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_ ~~~ Fire engine Trustee Cartwright read a letter from Fire Chief Grumke, regarding fuel pumps, (1) having fuel pumps on both fire engines checked against vapor hydrants & locking (2) proposed installing fire lines or culverts under each water lines roadway at Larpenteur and Snelling to reduce fire hazards and provide for keeping the drainage area pumped out (3) ask Water Department to install a hydrant on each corner of the Snelling-Larpenteur intersection (4) extend water main from west end of Hollywood Court so as to provide hydrant service for St Mary's street, the Hermes shopping area and the Grain Terminal. Water situation In this connection, Attorney Graham reported. that the Board of Water reported on by Commissioners, City of St Paul, have Nick Labalestra's request attorney for water main extension to service his restaurant building, also our council's letter regarding installation of water lines and hydrants at locations on Larpenteur west of Snelling avenue, a request from N.L. Hermes to increase the size of the water main serving his shopping area, and other requests for extension of water mains outside the City from communities other than Falcon Heights. These matters, Mr. Graham said, were referred to St Paul's technical committee for review and report. Firemen's Regional A letter from Fire Chief Grumke was also read, relative to Association meeting of the Capital City Firemen's Regional Association meeting at and the S~ Croix Valley Firemen's Regional Association at the V.H., proposes Village Hall and Fire Station in October. In the same letter, painting the Fire Chief suggested that the firemen's dormitory, shower dormitory,etc. and kitchen be given a second coat of paint to improve appearances. It was agreed that the Fire Chief should secure two or three bids on the paint job for consideration at our next meeting. Fireman Schultz Letter from Fireman Stanley P. Schultz was read relative to brother-in-law his brother-in-lax, Chester Sorenson, staying at the fire as sleeper station as a sleeper until Schultz' home is completed, with the understanding that Sorenson would not serve as a volunteer or answer fire calls, but would answer the phone, help clean up the station and do any work assigned to him by the Chief. Schultz indicated his brother-in~law would like to join the Department as a volunteer after the first of 1957 when he will be 21 years of age. After. discussion, Utecht moved that the matter be referred to the Fire Chief with power to act as he sees fit. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried. Checks The matter of prompt handling of checks in payment of claims against the Village was brought up by the Mayor and discussed at some length. Obscene The Mayor asked as to what could be done to eliminate the sale magazines of obscene magazines in the Village and reported that he had talked with a store owner in this connection. Bldg. permit Application for building permit and plans covering the proposed Gray's Drug remodeling of the store at 1550 West Larpenteur, including Store new ceiling and floor, was received from the Northeme Shopping Center, inc. and Associated Investors. After discussion, Utecht moved that the building inspector be authorized to issue the necessary permit. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried unanimously. Primary Election On motion by Utecht, seconded by Shavor, it was voted unanimously to Judges appoint as election jud es to serve at tthh Primary Election, Sept. 11, 1956, Mrs. Janet Otis, ~rs. Anne Hustruli~ a1~d Mrs. Vera Thorne for