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~~) Thereupon, Zdr. McDonough presented to the Council a street profile Street covering Garden Avenue, Maple Knoll Drive, St. Mary's Avenue, Fry profile Street and the Snelling Avenue connection, all as shown on the plat of "Clapp Thomssen Maple Knoll Addition," showing grades on these streets which have been approved by the office of the Ramsey County Engineer. Street grades Stewart then moved, seconded by Lindig, that the street gradea as approved shown on the street profile presented be and they hereby are approved. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Dept. Referring to budget request for the Fire Department for 1954, budget Andrew Hustrulid, Chairman, Fire Department Committee, stated that at a meeting of the Fire Department committee about five weeks ago, at which Fire Chief Swanson Ras present, that the latter in answer to question if there were any items under equipment for 1954, replied that as far as he knew there were only a few minor items. Hustrulid said he understands the Fire Chief now has submitted to the council a request for additional equipment which is.not included in the Fire Department committee's 1954 budget proposal, Hustrulid said the proposed budget for 1954 is essentially the same as for 1953 with three exceptions (1} Increase of X800 in Volunteer Firemen's payroll. The committee, he said, recommends increasing the volunteer firemen's compensation from X1.00 to l~2.00 per hour for attendance at drills and from ~2 to X3.00 for fire time. (2) Other expenses allowed for attending conventions and other meetings attern~d by the Chief and volunteers. As to members being reimbursed for expenses, said that if salary is paid by regular employer that no salary reimbursement is recommended. (3) Committee has proposed increasing reserve from X500.00 to X1,000.00, the proposed increase in reserve to make possible increases in salaries of paid men. The Fire Department committee makes no recommendation as to salaries for paid firemen, since this problem will require considerable study and time. Hustrulid said that a comparision of salaries with other communities i~ not a proper measurement for determing the question - that qualifications, hazards, height of buildings, etc., would have to be considered. Also that in a number of smaller communities, a check shows the Fire Chief and firemen have duties in addition to their fire departanent work. Said that total proposed budget is X17,235.00, about 9~ over laAt year's. The committee, he said, feels that the proposed budget is a minimum for efficient operation. Hartfiel ~.A. Hartfiel, 2157 Roblyn, St Paul, Minnesota, appeared before the Rezoning council to request that the property on the northwest corner of request Hemline and Larpenteur, purchased some 25 years ago by Mr. Hartfiel's father, be rezoned from Residence district '~A" to commercial. Mr. Hartfiel was informed as to provisions in our zoning ordinance which must be complied with in this respect. Gas Building Inspector Howard Christensen reported on inquiries he was installations receiving pertaining to when installation of natural gas could be had. This lead to a general discussion of proposed ordinance on installation, repair and servicing of gas equipment. It was agreed that any suggestions to be included in the proposed ordinance should be sent to our attorney. Treasurer on Treasurer Van Hoven reported receipt of cigarette and liquor tax settlements tax apportionments, also May tax settlement from the Ramsey County Auditor, the latter amounting to X1$,067.53.