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Mr. Gotwald stated that he had visited the Youth Center on the charge of pollution. He had decided to call in the Minnesota Pollution Agency to take samples of the water. He had found nothing suspicious; it seems that the plant is only running at half capacity anyway. The sample may show that pollution is coming from other drainage into the creek. Mr. Bohjanen asked whether the sewer report on the line with Centerville had been completed, stating that without this it would be difficult for the Council to make a decision on the Jandric franchises. Mr. Gotwald stated that the report was finished and that he would bring it to a special meeting. The line would be a main line only, and would not affect sewers in Lino . It is sized large enough to take care of the whole Lino area, though, when sewers are put in. He estimated the cost for the line would be approximately $800,000, but prices are changing rapidly. He didn't think that Centerville would hook up with the White Bear sewer system. A special meeting to discuss the line was set for June 12 at 8 p.m. Cards will be sent to the Planning and Zoning Board members to attend. On Mr. Bohjanen's April 28 request, Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Locher listed some of their objections to the Jandric franchise. They had met with the Engineer and the At- torney for U. S. Lakes Development Company to work out some cf these questions. They had questioned the 25 year limit; this was the minimum time to achieve financing for the project. It was decided that the deeds to individual lots must contain the statement that the buyers were not purchasing any part of the sewer or water systems; this also in the abstracts. There were qualifications as to 'ex- clusive'; a bond was necessary. The Council discussed the alternatives to granting franchises: private individual sewage systems were out since the lots ringed the lake; the land between the Jan - dric development and the nearest sewage outlet (5 miles distant) was to undeveloped to withstand the cost of running a main line to the development (about $500,000) Mr. Locher thought they would have to install an aeration system similar to that at the Youth Center or have daily pumping and hauling (too costly). They had ,, discussed the appraisal of 'market value' at the time of take over by the Village possibly we might have to pay more than the plant and system cost them initially, depending on inflation. The rates were to contain no padded costs; the Council would have to see that the rates were in line for such a system in other munici- palities. They wouldhave to pay their share of the trunk sewer when it was in- stalled. The question was raised of what would happen if the Village had not taken over the system at the end of 25 years. Mr. Locher replied that it would be a dictomy if they were to own the system and couldn't operate it. The Village would be compelled to eigher buy or grant another franchise. The life of the system could be expected to be a minimum of 50 years. Mr. Locher also stated that they would need permission from the Minnesota Water Pollution Board and would have to prove adequate financing before a franchise would be granted. Mr. Gotwald seemed in favor of granting the systems. Mr. Gotwald stated that if the central system were installed now, it would save tearing up the streets later when a municipal system went into effect. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether the land was actually owned by Jandric, or if most of it was on option. Most of the land is apparently on contract for deed, with some by George Watch lake on option. Mr. Locher stated that there were no problems since the persons buying would get a clear deed and title. Besides, Jandric would have too large an investment to let the land go back to the original owner. The sewer and water franchises are worded nearly identically, the sewer franchise stating that Jandric could hook up whenever feasible; the water system being a more compact unit.