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ass Parks & M. J. Elnicky, 1532 West Iowa, inquired as to when the Playgrounds drainage area at Idaho and Snelling would be made into a park. He suggested getting donations from local businessmen for the purpose and that he would donate two ~ benches. It was agreed that the Mayor and Howie Rose would inspect the area and make recommendations. ', Voting A. W. Johnson and Robert T. Liaves appeared before the council Machines to try and interest the Village in the purchase of automatic voting machines. The Clerk was asked to write Mr. ~riaves as to the 1952 General Election vote total in Falcon Heights so they may submit a written proposal. Pedestrian cross- Street Commissioner Seaborn reported that Justice of the walk - painting Peace, Lloyd Riley, said he would not assess any fines ', policing for cross-walk violations until painting of the cross-walk is done. Seaborn said that St Paul was going to eliminate ', the cross-walk between the Golden Rule and Emporium, and ', that if we were going to continue with our pedestrian ', crosswalk it must be policed and policed properly. Mr. Winfrey, representating the businessmen, stated that the problem is not policing, but rather that the cross-walk is not properly painted. He said-there is no comparison between our crosswalk situation and the crossing between the Emporium and Golden Rule. Sid Bumgardner reported having talked with the County ~r.~ffcrEngineer about painting of the crosswalk, After discussion, Shavor moved ', that the Street Commissioner be authorized to have a private contractor repaint the cross-walk and paint in ii the wor ds~Crosswalk~ in each lane. -Stenzinger seconded and motion carried unanimously. ', Village Assemby Hustrulid submitted drawings a.nd specifications covering Hall improvements proposed improvements to the Village assembly hall, includ- ing acoustical insulated oiling, painting, plastering, venting and remodelling of the heating system. Attorney Graham was asked to prepare advertisement for bids covering this work for consideration at the councils June 22 meeting. Sanitary Sewer- Hustrulid reported that in checking with Mr. Duvall recently the question of not including any possible sewage from Question of University-owned real estate within the Village was dis- including Univ. cussed in connection with our sanitary sewer plans, owned land Recommending that it would be desirable to have commitments in this matter, Hustrulid moved that, our attorney be directed to write the University and the State Fair Board, advising them that if any of their property is to be considered in connection with the proposed sanitary sewer project that they let us know immediately. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried unanimously. Lauderdale The matter of adjusting charges in the standby fire standby contract protection contract with the Village of Lauderdale was discussed. It was agreed to have our attorney write the Mayor of Lauderdale that our committee was asked to meet with representatives of the Village of Lauderdale on June 15 regarding this matter, or on some other date prior to our June 22 meeting. J