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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 John Elder, 13920 Elmcrest Avenue, Hugo - Mr. Elder said that his concern is in regard to the breaks in the forcemain interceptor that runs between the City of Centerville and the City of Hugo. He noted that there have actually been four (4) breaks in this line since it was constructed. Mr. Elder explained that Mr. Powell does have written information from the former Metropolitan Waste Control Commission describing these breaks. Mr. Elder described the breaks in the line and also noted that he had received a letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control containing information regarding when the forcemain was constructed and information regarding the leaks. The letter states that the leaks were repaired upon notification to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, however some of the leaks were undiscovered for several days. The letter also says that the 18 year history of the forcemain indicates the condition of the forcemain. Mr. Elder talked to current Metropolitan Council Waste Water personnel and they told him that the pipe has never had a televised inspection to determine the condition of the pipe Although there are plans to perform a televised inspection, this may not occur for another year or two. Mr. Elder said that because of the frequency of the breaks in the pipe line and because of the location of the pipe line he was concerned regarding whether this is really the time to connect another 450 homes. He asked if the pipe line should be thoroughly inspected now before the City makes the actual connection. Mr. Elders asked Mr. Powell what would happen if the flow of sewage has to be cut off to do a repair? Mr. Powell will respond to this question when the matter comes up later this evening. Mr. Elder referred to the joint Clearwater Creek drainage study and said that he has heard that there is now adequate information to go forward with the proposed plat. He noted that the Hugo City Council is meeting this evening and will discuss the Clearwater Creek development and the impact it will have for the City of Hugo. He explained that a letter was faxed to the Lino Lakes city hall about this situation. Mr. Elder said his biggest concern is that two (2) towns are trying to work together, however Lino Lakes does not want to wait until both towns get the final information regarding the drainage study and allow equal input into the development. He noted that this development will impact both cities because of the drainage and may affect whether or not the City of Hugo can connect to the force main pipe line. Mr. Elder said that the City of Lino Lakes is jumping into something before all of the preliminary work is completed. He said he sees a carrot being dangled and the City rushing to approve the development so that the commercial and industrial areas can be developed on County Road 14 (Main Street) and the City can offer the commercial developer a break. PAGE 7 1