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FFP October 15, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. LaBuda were in the audience to question the Petition Variance on the installation of Lake View Avenue in the Otter Lake Hills Plat. Mrs. LaBuda under- "'stood that the final decision would be made at this meeting. Mr. Zelinka advised her that the decision on the Variance had been made at the September 23, 1974 meeting and he read from the minutes the stipulations there were attached to the variance. Mr. Zelinka apologized to Mrs. LaBuda for the misunderstanding. 1 1 Mr. McLean had no report to give. Mr. Zelinka stated that the Personnel Commission will meet to discuss the job description for the Police Clerk's job and that he will be able to make a further report by the next Council Meeting. Norm Fritchie from the Centerville Fire Department was also in the audience and he read alletter to the Council in conjunction with _ the -establishment of a VHF Radio channel to be used for fire calls. There was some discussion on this but no decisions were made. The Clerk was asked to make copies of the letter for all Councilmen. Mr. Gotwald discussed the most recent report from Mr. Burandt. He stated that there were discrepencies in the footage cited, cost of the lift stations and estimated engineering costs. Mr. Gotwald felt that the cost for the installation of the Free Flow Gravity System was over estimated. Mr. Gotwald felt that this report was a rehash of all that had been presented to the Council. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Gotwald prepare an evaluation report citing the errors in the report from Mr. Burandt with a cost estimate comparison to be presented at the next meeting. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski objected to meeting with Mr. Burandt and Mr. Boland without technical advice in the face of the statements made by Mr. Burandt. Mr. Jaworski felt that the council was left without any defenses. Mr. Marier felt that the best was is to work through Mr. Boland. Mr.Jaworski stated that he felt there was no way to change the Metro Council stand. Under new business, Mr. Gotwald also reported that Northwestern Bell wants to put a manhole in on Ware Road and there should be no problems. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the request from Northwestern Bell and Mr. McLean seconded the mat i on . Motion carried. Mr. Marier brought up a Cash Flow Report and this was discussed. Mr. Marier felt that this report is necessary in order to determine monies available. He felt he had difficulty in sorting out the many expenditures that are charged to the General Fund. The Cash Flow Report should be on a monthly basis. Under Old Business, Mr. Jaworski reported that he has been advised that the Astro Seat that was specified for the Police Car was not available, and that the seat would have to remain the same according to specifications. Mr. Jaworski moved to advertise for bids for a new Patrol Car. Mr. McLean questioned the delivery date for a new car and Mr. Jaworski stated that he did not think that one could be obtained before 90 days. Mr. Jaworski moved that bids be in by November 12, 1974 with a delivery date after January 15, 1975. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried.