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1 1 1 January 26, 1981 241 1979 through January 4, 1980. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the disbursements as presented, holding the check for Mr. Vadnais for clarification. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Under Open Mike, Mrs. ,ielores Feitz and Mrs. Jill Kaminski appeared uefore the Council with a proposal for an alternative animal control. Mrs. Deitz is a member of the Humane Society and objected to methods used at the current facility being contracted. She asked the Council to consider a facility in White Bear run by Mr. Tom Engler. Mrs. Kaminski presented some figures and a copy of the proposed contract to Mayor Gourley. The basic fee is $1300.00 per month which would be divided among as many communities as are under contract. This is for a five day week, 8 hours per day. (Phone 426- 4013). Mayor Gourley suggested that Mr. Locher compare the two contracts. Mr. McLean suggested having this operator before the Council for information on his operation. Mayor Gourley thanked the ladies for their time and information. The Planning and Zoning Report of January 21, 1981 was considered. The first item on the agenda was a rezoning request by Mr. Roger Acton. This request is to rezone two parcels of land just North of Cedar Street and West of 135E. The purpose of the re- zoning is to allow for the installation of bill boards on that property. Due to a State Law, lands must either be LI or Commercioi or permits for the bill boards will not be issued by the State. Mr. Short had reviewed this rezoning request and had._recommended that a planned use of the land to include ingress and egress be presented before rezoning Is considered. Mr. Schumacher had talked with MNDOT and had been told that if lands are rezoned for the sole purpose of allowing signs to be installed, the State will not issue the per - mits. Mr. McLean pointed out that there are highway signs directly across the freeway, Also, there is no direct access to this property. He felt that a plan for the use of this land should be presented before any rezoning is considered. Mr. McLean said he agreed with Mr. Short's letter... Mr. Schumacher reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended that this rezone application be considered. Mr. McLean moved that the application for the rezone be denied for lack of sufficient information. Mr. Acton to present a design for the use of the land. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The request of Brian Barrot for the purpose of moving in a home on property located on Birch Street. The parcel of land contains 21 acres. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended this variance to Ord. #78 be granted and a permit be issued for the moving in of the home, with money in leiu 0+ land for Park purposed, insulation to be installed to bring the R factor to 38 and repairs on the outside of the building to be completed per the Building Inspector. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that Ord. #78 prohibits the splitting of lands by metes and bounds but does allow for a variance. Mr. Kluegel presented pictures of the home and reported that the electrical and plumb- ing had been upgraded in May 1978 - the outside of the home does need some work.