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Consistency with Development Program The plans and specifications are generally consistent with the approved MWCC Development Program. The alignment, of the northern branch of the interceptor was shifted further north to coincide with a future city street, thereby allowing the MWCC to use the right of way of the street for the interceptor. Also, during the initial years of operation, the velocity in the interceptor will not be sufficient to keep all of the effluent solids suspended. However, the MWCC has assured us that the peak weekly and daily flows should be sufficient'to resuspend the settled solids and not cause any significant maintenance problems. IsSues As identified in the memorandum "Progress Report on the Anoka Interceptor Plans and Specifications" which is dated September 7, 1979 there are several outstanding issues in regard to this project. However, before the Capital Budget can be approved the plans and specifications must be found to be consistent with the approved Development Program. Therefore, the following action should be taken in regard to the outstanding issues. Is the Anoka Inte'rceptor eligible for state and federal grants? It is proposed that the review of the Capital Budget include a statement approving the budgeted amount for total Metropolitan funding. It should also be stipulated that the MWCC should pursue in an expeditious manner state and federal funding. However, if funding is not imminent by November 15 the MWCC should proceed without state and federal funding. e Should the interceptor be extended to the Rum River and to the northern Anoka border? This action would require a policy plan and development program amendment. This issue is currently being discussed with Anoka and the CAB Study Committee. It will be brought before the Physical Development Committee for action in early October. m What should the connection between the interceptor and the treat- ment facility be like? Since it is apparent that a solution to this issue cannot be made until the MWCC's 201 study is nearly completed, some time early next year, it.is proposed that the interim lift station and force main be deleted from this project. Also, the capital budget amount should be reduced by $300,000, the cost of this facility. The rationale behind this suggestion is that the Anoka Inter- ceptor will take all of 1980 and a part of 1981 to complete. Since the lift station and force main will not take this long to complete it can be so timed that they will be finished concur- rently making both facilities operational. When a decision is reached regarding this connection, the MWCC should: 1) amend the development program if something other than an interim facility is proposed; 2) resubmit plans and specifications; and 3) amend the capital budget if necessary.