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. . . City Council Minutes January 25, 1993 Page 9 Holmgren indicated that he concurred with the EDA'S recommendation to assist the Company with TIF Funds from Districts No. 1 and No.3. It was the consensus of the Council to postpone a decision on this matter until February 1, at which time, the Economic Development Coordinator will be present to answer any questions the Council may have. 6.2. Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion Terry Maurer reviewed the proposal to upgrade the Waste Water Treatment Plant facility. He stated there were three issues that need to be addressed regarding the proposed upgrade. Service Area Terry Maurer explained that he has proposed a potential service area for the next 20 years which is shown on the map attached to his memo. He explained that the proposed area excludes existing rural developments along the northerly fringe of the Growth Management Plan Urban Service Area. He further stated that the size of the area shown on the map will result in a Waste Water Treatment Plant sizing of approximately 2.2 million gallons per day (mgd) which is three times the current quantity. Discussion was held by the Council whether the service area should be extended further south along Highway 10 and further east along the eastern service area boundary. Terry Maurer stated that if the Council would like to consider expanding the boundaries for services along Highway 10 and along the eastern border, perhaps it would like to consider decreasing other areas that possibly will not need sewer within the next 20 years. He stated it may be appropriate for the Council to consider a second expansion in 15 years which would include these and other areas. Terry indicated he would provide some additional information on the service needs for these other areas. The Council stated that it believed it would need 2.2 mgd before 20 years. otsego Sewer Capacity Terry Maurer explained that the 2.2 million gallons per day would not account for otsego use of the WWTP. Discussion was held by the Council regarding whether or not otsego would like to share the City of Elk River's sewer capacity. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize staff to research the joint otsego/Elk River Sewer Plant usage and to report back to Council. It was further indicated that the City Councils of Otsego and Elk River will discuss this matter at a joint meeting at a later time. State Revolving Loan Fund Program Terry Maurer, City Engineer, suggested that the City Council submit the Waste Water Treatment Plant facility expansion plan to the MPCA to reserve the option of pursuing funds through the State Revolving Loan Fund. It was the consensus of the Council to apply for the Revolving Loan Fund for the Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion.