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metro area, and he stated that he believes they art- the only governmental units which may oppose a state -funded grant to the three cities. The position paper also suggests as an alternative tti-t EPA may mandate the method of abating CSO, and the position F �r states that a method mandated by EPA might not be the rr -'.iod most ac,:eptable to the metropolitan area. A general discussion of the issue followed. Mr. Thomso!! suggested that eliminating storm water inflow would result in increased plant capacity for sewage treatment and thus the eAcess cost could bo considered a SAC charge. There was a consensus that it would be inequitable to stop additional hook-ups in cities which have separated sewers. There was also a consensus that those cities which have separated sewers should not now pay the cost of the separation in other communities. Mr. Spore suggested that accelerated construction could be financed by the state through a loan program, rather than through a grant pro- gram. Following more discussion, it was moved by Spore, seconded by 13oeck, that counsel be directed to inform the Met Council, other appropriate agencies, and executive and legislative branch leaders that SPA favors a state -funded loan program to accelerate construction. The motion carried unanimously. Upon suggestion by Mr. McGraw and by consensus, counsel was also directed to prepare a summar, and resolution for review by member city councils. D. Uniform Electric Franchise. Mr. Purdue reported on communicatiors with NSP concerning electric franchise with NSP. He presented a list of about 20 SPA members which do not have a current NSP franchise or whose franchise will expire in the next two or three years. He stated that matters such as pole permits, tree trimming procedures, abatement of conditions and permissive franchise fees were legitimate subjects to be addressed in a uniform franchise. Vice -Chairman Boeck endorsed the concept of a uniform electric franchise and Mr. Dalen moved that the SRA reappoint the committee used on the Minnegasco franchise and that the committee attempt to negotiate a new uniform electric- fran- chise. Mr. Firsch seconder] the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8. New Business: Mr. Purdue reported that he has been in commurication� with Vern Jacobson of the North Central Chapter of the American Water works Association (AWWA) regarding possible SRA participation in NSP's general rate filing expected in early 19P,5. The AWWA intends to challenne NSP's anticipated attempt to eliminate the Municipal Pumping Class from its rate design. NSP advocates incorporation of its municipal customers into the General Cnmmercial-Industrial Class. The difference in the two clasrrls lies in the demand ratchet. Municipal customer's pav a demand charge for one month after a peak occurs. Commercial- Lndustrial customers pay the demand charge for 11 months after the peak demand occurs. The AWTWA group, which includes .III nneapoIis and St. Paul, has proposoc9 that the AWWA pay 4