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228 After further discussion, Ivkr. Jaworski moved to turn down the proposed sewer franchise for U.S. Lakes Development Co. and suggest that they go to individual sewer systems with the understanding that they install a central water system. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. After another long period of discussion in which Mr. Busch pleaded for a chance for U.S. Lakes to try to get Metro approval for a central sewer system, Mr. Cardinal withdrew his second to the motion in order to give U.S. Lakes a try at getting Metro Approval. After still more discussion, Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. The vote: Ayes--Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Bohjanen, Mr. L'Allier; No--Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Discussion on the costs of a central water system followed and then on the buy -back or give -back stipulation on the franchise or the choice of petitioning for munic- ipal water. Mr. Bohjanen moved to deny the water franchise proposed by U.S. Lakes Development Co. and rewrite a contract with different wording. There was no second to the motion. Most of the Council seemed to feel that there was really no objection to giving clear ownership of the central system to the Company for a period of five years when the cost should be paid and then the Company turning over the system to the Village. However, Mr. Busch continued to protest, saying that they could not possibly obtain financing on something which had strings on it, i.e., couldn't give a first mortgage. He felt that the Company should have com- plete free and clear title; after all, the Village could always condemn the system in the future. Mr. L'Allier and Mr. Busch differed in their interpretation of remarks made by Mr. Aschbrenner, Vice President of Drover's State Bank, referring to possible financing with Village take over it a specific number of years. There was also discussion on the low level of Reshanau Lake and the effect this might have on sales of homes in the project. Mr. Jaworski moved that Lino Lakes grant U.S. Lakes Development Co. a water franchise, with the provision that they be given free and clear title to the systems for period of five years, and with the stipulation that after that period of time, at the Council's discretion, the system be turned over to the Village for the sum of $1.00. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal then moved that the Clerk send a letter to U.S. Lakes Development Co. immediately, setting forth the proposal above, telling them that if the proposal did not meet with their satisfaction, then they should petition for municipal water system hearings. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Cecil LaMotte came before the Council with copies of his final plat maps for LaMotte's second addition. A report had been received from the County Surveyor giving some things not on the plat; however, Mr. Gotwald stated that these all seemed to have been corrected. Hearings should be set for a final plat acceptance. Mr. Bohjanen moved to set hearings before the P&Z on Sept. 17th and the Council on Sept. 22nd, After discussion on why it was necessary to go before the P&Z on this matter since they had already seen the preliminary plat and there was no changes, Mr. Bohjanen withdrew his motion. Mr. Bohjanen then moved to set the hearing for Mr. LaMotte before the Council on Sept. 8th. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. The police report for July showed the following Mileage 1824 miles, 5 recovered automobiles, 3 accidents, 12 complaints, 1 burglar alarm, 4 escapees from the Youth Center taking 7 hours, 1 stolen car, 1 prowler, 3 medical assists, 1 prisoner taken to jail, 2 break-ins, 2 stolen property, 2 vandalism, 1 dog bite and 6 assists to other police departments. The police requested authorization to purchase the following items: new badges and wallet badges, I.D. cards, rain coats (2), new cases for the blankets, a