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� Page 28 <br /> POPHAM, HAIK, SCHNOBRICH , KAUFMAN b DOTY, LTD. <br /> Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br /> March 6 , 1980 <br /> Subsequent to our meeting with you, we received a copy of the <br /> regional policy plan on water quality management which the <br /> Metropolian Council adopted on March 9 , 1979 . Chairman Charles <br /> Weaver stated in his January, 1980 transmittal letter , "The <br /> new plan meets federal requirements for a regional water quality <br /> management plan and provisions of state law requiring a regional <br /> development guide and policy plan. " <br /> IWe agree with many important aspects of the plan which affect <br /> � these present issues . A review of relevant sections of that <br /> plan shows clearly that the proposed interceptor should not <br /> be built and that the conclusions reached by the City of Orono <br /> ; are supported by the Metropolitan Council and are now mandated <br /> ' by state and federal law, see Exhibit D. <br /> The Maple Plain Comprehensive Sewer Plan recommends the upgrad- <br /> ing of the plant , not an interceptor . <br /> In suIIunary . the city believes that the proposed interceptor <br /> will have a materially adverse effect on the environment and <br /> that there are numerous feasible and prudent alternatives avail- <br /> able which are less costly in dollars and adverse effect on <br /> our natural resources . Even if one or more of the alternatives <br /> other than the interceptor are more costly in dollars , such <br /> an alternative will have less adverse impact on our natural <br /> resources and increased cost is no excuse for damaging these <br /> resources ; see Minnesota Statutes , 116B. 04 . <br /> I hope the above comments will assist you in your analysis <br /> of this problem. If there is any way in which we can help <br /> you in that analysis and/or if you need any additional informa- <br /> tion, please call me , Mayor Van Nest or Dick Benson. <br /> Thank you very much for having met with us to discuss our concerns <br /> in regard to this proposed interceptor. <br /> Very truly yours � . <br /> � <br /> ��.t�.c..c..t ,1� 11(c� C `'� �.;�, � <br /> , Bruce D. Malkerson� City Attorney <br /> City of Orono <br /> BDM: ss <br /> cc : Mayor William B. Van Nest <br /> City Council of Orono <br /> Walter R. Benson, City Administrator <br /> Glenn Cook. City Engineer <br />