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January 12, 1976 received. Mr. Locher was asked to look at these. The Metropolitan Council has scheduled a public hearing in connection with these ordinances for Thursday, February 5, 1976 at 1:30 P.M. ..Permit applications from the Rice Creek Watershed District had been received. These must be filled out in reference to the wells being installed at Sunrise Park and at the Hall Park. Mrs. Ernie Zelinka, member of the Lino Lions Club Lionettes, was present to present some equipment to the Police Department. Mrs. Zelinka thanked the Council for allowing them to attend and make this presentation. The equipment was purchased with funds from a fund raiser sponsored by that organization. Mrs. Zelinka asked Chief Myhre to explain the useage of the items. Chief Myhre said the one piece is used for exactly what it looks like - a giant can opener. This is used to cut through the top of cars or doors in order to free the prople trapped in accidents. The other piece is used to free people from under a steering wheel. This is a pulley type unit. He thanked Mrs. Zelinka and her Club for the gift and said he hoped it wouldn't be necessary to use them very often but if the need arose, it is nice to have the equipment available. Mrs. Zelinka asked the Council to contact her if they know of a need of someone in the community or if there are special needs of the Council. They would like the opportunity to try and assist. Mayor Bohjanen thanked her for the gift and for the offer to assist the Council and the community. Mayor Bohjanen proceeded with the appointments for the year 1976. It III was decided to hear the appointments until a question arose. The ones previously named would then be approved and the one in question would be discussed. Attorney - Babcock, Locher, Neilson, Mannella with Mr. Locher as City Consultant; Engineer - Milner Carley Associates with Mr. Gotwald as City Consultant; Planner - Beckman Yoder Associates with Mr. Short as City Consultant; Assessor - Mr. Arnold Kelling. Mayor Bohjanen said that Mr. Kelling would like to retire and had suggested the City find someone to be trained for this position. Before discussing this, Mr. McLean moved to approve the appointments through the Planner. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried. Mr. Kelling explained that he has basically completed the 1976 assess- ment and work on the 1977 assessment will not begin until around July. He would ask that by that time the City has someone to take the position. He will be glad to train them and will assist in any way he can. There was discussion of appointing Mr. Kelling as temporary assessor. Mr. Zelinka arrived at 8:25 P.M. The general consensus of the Council was that Mr. Kelling could resign the position at his convience. Mr. Zelinka moved to appoint Mr. Arnold Kelling to the position of Assessor for the year 1976. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen continued with the following appointments: