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Attorney Goodrich stated that with Section 3, Subdivisions 2 and 3, it's not likely we would declare a system nonfunctional as a result of these requirements. Probably the only way you could not reconstruct the system is if you run out of land. Mr. Schroeder reported that with regard to the definitions, staff is relying on a higher authority such as the Pollution Control Agencies and the Minnesota Department of Health. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated she would find it difficult to support this ordinance, however, she was delighted the monthly charge was dropped. A cost has occurred and properties have benefited and she believes the City should recoup the cost and the interest when that property is sold. Land will be worth more because City sewer and water have occurred. She suggested it is a big mistake not to have that in this ordinance. Rick Christian, 7330 - 155th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that his impression is that he would not hook up and he could sell his property with the benefit that the buyer does not have to hook up either. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that one of the difficulties she had with the Charter amendment is that there was no closure to it. She could not see another situation as what happened in the Haubrich Addition happening again. She could not see any City Council voting on sewer and water without 100% of the benefited parties in favor of it. This City cannot afford to front the money because people will not pay for the utility. It's ridiculous - either they all want it or Council votes no. We are making an ordinance for an isolated incident. It requires people to go to the polls and vote for someone to be included in the MUSA - the City cannot do it. Attorney Goodrich offered to present the previous ordinance at the next City Council meeting and Council could include the "due on sale" if that's their desire, and he would present the Minnesota rules he mentioned. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to table action on this case and direct staff to present the other version of this ordinance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: Old Town Hall Rehabilitation City Administrator Schroeder stated that some time ago, the City received an historical grant in the amount of $16,000 to aide in the rehabilitation of the old town hall. In addition, $20,000 was allocated from CDBG funds for renovation as was $80,000 in funds from the purchase price of the lot. Staff has received the completed phasing plan and costs associated with the different levels of improvements to the facility. The estimates have resulted in the need to determine at what level the building should be renovated. He reported the cost to completely renovate the structure would be $149,537. At the last meeting, Council reduced the CDBG funding allocation by $20,000, leaving $96,000 available for this project. He suggested that unless Council City Council/April 8, 1997 Page 14 of 19