. S. Lakes Development concerning the water level in Reshanau Lake., The figures showed that the lake was now 2 -1/2" higher than last fall and is only 1 inch below normal (when the water will start flowing into Rice Creed). Mr. - L'Allier inquired whether the weeds in the lake bed had been sprayed. Mr. Gotwald stated that it looks like they were since the weeds were gone in comparison to what they had been. He was pleased that the water level had varied only a few inches within the past year. Mr. Gotwald felt that an informal meeting with the Fiscal Agent and the Attorney concerning the sewer and water systems for U. S. Lakes should be held. It seems there is some public confusion concerning the assessment for these systems. lLr. Gotwald stated that the lateral system will not change; when the-temporary plant is phased out the lateral system will feed directly into the interceptor. He mentioned that credits for the temporary system will be given by the Metro Sewer Board or they may take over the plant and the pond. The residents in the Jandric project will s pay twice for the sewer system. Even though it may cost a little more, they will have the first sewer in Lino Lakes. Crystal Ahlman asked if the $650,000 estimated cost for the sewer in the Jandric rpoject would be raised by means of a bond and was told that the $650,000 was for both sewer and water, and yes that this would be bonded. Crystal asked what collateral there was for repayment of this amount of money, stating that Jandric was in financial straits. When asked, Crystal stated that Charles Weaver, Attorney from Anoka, had stated that Jandric is going defunct. This would be a debt on the Village if such is the case. Mr. L'Allier noted that they had a nice golf course; Crystal stated that they had nothing but a swamp, etc., full of empty promises. She noted that she did not want her tax dollars paying for this and felt that the bond issue for Jandric should be put up to a vote. After more discussion, Mr. Gotwald stated that the project has been thoroughly investigated; that if the bonds sell, then the project is worth it. Crystal stated that the basements on the east side of Reshanau Lake were pretty sad and that nothing else had been done. Mr. Gotwald felt that the foundations which Crystal was speaking of were probably not intended for basements. Mr. Gotwald stated that the Village has held Jandric back on the sewer system by waiting for Metro approval and asking for more studies and procedures. He stated that his firm has heard from Jandric on this delay. Mr. Gotwald also stated that Jandric has the financing. Also, on this bond, Jandric will pay it off in 5 years which is an unusually short time. Mr. L'Allier noted that Jandric has no clear title until the bond is paid up. Crystal stated that Jandric went defunct in Egan Township. ldr. L'Allier noted that generally developers have a bad reputation. Mr. Jaworski asked whether Crystal wished to see 100 homes built and served by cesspools in the project as a guarantee and was told yes.