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1 They also pay more interest and their costs are somewhat higher. He thought that the rates between the municipal and private would vary by $1 -$1.50 /month, per user. However, the extra costs are taxes which go to the county and reduce everyone's taxes. Mr. L'Allier inquired whether they had an option to use in- ventory value instead of personal property taxes and was told no, since utilities and other services can't take the option. If they could, rates would drop. Chrystal Ahlman from North - Northeast Realty asked Mr. Busch how the system would be assessolto the people, how long until the system was completed, and whether several hundred acres of land across Birch from the Addn. No. 1 could use their water. She was told that only the franchised area could (she had misunder- stood, thinking the franchised area meant the whole Village.) Mr. Locher inquired whether, for instance, persons on a 1/4 of 1/4 section line road on the perimeter.; of the franchised area would have to run an extra line in the street to service them. Mr. Busch stated that any such system was designed so that owners on both sides could use the line and both be assessed. They watched their perimeters very closely. There was discussion of using a double - declining system of bookeeping to help on income taxes, this negative. Mr. Busch stated that he had no further comments, but wished the Council would adopt a resolution authorizing the franchises, these not to take operative effect until the local approvals are secured. Mr. Gotwald elaborated on some of the points already discussed. He felt that the franchise was good in that it benefitted only the people who have to pay. He expected it would be 364 years until the Village adopted a municipal sewage system. He stated that when the Village took over the system it would be assessed only to the property owners at a rate equal to anyone else on municipal sewer. They would only have to pay for the pipes plus a fair share of the pipe main; assessed by acreage or by lot. Mr. L'Allier inquired how the sewer and water would be listed on their advertising. The words suggested ranged from community to developer to central. Mr. Dielentheis stated that they definitely would never call it municipal. Mr. Bohjanen thought that since there had been so many changes and additions to the franchises, it would be better if Mr. Busch had them re- drafted and copies sent to the Council for consideration at the next meeting if the attorney and enginer had read them. Mr. Busch promised to have the copies sent out by May 26th. We will let them know our decision. Mr. Bill Houle asked how many acres the system would service, and was told that about 700 acres were owned by the company, excluding optioned property. Mr. Busch thought that 1200 -1500 families would be served depending on how many town house units are built. Would there be some commercial area: Yes, but it would place very little demand on either sewer or water. Mr. Busch stated that several things are in the offing and are not ready to be announced. They plan to use over 100 acres for the golf course. They were thanked for coming. ]mss. Ahlman inquired whether it would be possible to get sewer and water on Co. Rd. 12, and was told again that a petition would be necessary. Mrs. Anne Bohjanen asked whether, if they put lines in the Lakeview Addn., the State could force Lino Lakes to bring him water and sewer. Mr. Gotwald stated that he felt no, since the cost of installing the necessary pumps would be too great to put in the sewer lines.