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- Carol Werllen, 4647 Highway 10, asked if the City plans to go with the 12" main, or will City consider an 8" main? Mayor Woodburn said the Councl I is considering all comments at this time. Carol Werlien: said she agrees that an 8" main would be sufficient for our needs. line. Mr. Werllen said he doesn't feel they should have to pay for people down the David McDonald (attorney representing Werllens, Winleckis and other residents), asked the size of the line under consideration - 12" or 6". Lee said he has encour- aged the City to apply for the 12" main for fire protection purposes; If EPA approves it as described, there wll I be no assessment. . Mr. John Melquist, 1699 Chatham Avenue, said he plans to bui Id on a lot on Round Lake; is interested in the area south of Highway 96; asked if EPA will also fund this area; asked if army wil I repay EPA If found responsible. Lee responded that there Is the possibility of reimbursement by the parties found to be the source of the contamination, not by EPA Super Fund; does not know whether State wi I I ask for reimbursement for home owners; State and EPA wi II be reimbursed; seems very likely that the source wi I I be found. Mr. Werlien said he feels strongly that the hookups should be Into the houses; the hole wi II be there when the main is put through. Christoffersen said this wi II be done on this particular improvement; this is not City's usual procedure. Mr. De Witt asked when City proposes to let the contract. Christoffersen explained that the improvement depends on the funding; the aim Is to get the line in by late 1983, If the City goes ahead with the Improvement; probably wi II not be able to complete the restoration unti I next spring. Mr. Werlten asked where the 8" line is to begin; asked if the price wi II drop at that end. Christoffersen indicated the location of the beginning of the 8" main; explained that City policy is to assess commercial at 1.5 times the residential rate. Mr. Werl ien said an 8" I ine can handle two fire trucks. David McDonald asked what Council wi 11 do if EPA funds a 6" I ine. Wi Ii there be another public hearing? Mayor Woodburn said there wi I I not be another hearing on this proposal; an assessment hearing If needed, yes. It was noted that Council wi II make Its decision based on the advice of the citizens, City Engineer, etc. Councl I wants resident Input tonight in order to make its decision. Mayor Woodburn asked If there were any written questions or objections. Charlotte McNlesh read a letter from 550 Associates opposing any assessment for the watermain on the Arden Manor property and offering Highway 10 residents hookup to the Arden Manor water system. After determining that there were no additional questions or comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed at 8:31 p.m. . -3-