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`23 Inquiry re A4r. John Capetz, 1265 .Berkeley, St Paul, asked if the lot_ zoning of lot. on the southwest corner of Larpenteur and Pascal avenues (John Capetz) was zoned for a commercial building or an apartment. He was informed that the present zoning permitted apartment house construction. Robert P. Folsom, who said he had been a resident and tax payer of the Village 1835 Arona for five or six years, stated he understood the council was considering the employment of a fiscal agent for our proposed sewer project. Mr. Folsom said that prior to a year ago he was in the fiscal business for a period of years, having set up over 200 bond issues, also that he was a licensed attorney and qualified to speak on fiscal services. Mr. Folsom questioned our need of employing a fiscal agent, stating that some municipalities have been induced to employ a fiscal agent on the basis that he could do certain things for the community that a fiscal agent could not possibly do. On interest rates,' he said these were determined by market conditions and, the credit and character of the municipality. Said the only place where a fiscal agent could possibly effect a saving is when the bond issue is set up. Mr. Folsom stated that the essential services needed by the Village can be provided by our engineer and attorney. P4Qr. Folsom said that whether a fiscal agent is employed or not, the services of a qualified municipal fond attorney will be needed. Folsom said that if we are going to employ fiscal agent service, he would suggest T.G. Even son ~ Associates, Inc., of Minneapolis, on the basis of their experience and qualifications. He also indicated he would be glad. to work with the c ouncil in connection with the seer financing matter at any time. Neon Sign - Building Inspector Christensen recommended approval of Jane Garrott the Neon sign for Jane Garrott Candies in the new shopping Candies center. On motion by Shavor, seconded by Cartwright, it was voted unanimously to authorize the building inspector to issue the permit. Fireman Ray Fire Chief Grumke's letter of October 9, was read, reporting Merkel injury on injury sustained by Fireman Ray Merkel while answering a call at 1636 Garden Avenue. Reports of the injury for our insurance company were attached to the letter. After discussion, Cartwright moved that the papers be referred to the Village attorney authorizing him to file the claim. Seconded~by Utecht and motion carried unanimously. Tank truck Letter of October'9, 1956 from Fire Ghief Grumke was read, requested by relative to the need for securing a tank truck in order ~o Fire Chief improve fire protection in areas west of Snelling Avenue, and for meeting emergencies such as bursting of the 36" water main on .North Dale street resulted in. The matter of working out a mutual aid arrangement with Roseville was discussed in this connection. It was agreed that Mayor Utecht should contact Mayor Kitts of Roseville to see if a meeting could be arranged at which Falcon Heights would be represented by l:4ayor Utecht, Trustee Cartwright and Fire Chief Grumke.