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that it takes Council action to put in a system, The law does not provide for referendum on this particular question as it does on school or liquor bonds. The whole burden falls on the Village Council for the decision of sewer improvement. The law does provide that public hearings be held, and the Council is conducting these on December 5, 12 and 19, 1963. These hearings are based on information from the Engineers, the financing organization and the people of Mounds View. The purpose of the hearings is to present the people with information secured, plus giving them the opportunity of voicing their objections. Mr. Meyers explained that those wishing to make objection may do so toward the end of the meeting, or if they prefer to sign their names only, sheets will be provided for this purpose as well. Approximately one hundred easements have been requested by the Village and cards have been mailed to these property owners. Meetings have been set up with the persons who have not sent in their cards. These are being held at the Village Hall beginning on Saturday, December 14, 1963 and ending January 4, 1964. These are free easements at no cost to the Village. Mr. Meyers again stated he wished to make it clear to all that the figures presented at these meetings are estimates- -not final as no final bids have been let. It is not known what the actual contract cost will be at this time. Mr. Meyers then introduced Mr. Les Knutsen, Engineer with Comstock Davis, who gave a technical review of the background of this project. He explained the various maps displayed which defined the areas to be covered by sewer improvement, method of drainage, and the maintenance and storage building proposed to house the necessary equipment for servicing. Mr. Knutsen stated that they had put a great deal of study into this project and furnished the Council with numerous reports. These reports were on the interceptor