09-15-97 PHCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING ON WASTEWATER FACIITIES PLAN
AND PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
RE: SANITARY SEWER/WATER PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 15, 1997
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
7 P
1. Call to Order - Introductions - Roll Call (Mayor Fournier)
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Suzanne Ackerman, Mark Berning,
Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel. a
Staff: David Licht, City Planner; Kevin Kielb, City Engineer; John Harwood, Project
Engineers; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Ted Fields, Tom Roushar, Project
Engineers of Bonestroo Engineer, Tom Truszinski, George Elickson from Juran and
Moody; Gary Groen, Accountant; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy
Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Carol Olson, Secretary; Jerry Olson, Building Official.
Mayor Fournier called the Public Hearing on Wastewater Facilities Plan and Public
Information Meeting on Sanitary Sewer/Water Project to order at 7:01 PM.
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance and than introduced the Councilmembers
and members of Staff.
Mayor Fournier stated the City's Sewer and Water Project is a very serious business. Not
only from a cost and responsibility standpoint but also from the tremendous benefit
Otsego can gain from a broader tax base. A broader tax base translates into commercial
and industrial businesses helping the City pay the taxes, thus easing the tax burden for
homeowners and farmers. With a Sewer and Water System in place it becomes much
easier for the City to respond to emergency situation such as ground water contamination
and failing septic systems. The City has spent three years gathering information and
putting this project together. The presentation has been the result of many hours of
discussion and decision making.
Mayor Fournier stated the Sewer and Water Project is for new residential, commercial and
industrial development. He stated there would be no existing homes or businesses in
Otsego that would be required to hook up to the system. There would be no assessments
made with this project. If the sewer line goes by any property, landowners will pay
nothing until the property is developed or until the property owner asks to hook up to the
system.
Any residential neighborhood outside of the sewer district will have to petitioned to be
served.
Mayor Fournier stated the only risk to the taxpayers is if the economy becomes slow, and
development does not take place as projected. If that would happen, then money would
have to be borrowed from the General Fund to meet the debt requirement. When the
economy became normal it would be paid back.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 2.
Andrew MacArthur stated the purpose of this meeting is for the following reason:
1. Public Information regarding proposed sewer system, collector system and
water system.
2. When submitting a Faciities Plan to MPCA, there is a requirement of a
Public Hearing related to the Facilities Plan. This Hearing will serve
this purpose.
Comments are welcomed but there will be time limitations as outlined in the handouts
available. Written comment will be received until September 22, 1997, 6 PM.
2. Background Issues and Needs (David Lichtl
Mr. Licht provided background of the sewer issue which goes back to the late 1960s and
early 1970s when Wright County decided to allow platting of one acre lots. This set a
precedent for development and the reason for sewer planning. The long range
implications were not looked at. One acre lots for treating sewer is questionable in an
urban setting. What happened over time, there were drainage problems such as occurred
in the Hall's Development. This subdivision encountered a major problem and was left to
Otsego to solve at a cost of $500,000. Because of this project and the density that was
created, City Officials become concern with possible ground water pollution problems that
could surface and consequently become a major financial burden to the community. Types
of solutions is to be proactive in terms of attempting to prepare for what is considered to
be an inevitable ground water pollution situation.
First Step: Otsego Incorporated in 1990 to have the ability to address the sewer problem
if needed (Exhibit A Overhead).
Second Step: The first detailed Comprehensive Plan was prepared.
Part of this Comprehensive Plan was the concept of Urban/Rural Service and
Development was formulated. (Overhead Exhibits B and C) The Immediate Urban
Service Area was defined where the one acre development had taken place. The Policy at
that time was for all urban development should take place within that defined area. The
reason was in -fill of development. Critical of this plan was providing the availability of
sewer to the community at some future point. In 1991, there were discussions with Elk
River regarding providing services to Otsego if there were a pollution problems.
Mr. Licht briefly went over a schedule for Sewer and Water Facilities (Overhead Exhibit
D) The objective is have the Engineering design and bid of the project completed by
midsummer 1998 and the system functional by October 1999.
A critical factor for this meeting is the Public Hearing on the Facilities Plan in order for the
City to submit to the State for low interest loans and possibly grants and the deadline is
October 1, 1997. If this deadline is missed, there is a six month wait, therefore pushing
the project out an additional year.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 3.
Mr. Licht referred to the handout on the Policies which have been established so far.
(Exhibit E) He briefly highlighted some of the policies. He encouraged everyone to
review and ask any questions at Public Comment.
5. System Plans:
A_ Sewer Treatment System (Ted Field)
Ted Field, Project Engineer from Bonestroo.
Mr. Field spoke on the Wastewater Facilities Plan which his firm prepared. This
document contains the results of a study to determine what is the best treatment plant, the
capacity of the plant and the cost of the plant. This Document is important in seeking
funding for the project. Once the cities of Dayton and Otsego approve this Document, it
is submitted to the Pollution Control Agency. With their approval, the project would be
eligible for a variety of funding.
The Facilities Plan has to contain certain information and one of most important piece of
information is the evaluation of alternatives. The Plan must demonstrate that the
recommended plant and recommended process is not only the most cost effective in terms
of meeting limits at the best cost, but needs to meet several other critical as well. This
criteria has been met in the course of the study. One need was for expansion. Another
need is the concern for possible future effluent limits imposed by MPCA. This issue
determined the discharge to the Crow River, and plants proximity to the Crow River
would be the best solution rather than to the Mississippi River.
Mr. Field went over the attached overhead (Exhibit F) Flow Schematic for Activated
Sludge Alternative.
This method was selected for the following reasons:
1. High quality effluent it provides
2. Very expandable process for future capacity
3. Process is very amenable to more stringent standards in the future
Overhead of Recommended alternative on proposed site (Exhibit G).
Proposed site is north side of CSAH 36, approximately 6.7 acres.
Shown is how the plant might be expanded in future for doubling of capacity and
even greater capacity if needed.
Overhead of Estimated Project Costs for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
(Exhibit H).
This overhead shows total costs.
The total Capital Cost is $3,200,000 for a 300,000 capacity.
Otsego portion of costs is 2/3 of totals, or $2,133,000 of capital costs.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 4.
B. Sewer Trunk System(John Harwood)
John Harwood, Project Engineer from Hakanson, Anderson Assoc., Inc.
Mr. Harwood presented the Collection System within the City of Otsego.
Overhead: Land Use in the Study Area (Exhibit I)
This displays the Projected Land Use
Overhead: Summary of Residential Equivalent Connections within the
Sanitary Sewer Study Area (Exhibit J)
This shows an extensive evaluation of existing and potential developments.
1,321 of total existing units with potential of 4,163 of existing residential units.
Within the entire study area, with full development, there would be potential
for approximately 10,000 population and potential up to 1,400,000 gallons per day
of sewer flow.
Within this study area, there is approximately 400 acres of potential commercial/
industrial flow.
The long range planning has the full potential of Otsego in mind, but initially it is a small
portion that is proposed to be served.
Overhead -Sanitary Sewer Collection System Overview (Exhibit K)
Mr. Harwood noted the facilities are sized, lift stations are located, lines are
placed deep enough, lines are oversized as necessary so they can be expanded
to serve the entire community. It is expected, in the future, the community will
be fully served with sewer and water.
Overhead - Population projections (Exhibit L)
Shows the projected growth in the 20 year planning for population, commercial
and industrial.
Overhead - Phase 1 Sanitary Sewer Service Area projections for 20 Year Planning
(Exhibit M)
Shows 1,750 new people in 700 new residential dwelling units, service to existing
commercial and to 143 acres of newly developed commercial and industrial users.
Overhead - Phase 1 Trunk System (Exhibit N)
This area is currently undeveloped.
Intention to build a treatment plant and trunk collection system and facilities
necessary to make sanitary sewer service available to this area.
It will bring sewer to the borders of the developed area. If or when ground
water pollution problems occur, availability to services will be there.
Overhead - Phase I Base System
Two lift stations - one at the north end of the project and one at the south
end of project with discharge by force main to treatment plant
located down near the Crow River.
From this Base System, lines can be extended as shown to extend into
development areas and service new developments.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 5.
Overhead - Project Phase Development Pattern
Displaying the Year 1 through Year 15 associated costs of Lateral Costs
Trunk and Sub -Trunk Costs.
C_ Water System (Kevin Kielb.)
Kevin Kielb, City Engineer.
Mr. Kielb presented the Potable Water Distribution System for the eastern side of Otsego.
It is intended to follow along side of the sewer system with regards to initial system
construction and later expansion.
Overhead - Phase 1 Study Area, Phase 1 Service Area and Long Range Service Area
(Exhibit Q).
This is the same area as the Sewer Area.
City has an existing Well and Water Main in place (located by Otsego Elementary
School) Currently about 1,000 feet of water main along CSAH 42.
The current well and water main will be incorporated into the entire water system
for the City.
3 components of the Water System:
1. Source or supply (wells)
2. Storage
3. Distribution System
Looked at long term needs - entire study area which must be planned for now.
Considered residential flows, commercial/industrial flows and fire flows.
Overhead - Water Service System Overview (Exhibit U)
Shows the Implementation of Phase 1 and Long Range Implementation
Sighted towers and wells at equal spacing throughout the system
Depicts size and location of water mains
Overhead - Potable Water System Study Summary of Report (Exhibit R)
Displays 5 year cycles including construction and costs for twenty years.
1998 Project amounts to $2,315,000 including construction, engineering,
and administration.
6. System Financing (John Harwood I Tom Truszinskil
John Harwood noted the initial costs for the Wastewater Treatment Facility are
$3,200,000 construction and in year 2010 a $2,200,000 expansion. The Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Faciities with initial $1,400,000 base trunk system also initial expansion into
developed areas of which $739,000 is trunk. Every 5 years or so anticipate additional
facilities expanded into developmental areas. The Potable Water Supply with initial
construction of $2,315,000. These figures were given to Mr. Truszinski to be put into a
fiscal evaluation for financial feasibility to the City. Also given to him were estimates of
annual Maintenance and Operation expenses with each facility.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 6.
Mr. Tom Truszinski, Juran and Moody, Finance Advisors.
Mr. Truszinski, with the Engineers assistance, attempted to be as conservative as possible
with the numbers. Tried to give the most accurate costs - looking at the future
improvements and taking those costs with 1997 dollars and an inflation factor increase to
give a better estimate of what costs might be in the Year 2008 etc.,
What was done, was to increase user fees and connection charges to keep in line with
those costs.
He explained for financing of the Sanitary Sewer Collection System as well as the
Treatment Facility pursuing a low interest loan and possibly some grant funding through
the Public Facilities Authority. The way the Public Faciities Loans are put forward are -
they are a 20 year financing with level debt service payments. The problem this can
create is when Otsego is anticipating new development to occur, that puts an undue
burden on the system right away. Which means a need for a significant amount of
capitalize interest or borrowing money into the Bond Issue to cover upcoming principal
and interest expenses.
Mr. Truszinski described this situation to Terry Koma, Director of Public Facilities
Authority. What he has been allowed to do is deviate from State Policy and structure this
Bond in such a way that Otsego wouldn't have to go with level debt service.
Water System can not go through the Public Faciities Authority for financing. The City
would be looking at the conventional market for financing the Water System.
Overhead - Project Cost Analysis (Exhibit S)
Outlines two forms of revenue in connection charge and user charges for
the Potable Water System, Sewer Collection System and Wastewater
Treatment System.
Overhead - Wastewater Treatment Improvements Cash Flow Analysis (Exhibit T)
Outlines the total debt payment for this project which Mr. Truszinski reviewed.
Overhead - Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements Cash Flow Analysis (Exhibit U)
Outlines the total debt payment for this project which Mr. Truszinski reviewed.
Overhead - Potable Water Supple System Improvements Cash Flow Analysis (Exhibit V)
Outlines the total debt payment for this project which Mr. Truszinski reviewed.
Presentation by Staff ended at 7:58 PM.
Mayor Fournier opened for Public Comment. He asked everyone to state their name,
address and phone number and limit comments to three minutes or less to allow
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 7.
others to speak. Questions not immediately answered will be answered by phone or letter.
Rod Bengtson, 14340 89th Street NE, 241-9282.
Questioned why the City Policy is not printed on the City's letterhead.
Stated concern City is going into this project without any primary customers. Feels the
City will either pull this off or go bankrupt, which is his concern as he will be paying for it.
Stressed the Council to use common sense.
His questions: Can Council give the number of the overall cost.
John Harwood answered that with 1997 dollars the Trunk Portion of Sewer System for
Major portion of Water System and Treatment System approximately $13,200,000 over
20 years.
Mr. Bengtson ask if the City has fall back system.
John Harwood responded for the first phase of base trunk system is $1,400,000. In
addition the first phase of Treatment Plant which is shared by Otsego and Dayton is
$3,200,000. The first phase of the Water System is $1,400,000. Therefore Phase 1 is
approximately $6,000,000.
Mayor Fournier stated if the projected development does not take place as planned, it
could come out of the General Fund. As the economy picks up, it would be paid back to
the General Fund.
Mr. Bengtson asked if there are any committed customers at this time.
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator answered with the list of businesses that
have indicated to her that they will hook up (5 businesses).
Mr. Bengtson asked about other related costs.
Mayor Fournier responded that all costs are figured into the project.
Mr. MacArthur responded that what has been presented for the first phase of this project
will be user financed. The City is not talking about special assessments to existing
residential for quite a period of time. When the City goes into that, the City has to clearly
follow the State Law and prove benefit to those properties.
Mr. Bengtson asked who will manage the project.
Mayor Fournier noted at this time no manager has been appointed. If the project is
approved by the City Council, such an appointment will be done.
Janet Kuklock, 6741 154th Lane NW, 427-6184.
Spoke in opposition of the proposed location of the facility on the Wayne Lehn property.
For over a century this has been farm land for her family to enjoy nature. Doesn't feel
anyone would build or purchase a home near this location. Doesn't want to see this prime
farm land and river lots used for the plant location. Concern with environmental and
wildlife impact. She encouraged the Council that they have other choices and to preserve
their Heritage.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15,1997, cont'd. Page 8.
Edmund Sworsky, 5640 Quilley Avenue, 428-2339
Present on behalf of Tom Koerwitz and also himself.
Mr. Sworsky read a letter (Exhibit W). Letter basically supported a Sewer Project but
spoke against the location and marked other optional sites for the Council to consider.
The current proposed site would be viewed by too many current residential.
Ron Pouliot, 8110 River Road, 441-2811
He questioned Mayor Fournier if he is willing to put this on a referendum.
Mayor Fournier didn't feel the structure is there under State Statute to allow that but
wanted to refer this to the City Attorney.
Mr. Pouliot asked if storm sewer and streets are included in the costs.
Mayor Fournier responded those costs are paid for by the developers.
Mr. Pouliot noted for everyone to read the Minneapolis Star and Tribune (9-15-97) on
what happened in Buffalo.
Steve Ackerman, 8217 Packard Avenue.
Supported the Wastewater Facility and Water System. He feels it is inevitable it will come
and the longer the City waits, the more it will cost. Current prices for mound is between
$8,000 and $12,000 and a well is about $4,000 and these systems are temporary.
All the surrounding communities are growing with commercial and industrial and nothing
is happening in Otsego. Mr. Ackerman also questioned the setbacks from shorelines will
be changing in Year 2000. Mr. Ackerman said if anyone has questions about what he has
said to contact him.
Grover Stauff, 14886 NE 70th Street, 441-1914
He understands that existing homeowners do not have to pay for this project.
Mayor Fournier responded that is correct until they are a user.
Mr. Stauff asked what kind of protection there is to keep that policy in force.
Mayor Fournier said this Council can not bind future Councils.
Mr. Stauff asked if an existing homeowner sells his house, and it is in the sewer area, will
the new owner have to hook up.
Mayor Fournier said only hook up when you ask for it. But, he also explained about the
Point of Sale Ordinance.
Cliff Noll, 15420 89th Street.
Mr. Noll asked what percentage of the Phase 1 Area is in the Flood Plain and concern
with well going into a Flood Plain.
Mr. Kielb explained how the well head will be protected and 2 feet above the flood plain
as required by the State.
Steve Johnston, Landform Engineering Company, 15500 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata.
Representing a developer who currently has 120 acres under contract and is looking at
additional property.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 9.
The City has previously received correspondence from him regarding his concerns with
the proposed assessment amounts.
They support the project but concern with the proposed assessments. If the developers
can't support development with these numbers than the residents should be concerned.
His client is developing in Rogers and their land costs are about $12,000 per acre
currently. Add to that a $3,000 per acre assessment you come up with $15,000 total. The
figures presented here would have an equivalent assessment of $15,400 per acre.
Therefore over $400 per acre higher than Rogers and not factoring in paying anything to
the property owner. In order for the development to work in Otsego, you must be
competitive with surrounding communities. If not, developers will not be able to
financially develop in Otsego. He encouraged the Council to consider all options.
Eugene Goenner 12867 83rd Street
Mr. Goenner referred to the Report where Otsego needs 80 REC per year.
In the past five years how many years has Otsego met that number which he stated only
one.
Mr. Licht went over the totals of home permits for the past 5 years with the average of 53.
Mr. Licht explained that basically for the last 2 or 3 years there has not been sizable land
developing. When there was, County Ridge and Antelope Park the surge was there at that
time.
Mr. Harwood explained the 80 Connections is a combination of residential and
commercial/industrial. Much of the commercial growth can't occur now because of the
lack of sewer.
Mr. Goenner went on to say that if the 80 RECS are not met, money will come out of the
General Fund. He understands that currently the General Fund is running near deficient.
Mayor Fournier disagreed stating the General Fund is in good shape.
Gary Groen, City Accountant, responded the General Fund had a fund balance of
$325,000 which represents about 25% to 30% of expenditures.
Mr. Goenner asked if the General Fund has to be used, the City might have to raise its
levy and the State has a maximum levy limit in place.
Mr. Truszinski noted that is just for general administration of the City and wouldn't apply
for debt service.
Eugene wanted clarification if the levy can be increased for an old debt or just new ones.
Mr. Truszinski responded since the Public Facilities Authority Loan and Water Loan are
General Obligation Bonds in nature, if the connection fees and user fees are insufficient to
pay debt service in that particular year, the City would be allowed to raise the taxes
outside the levy limits to make good on that Bond payment or that next year's Bond
payment. In subsequent years the City wanted to keep the levy high and replenish the
General Fund the City would be dependent upon levy limits but levy limits are in place and
was not going to pay off the Bond issue the City would not be able to keep that levy high.
Mr. Goenner asked if the Council can change their mind where the line is placed in
residential areas.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 10.
Mayor Fournier replied yes.
Richard Koppy, RLK Associates, representing John Darkenwald.
Mr. Koppy stated John Darkenwald's family owns 200 plus acres in CSAH 42 and 101.
He had two points:
1. The Sewer and Water Project are not a benefit to the Darkenwald's property
and must show a benefit and the cost of project do not pass the benefit test.
2. Would like to see a couple to things added to Sewer Policy (Exhibit X)
The Darkenwald's are looking at a residential project, commercial project, joint
development. They have an existing Wastewater Treatment System. They will add storm
sewer, streets, sanitary sewer, water system serving more than 200 acres that will join the
City's Tax Rolls.
Mr. Koppy stated that in the 30 years he has served in the public works environmental
serving as an engineer, he has never worked for a property owner with this kind of 200
acres of opportunity Mr. Darkenwald has. He is the only property owner, he knows, with
a Wastewater Treatment Plant with a discharge permit into the Mississippi River, on his
property. He also has two domestic drinking wells for the existing development.
Mr. Koppy showed a overhead of a cost comparison to the City Project (Exhibit Y)
He stated they would be willing to cooperate any way they can to expand and help the
City's project.
Wallace Odell, 26 Cannon Drive
Mr. Odell stated the State and Federal levels are concern with the high cost of a
centralized sewer systems in communities that are not ready for development. Recently
the appropriations Committee and House of Representatives have asked the EPA to make
a study why this is and what can be done because they can not continue to finance all of
these needs. EPA responded in 1997 and pointed out a group of factors which influenced
this business and also suggested to serious ways to provide alternate treatments (this was
at the Federal Level). At the State Level, it was found that a few years ago the State
passed Statute 47 LA, (Capital Intensive Services, Private Suppliers) in which State
Legislature clearly stated a policy encouraging municipalities furnish capital intensive
services to use private supplies were practical to do so. He has concerns with risk and
competition.
He doesn't feel there is a lot of commercial and industrial along 101. There is a lot of land
in the Flood Plain or in Green Acres. He feels that it will be quite a few years before
Otsego can be competitive with Elk River, Rogers, Ramsey, Big Lake, Becker and
Hasson, St. Michael and Albertville. Also tough competition for residential.
There are three projects - Nascar, Darkenwald and Mike Emberton, private projects who
are willing to do private services at no risk to the City.
He encouraged the City to look at decentralized systems.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 11.
Sue Donavan, 17201 53rd St NE
Asked to clarify from the Phrase 1 Map, that the treatment plant will go basically in her
front yard and yet she will see no benefit.
Mayor Fournier responded that is correct.
Ms. Donavan stated that this Council will be sending a very negative message to other
Otsego residents if the Council is willing to take property from Wayne Lehn that he is not
willing to give up without doing an extensive and exhaustive search for other alternatives,
which is currently the situation.
Mayor Fournier said he has talked to every landowner in that area trying to find a site and
no one wanted to sell the City a site. The Council looked at what would be best based on
the information they have.
Ms. Donavan asked why this area and why not the Mississippi.
Mayor Fournier stated because the discharge has to go to the Crow River and Federal
Regulations allow very little discharge of treated water to the Mississippi.
Ted Field also responded that a lot of criteria went into the selection of the site. The
Mississippi River versus Crow River discharge was a issue. The current policies are very
very tough on new or expanded discharges to the Mississippi River. From a treatment
cost perspective the City would be better off discharging to the Crow River and a site
closer to the Crow River made more economic sense. Also this a joint facility serving
Dayton and Otsego.
Sherry Lahn, 17155 53rd Street
Ms. Lahn stated the City is planning on stealing her families land for the plant and they
won't even be included in this service. She spoke with the MPCA and they were not
aware of this meeting and were upset since they were to be notified of the meeting. Ms.
Lahn said the plant site is only about a half mile from the Mississippi River and the City
isn't suppose to dump into the Mississippi. They are located in the Flood Plain and
concern with all of the discharge ending up in their back yard, especially in slab town.
Jay Larson, 53rd Street, 428-4920
Mr. Larson stated he just moved into the City. They have a beautiful piece of property
and enjoy the wildlife. He was never told about this sewer treatment plant and feels the
City will spoil the beauty of the country with it.
Sherry Lahn
Ms. Lahn encouraged the Council to carefully consider their actions. Her family doesn't
want sewer and water and encouraged more publication.
8_ Adjourn
Mr. MacArthur reminded everyone that a summary of these comments will be part of the
Facilities Plan that goes to the MPCA and the record will be held open until September
22, 1997, 6 PM for written comments.
Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting of September 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 12.
CM Heidner motioned to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CiNI Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjed atX0VV*;
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City Seal
Additional Attachments
Exhibit Z: Aaenda
Exhibit AA: September 10, 1997 Hakanson Anderson Assoc., Inc. Letter
Exhibit BB: September 8, 1997 NAC Memorandum
Exhibit CC: News article from Elk River Star News dated September 17, 1997
Exhibit DD: September 16, 1997 letter from Susan Donovan
Exhibit EE: September 22, 1197 letter from Steve & Carol Orwoll
Exhibit FF: September 19, 1997 letter from Sheila Greninger
Exhibit GG: September 19, 1997 letter from Donald Greninger
Exhibit HH: September 19, 1997 letter from Russell Greninger
Exhibit II: September 19, 1997 letter from Phyllis Greninger
Exhibit JJ: September 17, 1997 letter from Mary Greninger
Exhibit KK: September 22, 1997 letter from Steven Ackerman
Exhibit LL: September 22, 1997 letter and attachments from Wallace Odell
Exhibit MM: September 22, 1997 letter from Paul Levenson
Exhibit NN: September 22, 1997 letter from George Yankoupe
Exhibit 00: September 22, 1997 letter and attachments from Gilbert Darkenwald