HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000010_pg137-017system, the lateral system and supplementary to determine costs, and on
surface water drainage.
Mr. Knutsen gave a review of the items discussed at the previous
hearings involving the construction of the main interceptor system to
serve the entire Village. He explained in detail the problems involved
in a surface drainage system. This is a very important feature, since the
drainage system is the beginning of the storm system for the Village. It
is not to be construed, however, as a storm system at this time. Elevation
and soil type had to be considered. An additional feature of the drainage
system is the addition of culverts over all roads and right of ways. He
emphasized the proposed construction would take into consideration all present
needs as well as future. The lines proposed will serve the Village of Mounds
View only. The Village Council had requested soil samples be taken and analyz-
ed, and these were on display with accompanying reports for those who wished
to see them. Mr. Knutsen stated that soil type presents more of a problem
for sewer than for water installation. The type of system decided upon is
strictly a gravity system.
He pointed out another construction feature is that trenches will be
closed as soon as possible so roads and streets may be kept open to traffic
with as little inconvenience as possible. The County will participate fin-
ancially in this betterment program. The proposal also is to restore all
boulevards, which have been disturbed, with suitable lawn grass.
He stated that easements are along lines which would conform to future
street plans in the Village. The primary bulk of construction will be in
the street right of way.
He also stated that it is more economical to construct lines in the
street rather than from the backlot line. It is the intent of all con-
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