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(9N Water in yards and basements Flooded base- ments to be pumped out by Fire Dept. Treasurer Olsen reported that because of the rain and frozen condition of the ground, the property immediately south of the Congregational Church is flooded and asked if the Village could do anything about it. Warkentien reported that the County had checked on this drainage problem a few years ago which they found was caused by construction of the new church, .and that the drainage problem could be solved by running a shallow ditch on the south side of the wall from the low ,point in the yard to the Hol ton Avenue gutter. 'Hater in some basements was also reported and discussed. Utecht then moved that the Fire Chief be instructed that the policy of the Fire Department shall be to answer calls to pump out basements flooded by storm water. Seconded by Ni]s en and motion carried unanimously. Load limits & Because of water conditions and the State load limit of It tons, Bus operation. Street Commissioner Christensen reported that buses could not be parked along Snelling Avenue. Load limits for Village streets were also discussed. The following resolution was moved by Stewart, seconded by Nilsen and passed by a unanimous vote: Resolution By reason of rain, snoR and climatic conditions, streets will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless use of vehicles thereon is restricted; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Engineer post all Village streets, excepting Pascal A,.venue from Roselawn Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue, for not over 3 tons axle weight at the same time they post County roads. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried unanimously. Borden's Pure Building Inspector Christensen reported that Borden's Pure Oil Oil Service Service, 1525 Larpenteur Avenue West, wants to replace their to install present oil tank with a tank of larger capacity. Since the oil tank ~ proposed installation xorK~woutfl cost more thaw X150.00, the building inspector was requested to ad~ri.se Borden's Pure Oil Service that a permit will be necessary, and that they should submit plans, showing the location of the proposed tank, etc. Recgz. #110 for postage stamps, paper clips and other supplies for Clerk ' was approved on motion by Utecht, seconded by Shavor. Greater St Paul Letter of March 6, 1957, was read from Mr. William V. Chenoweth, Safety Council- Director of Safety, suggesting that one or more persons to Village member- represent Fal con Heights be appointed to membershi n the ship Greater St Paul Safety Council. It was mated tha appointees could alternate in attending meetings. Stewart moved that each of the following be appointed to membership on said Committee and that the Village pay membership fees and luncheon costs in connection therewith. Seconded by Utecht amd motion carried unanimously..- Willis Warkentien David P. Cartwright Donald E. Arndt ~._. ~~