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January 9, 1978 59 /14:, Mgbley said be had been contacted by Mr, Effertz who has property on Oak Lane. He want to split out a portion with the existing home and sell. The Clerk reported that Mr. Effertz had been in the office and had obtained a variance form necessary for this split. The matter of the Jonathan Home for Boys planned for the Hensel home was discussed. Mr. Mobley was brought up to date on the action taken by the Council on this matter. Mr. Mobley said he would check the home for possible violations. Mr. McLean moved to inform Mr. David Torkildson that the City Council must see all plans for this building and they will be discussed with the building inspector for conformance. These plans must be received within the next thirty (30) days or the City will be forced to red tag the building. Mr. McLean added there will be discussion with other mutual problems within the Chain of Lakes Park. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unsnimously. Mr. McLean noted that a letter had been received regarding homes in the North West corner of the City that have been erected without any permits being issued. This matter will have to be resolved. Mr. Schneider presented a proposed form for monthly reports to the Coucil. He said they wiykd ve snakker abd nire cinoact, Nr, Schneider reported the auditor will be in the office this week and he should have a preliminary report for the next Council meeting. Mr. Locher presented the letters of credit now on file and told the Council he has established a tickler file on these and will keep the City informed as to the ex- piration dates. Mayor Karth said that most Cities require the roads to be in before building permits are issued. Mr. McLean felt this is so and it's great where large developers are involved, but here the Letters of Credit are allowed to help the smaller builders. There was no discussion under old business, Under new Business, Mr. Zelinka asked if the information guides will be preinted for this year and the general consensus of the Council was that they would be. Mr. Zelinka felt that numbers to be called for assistance should be included. Chief Myhre suggested using the Central Communication number for the animal control. The Clerk will do a paste up for Council consideration. Mr. McLean suggested that some of the home phones listed should be deleted. Mr. Zelinka felt that all Council members and the Attorney should receive the City's legal newspaper. He moved the City subscribe for the Forest Lake Times for each Council member and the Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unaniously. Mr. McLean also suggested a review of the Council expenditures payment. This expenditure has not been reviewed in six or seven years and the costs have risen many time over in that time. Mayor Karth asked if he had an amount in mind and Mr. McLean suggested at least $20.00 more. Mr. Schneider suggested contacting the League of Cities for some comparisons. Mr. Locher said the current government estimate forimileage is 21. Mayor Karth reported that he had talked with Mr. Lee Starr on the matter of settleing fhe density problems in Lino Lakes. There have been two new committees set to study the density problem and the waste management problem, nothing can be settled until these two committees report back. The unfinished list of Council actions was considered. There was some deletions and some additions. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #806 through and including #808. Seconded