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May 24, 1976 Page 8 Gordon Ziebarth, 5150 Bona Rd., stated that if we wait a week, what priority will Mr. Frisch give this matter? Mr. Frisch replied that he personally has some commitments in court. His engineers can evaluate it. He doesn't want Don Paster here because there are personality conflicts, Ed Paster had a prior commitment for tonight. Mr. Boever stated that Mr. Frisch has been given complete authority to retain any people he needs. He is to advise Paster Enterprises on what his findings are. Mayor Johnson asked whether Mr. Frisch has the authority to make decisions on this matter? Mr. Casey asked if Paster Enterprises has an engineer. Mr. Frisch replied that Bertram Getzug is the Paster's consulting engineer. Mr. Ziebarth said he is still concerned about the priority Mr. Frisch will give this matter. Mr. Frisch stated that he has committed himself to the time. A week from tonight is a holiday so give me 10 days, gentlemen. Prank Veno, 7700 Long Lake Rd. If the developers don't pay for this improvement, who is going to pay for it? If I am assessed anymore I will leave. I have never had any problem with water before last year. Mr. Frisch stated that is the legal question. Perhaps it is the responsibility of the Highway Dept., City of Mounds View or Ramsey County. I will respond as to my client's position within 10 days. Mayor Johnson stated the City of Mounds View is made up of only the residents and the property owners so obviously one of them has to pay the tab. Councilman Baumgartner stated that no one has said that residents of the area are going to be assessed for it. If the Council determines that the whole assessment should be against Paster, that is theway it will go. Frank Veno asked what if he, as an individual citizen, said he wouldn't pay it how long could we put off the Council. Councilman Pickar replied that there is a due process which works regardless of who it is. Frank Veno then stated that if you have the money to fight it you can carry it out, but most citizens do not. Mr. Glisan stated that with regard to the storm sewer on Long Lake Rd., he doesn't intend to be assessed again. It was expen- sive when they got it and he cannot see a double assessment. Mayor Johnson explained to him that he does not have a storm sewer system on Greenwood Drive. What he has is a surface water drainage system, that was designed to handle iewatering for construction of sanitary sewers. Mr. Glisan said that it runs good never has been full even last year. Mr. Frisch said that he is not here to argue. He is here in the spirit of cooperation. He just cannot respond this evening. Everybody is getting mad. There has been enough stalls and delays, and I want to tell you yes or no or otherwise.