The Legion hall was full of concerned citizens with questions about the city’s plan for the new waste water management plant.

Thursday night’s public forum gave the mayor and city council a chance to speak to Thompson’s residents about how the city plans to pay the $12 million it owes for its share of the cost to build the facility.

It will do so by instituting a Local Improvement Tax to land owners connected to the sewage collection system over a 25 year span.

Mayor Dennis Fenske had positive thoughts about the forum and is optimistic for an outcome that is best for Thompson.

"I thought it went pretty good. Great turnout, 84 or 85 ratepayers turned up, and overall I think their questions were fair with lots of clarification. I think there's a better understanding of where we were at and where we are going to in regards to the need for it and what the options are for payment."

Council will send the information from the hearing to the Municipal Board and will wait on a response before discussing how to move forward with the by-law.