HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000010_pg137-016that 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