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;,s. Barbara L. Lul:ermann <br />March 7', 1978 <br />• Page 2 <br />The purpose for the Orono interceptor was originally to move the <br />effluent from the Orono sewage treatment plant, which was polluting <br />Lake Minnetonka. The design of the interceptor went far beyond the <br />original intent and actually, was intended to force urbanization of <br />all of the City which would have a far greater polluting impact to <br />Lake Minnetonka than the original purpose for the interceptor in the <br />first place. The City has been unable to determine what the ultimate <br />design capacity of the force main is and how much of the City of <br />Orono it is intended to serve. We have asked these questions many <br />times and, as yet, we have not received a satisfactory answer, in <br />fact, it was only this past week that we received a map showing the <br />sewer service area of the -Orono interceptor as I. presently designed. <br />The City of Orono has always supported the original intent for the <br />Orono interceptor but cannot support the present design of the <br />interceptor if the sewer service area is to include all of rural Orono. <br />I have taken the liberty to attach to this letter some documentation <br />concerning the long history of the Orono -Long Lake interceptor and <br />the many inconsistencies in its design. The City of Orono would like <br />to cooperate with the Waste Control Commission to reach an agreeable <br />compromise that would allow the construction of the Orono interceptor <br />Isat the earliest possible date. We believe that this can be accomplished <br />and are willing to work toward that end. <br />I will be out of the City until March 22, but would be very pleased <br />to meet with you any time after that* at vour convenience. Representative <br />Robert L. Searles has meet with John Boland recently to discuss this <br />problem and I think that we could reach an agreeable solution so that <br />the 0 -ono interceptor could be constructed in a manner that would be <br />consistent with the City of Orono's comprehensive planning. <br />Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. <br />Yours truly <br />Brad Van Nest <br />Orono Mayor <br />cc: Representative Robert L_ Searles <br />Otto Bonestroo, City Engineer <br />Bruce Malkerson, City Attorney <br />Enclosures <br />