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[~' ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1977 Page 3 Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele the transfer fee to be charged in the transfer of all General Corporate licenses be $15.00 to cover administration costs, provided there is not a change in the type of business being conducted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. After discussion by council, Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the Off-Sale Malt Liquor and Cigarette licenses for Hamline Foods, 1579 Hamline Ave.. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "any": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmem McGough, Steele and Labalestra the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried Mayor Warkentien read a copy of a letter Mr. Mike Heffron, Manager of the Minnesota State Fair had written to Mrs. Martha Norton, Chairperson of the St. Paul Planning Commission, expressing his opposition to the Fairview Avenue extension. Mr. Heffron included with his letter a copy of the resolution drawn up by the Fair Board stating their opposition. Mayor Warkentien also referred to an article from the St. Anthony Bugle, Nov. 1977 issue, which he read to council. The article was in reference to the Kasota and Fairview Avenue extension proposal. No action was taken, matter was tabled. pis TRANSFER FEE GENERAL CORP. HAMLINE FOOD OFF-SALE AND CIGARETTE LICENSES TRANSFER ROUTE - FAIRVIEW EXTENSION SOUTH A letter from the Chief Administrator Richard J. METRO WASTE Dougherty of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission CONTROL was discussed by council. Mr. Dougherty is requesting ASSIST IN support from the Metro area communities to oppose LEGAL ACTION possible litigation proceedings being threatened by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. U.S.E.P.A. maintains the permit expired June 30, 1977 which was issued for the construction of an approved wastewater treatment plant. The plant is currently under construc- tion and Mr. Dougherty is requesting communities to write letter to legislators requesting an extension of time on the permit so the construction can be completed.Mr. Dougherty emphazied the cost of court proceedings in this matter could be rather costly. He also stated that Metro is spending over $250 million dollars to bring the plant into compliance already. Engineer Lemberg recommended council support of Mr. Dougherty's request to avoid further expense in possible litigation proceedings.