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September 9, 1974 After more discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt the recommendations of the Police Commission including the budget of $68,000.00 for the year 1975 and have it functional by October 1, 1974. The estimated extra expenses incurred in 1974 of approximately $6,000.00 to be paid from the General fund. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to adopt the Ordinace establishing a Full Time Police Depart- ment as presented by the Police Commission. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved that a letter of thanks: be sent to the Ynembera of the Police Commission excluding the Council members. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski reported that the road work is progressing. It is a little behind but should be completed in two to two and one half ;weeks. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct the Police Department to establish specs for a new Patrol Car by November 1, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jamorski asked if he could proceed to contact surroudning communities for th er response to either contracting full coverage from Lino Lakes or the possibility of an area wide Police Dept. The Council suggested that he set up meetings along this line. Mr. McLean reported that he had spent some time with Mr. Johnson and he has made good progress in the park department. Mr. Johnson knows what needs to be com- pleted before bad weather such as getting the hockey rinks graded, some shelter for the Hall property and scheduling work to be completed. Mr. Jaworski asked if it wouldn't cost less to construct a shelter for the Hall property and put it on skids. Also, the possibility of renting a satellite for this location. Mr. McLean said some of these things will be taken care of at the budget meetings. Mr. McLean recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board take a look at the stipulations in the Apitz rezoning and see if the requirements have been met. Mr. Jaworski suggested that a file be set up on each rezoning or special use per- mit with the time limit noted and that these be checked for compliance to stiuplations in the granted use. Mr. Zelinka reported that the applicants recommended by the Personnel Commission had been interviewed on an informal basis - or a least two out of three. The Third man had decided that he wasn't interested. In the area of qualifications, it was found that only one had the necessary licenses to qualify. The Council- men discovered that it takes three years work in the field of sewers in order to qualify for a sewer license. After all things were considered, Mr. Zelinka moved to hire Mr. Donald Volk as Superintendent of Public Works at a salary of $860.00 per month until such time as he becomes department head and then the salary would be renegotiated. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1