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1 1 1 January 27, 1975 Had received a letter from the State of Minnesota on the matter of Northern States Power proposed increase in rates. A hearing will be held as soon as the Public Service Commission has made an investigation. A letter announcing the change in names - Metropolitan Sewer Boards will be called the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Received $8.75 in municipal fines for the month of December, 1974. Copies of the Centerville Fire Report had been made for all Councilmen. On the matter of the monies to be transferred from the Metro Sewer Fund to the Water and Sewer Operation Fund, the Clerk asked the effective date of this transfer, did the Council wish this to reflect in the 1974 audit? This was the wish of the Council. The Clerk will contact Mr. Hill, Auditor, and inform him of this request. Mr. Marier presented his report from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on .'January' 15, 1975,. Mr. Ed Karth had been re- elected as Chairman and Mr. James Shearen as Vice - Chairman. There had been a request from Mr. Morehouse as to the requirement for starting an auto repair shop at his home. The P & Z needed more information such as: who owns the property, a layout of his plans. He would also need permission from surrounding property owners. He is to be instructed to appear at the next P & Z meeting to answer these questions. The request for a specia use permit from El Rehbein & Son was considered. No one was present to represent this firm so the matter was tabled until a representative appears before the Board. The P & Z had considered the new building permit fees as compiled by Mr. Amundsen. The Board felt that some areas needed some explanation. They requested that Mr. Amundsen appear at the next P & Z meeting to explain these fees. The Board had also considered the plumbing fees as submitted by Mr. Vadnais. They felt that the increases were moderate and recommended approval of this schedule to the Council. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier made note of the fact that there is proposed legislation to ban all hunting in the seven county area. He felt this would be a discriminarorty act against hunters and moved to passe a Resolution to that ef.f.ect; and sent to the Legislature and the Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried, unanimously. Mr. McLean reported on the first meeting of the Park, Recreation and Environmental Board held on January 20, 1975. Mr. Gerald Clausen was elected Chairperson and Mr. James McGeary as Vice Chairperson. There was a general discussion on the Hockey Rinks and the pleasure rinks. The Pleasure rinks will be flooded, weather permitting. There was also general discussion on the need for a warming house at the Hall property and the one at Sunrise needs to be enlarged. 107