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78 February 27, 1978 Mayor Karth presented a notice on waste management study hearing that is part of the 201 facility. If anyone is interested, he has the information. He also presented the proposal for street lights as prepared by Mr. Volk. Members of the Council already have the estimated road work proposal prepared by Mr. Volk. In the pro- posal for street lighting, there is a sample ordinance requiring the developers to install the street lighting at the time of development. If there were 50 lights installed in this manner, the City would realize approximately a $4,200.00 savings in a one year period. This matter will be studied by the Planning and Zoning Board and the. Clerk was asked to supply the maps from the Electric Companies that have the location of the existing street lights for that meeting on March 15, 1978. The public hearing on the budget was called to order at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Schneider presented the requirements and noted that all had been met. Mr. Schneider presented the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in relationship to the overall budget. Mayor Karth asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Walberg asked for the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and Mr. Sch- neider quoted the numbers as listed in the publication. Mayor Karth asked if there were any further comments or questions from the audience and there were none. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 8:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the budget as published. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion returned to the Jonathan Home for Boys. Mr. McLean commented on the escape of the juveniles from the facilities located outside the fence at the MMTC. Mr. Schneider reported the Citizens Advisory Committee that he is a member of and works with the MMTC, has asked for an explanation of the incident. The juveniles that escaped are housed in the two cottages located outside the fence and are County facilites and have no connect - ion with the operations at the MMTC. There was discussion on the redtagging of the Leo Hensel home and what the next action should be - Mr. Locher said the City can bring action and have an injunction issued. Mr. Locher also questioned the possibility of action against the County for the taking of the lands for one purpose and using for another. Mayor Karth reported the Metropolitan Open Space had left the decision as to whether the operation stays or not, up to the County and the City. Mr. McLean feft this matter should be taken care of and settled. Mr. Kulaszewicz presented pictures Chief Myhre had taken of the LeRoy Houle home on Birch Street. There was also a report from Mr. Beach, Tree Inspector, and a report from Mr. Mobley, Building Inspector. Since Mr. Houle was not present to answer questions, the matter is to be on the March 13, 1978 agenda with Mr. Houle and Mr. Beach to be at that meeting. Mr. Zelinka reported that he had checked into several public address systems, but would like to check further before presenting his report. Mr. McLean moved to request Mr. Zelinka to check this matter of a public address system for the Council chambers and present a proposal for Council consideration. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carr- ied unanimously.