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58 January 9, 1978 Mr. McLean thought that taking of minutes in long hand should be gotten away from - points could be missed by this method. Mayor Karth asked if there could be some person just for that purpose — someone who would take minutes and transcribe. Mr. Locher said, Yes, this person could be appointed by the Clerk with the consent of the Council. Mr. Locher read the duties of the Clerk as set forth in the State Statutes. Mr. Zelinka felt there could be a disadvantage in this, in that the Council and the Clerk would lose continuity. It was felt, even if such a person takes minutes, the Clerk would still be required to attend the meetings. After some discussion on the changes needed, Mr. Schneider moved to approve the Clerk's salary of $973.00 per month and the Police Chief's salary of $1528.00 per month as recommended by thePersonnel Commission to become effective January 1, 1978. Seconded by Mri; Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean presented the variance request by Mr. Luther LeVessuer for a split of land located directly to the East of the Sport Shop off Lake Drive. This is a one acre parcel of land to be split into two one -half acre parcels. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval with the stipulation that the remaining one -half acre be combined with two lots owned by Mr LeVessuer in a plat directly to the East. Mr. Locher had researched this matter and Mr. McLean asked for his findings. Mr. Locher reported there is a street platted that separates these parcels of land. The owner of the plat had been contacted for possible vacation of the street and had said he and not considered this, and these parcels cannot be combined without this action. Mr. Locher said the first lot is unbuildable due to the power line. The agent handling this matter, had suggested the allowance of the split with the stipulation that no building permit being allowed on the remaining parcel until such time as municipal untilit facilities are available. There are two storage sheds located on this parcel, however, one is being removed and the .. other is leased to the owners of the Sport Shop for storage purposes. Mr. McLean felt that such restrictions should become a part of the transfer of title. Mr. Locher agreed this could become a part of the title. Mr. McLean moved to approve this split as noted on the certificate of survey, with Tract B being the parcel with the existing residence, and Tract A to include in the transfer of title, the stipulation, that this tract will remain unbuildable for residential purposes until such time as municipal utilities are available. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean reported there had been a call from the Hugo City Clerk relaying a call from Mr. Nethercut in conjunction with the Open Space in the Otter Lake area. The proposal of the bike trail around Bald Eagle Lake and the 27 acres North of County Road 'J' bordering Otter Lake. Mr. McLean felt the owner of this property must be contacted. The Clerk was instructed to contact the owner and ask that he attend the last meeting in January. She is to provide half section maps of the area. Mr. McLean felt that a decision on this matter should be worked out by the middle of February. Mr. McLean reported on some thoughts Mr. Mobely, the Building Inspector, had pre- sented to him. However, he felt this would cover an area that should be con- sidered at a special meeting. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Mobley if he would put this matter in a written proposal and how long would it take. Mr. Mobley agreed to submit a written proposal and felt that he could have it ready in approximately 10 days or so. Mr. McLean said if this was available for the last meeting in January, the a special meeting could be set at that time. 1 1