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4 MAY 12, 1975 Mayor Bohjanen asked if anyone had names to submit for membership on the P &Z or the Park Board. There were no names for consideration. This matter will be discussed at the next meeting. The 3.2% Beer Ordinance was considered. Mr. Locher read the State Law requiring insurance for establishments selling 3.2% Beer. There was some discussion on this and the amount of insurance required. Mr. Bruce Houle, from the audience felt this should be required due to the consequences of minors obtaining beer. Mr. Zelinka asked who had requested this Ordinance. Mr. Locher said the suggestion had come from him.. Mr. Zelinka asked if the City had any liability and Mr. Locher said, No. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski felt that the owner's of the establishments who sell 3.2% beer should be consulted. He moved to table this Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean asked if the "X" rated protion of this Ordinance would not also apply to the Liquor Ordinance and Mr. Locher said, Yes. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council that the,next Council Meeting will be held on May 27, 1975, Tuesday, because of the Memorial Day Holiday, May 26. Mayor Bohjanen also announced that the V.F.W. will be selling Poppies on May 16 and 17, 1975. This is the dates of National Poppy Days. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Volk the condition of the streets. Mr. Volk said the breakup has slowed down and the Road Department is in the process of getting some patching done. Mr. Jaworski said that he would like to get together with Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Volk one day this week and get the list of streets that need repair and what needs to be done and where. He also told the Council that Salvatore Costa graduated from BCA this past Friday, May 9, 1975, and felt that a letter of congratulations should be sent to Mr. Costa. The Council agreed. The subject of Flood Insurance was introduced. Mr. Jaworski said that he understood that any financing guaranteed by the Federal Government would not be approved unless this insurance is available. Mr. Locher said this is so. He read a letter that he had written last year to the DNR disagreeing with the maps designating the flood areas. Mr. Gotwald said he had gone over 12 maps and marked them and sent them to the City Offices. He felt that the maps designating the flood areas definitely need to be corrected. Mr. Jaworski asked about water seeping into basements and was told that this is not covered. Only surface water is covered, not ground water. The Council felt that only two or maybe three buildings in the entire City are located in an area where this insurance would apply. These are the buildings located on Aqua Lane - the Monson residence and the Claggett Buildings.