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614 House Builaing Inspector Christensen reported on efforts that have numbering been made to correct a few discrepancies in house numbering. After discussion, it was agreed it would be best to continue to handle the matter on a voluntary basis. Fire truck Lynn Matteson appeared before the council in connection with insurance the question of why collision insurance had not been taken coverage out on our fire trucks. Yr. Matteson said this was considered from the standpoint of exposure of our trucks and that the premium for collision insurance was quite high. The premium on this type of insurance, he said, is designed to cover larger cities where there is considerable exposure. In a residential area like Falcon Heights where fire runs are much less frequent, there is not the hazard, Yr. Matteson said. The question of whether our present insurance coverage protects against damage to s truck from a falling wall, was discussed. Yr. Matteson and Attorney Graham were asked to check and report on the matter. Insurance Yr. Matteson suggested that the Village combine its general suggestions liability insurance and liability on trucks either in a single policy or by taking both policies out with one Company so as to avoid the question of liability on the part of one Company or the other. Matteson said that municipalities find they can save considerable on insurance coats by putting their insurance out on bids. After discussion, Cartwright moved that the Clerk prepare a memo covering Yr. Matteson~s suggestions for consideration at our first meeting in May, 1956. Seconded by Hy~strulid and so ordered. Stop signs Public Safety Commission Chairman Sid Bumgardner said the ordered for Commission recommended. installing of stop signs at Califom is California & and Iona avenues so as to make Pascal avenue a thru street Iowa at Pascal between I~arpen tear and Hoyt avenues. After discussion, Cartwright moved that said stop signs be installed, Seconded by Shavor and motion carried unanimously. Pedestrian Sid Bumgardner also pointed out that there was no sign to cross walk inform motorists driving east on Larpenteur of the pedestrian sign crossMalk ahead. After discussion, the Clerk was asked to refer the matter to the County Traffic Engineer for suggestions. Speed limit The question of establishing a reduced speed limit on Garden Garden avenue in the school district was referred to the Village attorney for checking and report. Teen age Sid Bumgardner urged that parents be advised to caution teen speeding age membera of the family against speeding or drag racing, stating where arrests are made for such violations, the teen agar is required to appear in Juvenile court. Tatum Street Yrs. E.C. Hallanger, 1875 Tatum, reported that the street sign sign at Larpen- for Tatum at Larpenteur would be more noticeable if moved to tear the north side of L;arpen tear on Tatum. Shavor moved that the Clerk request the County Engineer to move the Tatum street sign from its present location south of Larpenteur to the north side of Larpenteur at Tatum. Seconded by Cartwright and so ordered. i~ 1 1 J