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November 8, 1976
The Public Hearing called for consideration of the proposed installation of a
sewer system for the LaMotte Second and Third Additions located along LaMotte
Road on the East shore of Centerville Lake was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; Karth,
McLean. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were present.
Mayor Bohjanen turned the meeting over to Mr. Locher, who read the publication
notice that was published according to law.
Mr. Gotwald then presented the estimated cost figures. He said the estimated cost
is $63,200.00. This is based on the bids received by Centerville. Mr. Gotwald
repeated the fact this proposal involves only that portion of the LaMotte Addit-
ions that are located within the City limits of Lino Lakes.
Mr. Gotwald said that usually assessments are computed on a front footage basis,
but since all the lots in this area are basically the same size, he had computed
the cost on a lot basis. There are 25 lots and the approzimate cost per lot is
$2,528.00. This would include all costs including the stub at the property line.
Mr. Gotwald reminded the audience there are several steps to be taken before this
project becomes finalized. If approval is given at this meeting, then plans and
specifications must be ordered, then advertising for bids must be done, there is
another meeting where the bids are opened, the Engineers then analyze the bids
and recommend to the Council either the acceptance or rejection of the bids. If
the bids are approved, then a sale of bonds must be advertised and a special ass-
essment hearing called. There are several steps to be taken before actual con-
struction can begin.
A gentleman from the audience asked the target for completion. Mr. Gotwald said
if this project moves along at the normal rate, it would be Spring before any
construction would begin. He felt construction should be completed by the middle
of July. The Street should rest for a few months before being resurfaced.
Mr. McLean arrived at 7:45 P.M.
Someone asked when the assessments would be due. Mr. Gotwald said the assessments
coujd not be certified to the Auditor until next Fall and the first payment would
not be due until 1978. Based on the estimated cost of $2,528.00, with 8% inter-
est, the cost to the home owners would be $227.00 per year over a 20 year period.
One resident asked who makes the actual connection - the owner or will the con-
tractor? Mr. Gotwald said this is the owners responsibility. He said there have
been occasions when the contractor working in the street will install the connect-
ions to the home but this would depend on the completion of the lift station.
There was discussion of getting one contractor to connect all the homes in the
area and the problems that will be encountered by some of the home owners in the
switching of their systems. One person asked if he could not bring the line to
the back of his home. Mr. Gotwald said this might be possible - it would have to
be checked at the time of installation.
Someone asked where the stubs are put in the street and Mr. Gotwald said they
are put where the home owner wants them. There was a question as to the handling
of the old septic systems and Mr. Gotwald said they have to be filled in and Mr.
Locher reminded him they must be pumped first.
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Mayor Bohjanen asked for a show of hands of the home owners present and there
were nine. Two of the home owners recommended to the Council this proposal be
accepted and the sewers installed.
Mr. Schneider moved to close the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Locher for the proper wording for the Resolution to order
the plans and specifications for the improvements on LaMotte Road. Mr. Locher
read the suggested form from the League of Minnesota Municipalities. A copy will
be attached to these minutes.
Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gotwald was asked the next step and he said They will prepare the plans and
specifications and advertise for bids. The people in the area asked how they
could be kept informed of the progress of this and it was suggested that one of
the people be appointed as a contact person. Mr. Sprint said he would serve in
that capacity. The Clerk will call him when there is any news on this project.
Mr. Zelinka moved to recognize. Mr. Steve Sprint as contact person for the sewer
project on LaMotte Road. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
These minutes were approved, with correction on / .49.7J ;W g / /5'16
CLERK - TREASURER