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Iproperly no one will be able to sleep nights, including Mr. Rosengren. Mr. Rosengren only suggested private systems as it was a cheaper way for everyone at this point. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that the plumbing ordinance requires plumbing to be stubbed toward the nearest feasible community placement. Mr. Bohjanen felt the PCA would not give assurances other than being more or less against. He wondered how much assurance we could get towards a treatment plant according to how many homes could be built before pollution begins. He mentioned the sewer line from NSSSD to Centerville, and thought we should ask the PCA two questions: 1) How far would they go? and 2) How much of a plan would they have to have? Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Jensen have obtained opposite opinions and it is now up to the PCA to provide a written statement. The PCA is the controlling body and should give some answers. He thought the engineer and the fiscal agent should try to break down the cost of every type of sewer system. He had heard 6 -9 months ago that a municipal system would cost about $150 /acre. Mr. L'Allier asked if he meant we could put sewers in ourselves. Mr. Bohjanen replied, "I'm not indicating this at all." A gentleman from the audience asked Mr. L'Allier if the question of sewers would be put up to a vote of the people. Mr. L'Allier answered we are not con- sidering sewers at this time, only a request for a franchise, which is an agree- ment between the Council and the developer. The Village has the option to purchase the franchise in the Jandric development at which time bonds will be sold and the people living in the development will be assessed to pay for the bonds. Concerning sewers, the people must come to the Council and request sewers, right now we are not in a position to put in sewers but it will come eventually. Mr. Gotwald reiterated that this is one franchise and one developer; he will build it and his home buyers will pay for it. Anything that affects assessments requires a public hearing and everyone receives notice by mail of plans to put in a community sewer. However, this could be changed by the Metropolitan Sewer Bill; there is the possibility they could put in the main trunk line right through the Village and we could have nothing to say about it. Al Ross stated that he thought the Council was premature if they voted tonight and he definitely thought we should have some indication from the PCA as this development is completely surrounded by water. Mr. Locher explained the procedure if the Village were to put in sewers: Petitions would have to be signed by 35 percent of the homeowners affected and it would require a 3/5 or more vote by the Council. Hearings must be held where the public would have a chance to voice their opinions. In some cases the state could force certain areas to make improvements if the health of the community is in jeopardy. He emphasized the power of the PCA should not be overlooked- - if the wells are affected, etc., they can force the community to put in sewers. Ann Bohjanen questioned the PCA approving the system if it is temporary. Mr. Busch explained that temporary means "temporary treatment plant ", not temporary pipes; the pipes would be permanent. Mr. Bohjanen thought if the PCA would have some indication that we are making plans for a sewer system, they would be more favor- able. Mr. Gotwald stated we would have to have some projection as to when the Village will have a sewer system. Crystal Ahlmann praised the developer for upgrading the Village and asserted that the value of the surrounding property will go up. 1 1 i