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1 AUGUST 25, 1975 After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to designate the last two rows of chairs on the West side of the building as a no- smoking area and instruct Mr. Gunderson to so mark them. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. On considering the "Actual Use Report" for the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, Mr. Zelinka requested an itemized list of the expenditures in each fund in order for them to be transferred. With this request, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the figures as presented by the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reported that Mr. Barton had confirmed the Special Meeting scheduled for September 9, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. for a progress report on the sewers. In this same line, Mayor Bohjanen had received a copy of the report sent to Mr. Boland. This report recommends the full flow gravity system. The Clerk was instructed to make copies for all Council Members. Chief Myhre presented some suggestions for incorporation into a new dog ordinance. The Animal Control people feel that the eight ordinances presently in force are inadequate and hard to enforce. It was suggested that these ordinances be repealed and a new one written. It was also suggested that instead of licenseing the dogs, that they be registered. This would make the dogs easier to identify and would be more effective since the animals would have to be registered once. Cheif Myhre was asked if he could get a copy of such an ordinance and he said one community has one and he will get a copy. Chief Myhre also reported that when the animal control is on patrol, the phone calls to the Police Department are reduced to practically nothing. He recommended employing them for two hours per week on a permanent basis. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to use the Animal Control for two hours patrolling per week for a three month period. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen had also received a letter noting the dates scheduled for hearings on the sewer problem. A copy of this will be sent to all Council Members. Mayor Bohjanen had received a petition from residents of Birch Street protesting the 55 MPH speed limit posted on that street. After some discussion, with several other streets being named as having the same problem, Mr. Jaworski moved to write to the Anoka County Highway Department requesting that these speed signs be changed from the 55 MPH to 45 MPH. The streets to be included in the request is Birch Street from Highway 49 to 20th. Avenue and the service road on the east side of 1 35 E. The letter is to be sent to Mr. Paul Ruud with copies to the County Commissioners. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen set budget hearings for consecutive Thursdays beginning September 11th and going through the 25th. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Volk for a report on the road work. Mr. Volk said that materials were being hauled in on this day. The equipment should be here on Wednesday and actual work will begin on Thursday.