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. . 21 . I am appearing and speaking in favor of the proposed sewer improvement. I am appearing as contract for deed purchaser of a tract of land, part of which is located in the northeast corner of proposed Improvement No.3. This I believe, under Pete's definition, would be included as unplatted non abutting land. On an acreage basis this would bear an assessment of approximately 16,aCO. From our experience in development of lands personally and as an attorney for other people in other villages in the suburban area, I can advise the Council that not only is that an increment in value but the hea lth problem is very important. To give you an example, I appeared in some litigation regarding the Rose Vista apartments in Roseville. A few years ago there was a health problem there as a result of septic tanks and it became so acute that the District Court of Ramsey County ordered the entire project consisting of about 115 apartments - ordered that closed unless they were able to receive a sewer connection within 60 days. We got one extension of 90 days and the Court said that would be the final extension. If we had not been able to receive the connection, that entire project would have been closed down. With regard to business and industry, which I know the village is interested in, and a portion of the area I am speaking of is zoned at the present time for industrial usage. I know from having contacted developers in Roseville and other areas, these people are interested in having access to Sanitary sewers even though not engaged in a business which uses a great deal of water. The matter, from a business standpoint, is important to any prospective business or industry locating within the Village of Arden Hills. From a health standpoint it is important to everyone and facing the prospective assessment of $6,000 . .