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The Chairman called on Glenn Purdue to report further on this matter. Mr. Purdue distributed a memorandum to the board stating background and recent developments, and recommending action by the membership. (A copy of that memorandum is attached to these minutes.) He then provided an oral summary. Mr. DeGhettc reported that Minnetonka had also expressed its position in opposition to grants and in favor of a partial interest subsidy. Mr. Brown reported that Hastings had taken similar action and had contacted its local legislators to explain its position. After discussion, it was moved by tor. Boeck, seconded by Mr. Dalen, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the SRA supports the accelerated construction of separation facilities as may be necessary because of state and federal action. In the event that the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and So. St. Paul are not themselves able, because of financial restraints, to fund such construction within the next ten years, the Board supports the concept of a state -subsidized loan program, the subsidy not being greater than one-half of the interest cost of bonds issued to finance con- struction. The Board opposes a grant beyond this amount. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this reso- lution be sent to all members of the Metropolitar Council,to all metropolitan legislators, and to the Governor. Carried unanimously. The Chairman further reported that in November letters were sent to a number of communities in the metropolitan area inviting them to become members of the Suburban Rate Authority and to join in the common efforts being made by the SRA members. He indicated that individual members of the board may soon be asked to contact neighboring communities as a follow-up to this membership effort. 7, Claims: Secretary -Treasurer Dalen presented the claim of the SRA attorneys for administrative and legal services as follows: -3-