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June 10, 1974 Mr. Jaworski was absent due to the fact that he was operating the sewer truck. Mr. Backlin had been injured in an automobile accident. Mr. Marier was absent in order to attend graduation ceremonies. Mr. McLean reported that the second ball diamond has been graded. The fence at Lino Park is up, except for the last three post adjoining Luther's Sport Shop and the gates are not in as yet. He will check Sunrise before the campers come in and will also check on Sunday evening before they leave. Mr. Clausen and Mrs. Kendall will assist. He reported that after some discussion with Mr. Beihn, the two young people who will be working with Mr. Johnson in the Parks this summer will be one fully funded person and one who is 75% funded. The City will pay 25% of his salary. Mr. McLean moved to accept this arrangement. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. There was some discussion on the amount on some of the requisitions. The Council feeling that items for this small amount should be purchased from the petty cash fund. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved that any item under $7.50 be purchased from the petty cash. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. In the same line, Mr. McLean moved to increase the petty cash fund to $100.00. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka said that he will be out of town this coming week but that a Personnel meeting will be set up for the week of the 24th. Mr. Larry Johnson is setting this meeting up and will contact the office for notices to be sent out. Mr. Bohjanen reported on the meeting scheduled for June 13, 1974. This meeting will also include a discussion of the Anoka Highway department highway plans. He reminded the Council of the meeting on the llth with Mr. Burandt and the Centerville's Council. He felt that this meeting was necessary for the two Councils to draft a position statement as to Mr. Burandt's report. Mr. Bohjanen had the Clerk read a letter from Mr. Clement Frazer thanking the Police Department for the house check while they were on vacation. They appreciated the watch kept on their home very much. Mr. Bohjanen had received a letter from Delores Knaak, Ramsey County Commissioner dealing with the Battle Creek Watershed District. A hearing is scheduled for June 13, 1974 at 10:00 p.m. in the Hazel Park Jr. High School. The Council felt that they could not approve this project since they have no information. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald to attend this hearing and present the City's stand on this proposal. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen had received a note from Senator Milton with a list of grants available for Park projects. This was turned over to Mr. McLean. He announced that the representative on the Open Space Commission representating this area is Beverly McCumber of Hastings. Mr. Jaworski arrived. He stopped to open the two bids received for the truck. One from Bill Boyer Ford and one from International. After discussion of the deliver date. Mr. Jaworski moved to table a decision on this until this can be cleared up. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski left. Mr. Zelinka moved to send Mr. Jaworski a letter of comendation for stepping into Mr. Backlin's place and to include a badge (a close pin) . Seconded