06/17/1969 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

Norm Miller asked Mr. Locher if this agreement would be binding on future Councils. He answered yes, a franchise would be as it will be an ordinance. He men- tioned isolated instances where trouble may arise. Mr. Bohjanen pointed out one word in the minutes of May 15 which was not the same as the word in the water franchise agreement. Page 5, article 6. The minutes state the word 'shall' should be changed to the word 'may'. Mr. L'Allier thought this would be a disadvantage to the Council and Mr. Locher said itis an absolute directive. The other three councilmen agreed it should be left as 'shall' in the franchise, but no ruling was made on the matter. Mr. L'Allier stated the question facing us is two -fold: 1) We request the Company to contact PCA and sollicit an indication, preferably in writing, their feelings of the construction of a treatment plant according to the specifications and standards set forth by the PCA. or 2) The Council could proceed to act on the franchise this evening. Mr. Bohjanen moved to set July 28 for a date of reviewal of the franchise agreement presented by the U.S. Lake Development Company. By- this date the Company should contact the Pollution Control Agency and get an indication in writing of the PCA's feelings toward the construction of a treatment plant on the Rice Cteek Chain, either favorable or unfavorable and report back to the Council, perhaps through the Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Busch if this was sufficient time. He answered yes, but still desired some indication from the Council which they could pass on to the PCA. Mr. L'Allier said they could not give any indication and stated that request= ing an indication from the PCA did not give any indication whether the Council would act favorably or unfavorably only that they would review the matter on July 28th. Mr. L'Allier instructed the Clerk to inform the Company by letter of the above decision. At this time Mr. Busch asked if the water franchise couldn't be considered entirely separate from the sewer franchise. Mr. L'Allier asked if he meant they would put water in at this time and sewer later. Mr. Busch answered no - -only the engineering part of it•could be done now and they would work on the sewer engineering at the same time to conserve time. Mr. L'Allier inquired about the estimated cost and Mr. Dielentheis answered they were not sure about the size yet. Mr. L'Allier stated they could still install a private water system even if the sewer franchise doesn't go through. Mr. Busch said yes to this and also that they wanted to in- stall pipes before the streets are finished. Mr. L'Allier asked the Council if they wished that we proceed to act upon the water franchise knowing we may or may not go thru with the Newer franchise. Mr. Gotwald makde it very clear that he does not look forward to this development putting in private wells and private spetic tanks. He indicated that the Village must get involved with the franchise. Mr. Rosengren said he was in favor of the water franchise and Mr. Gotwald said there are less problems with water froAm an engineering standpoint. Mr. Gotwald pointed out that approving the franchise does not bind them at this time as the plans have to be approved by the State Board of Health and by the Council.