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86 March 13, 1978 Mayor Karth presented the following names for members of the Police Advisory Commission; Mr. Gunnar Kronholm, Mr. Al Ross, Mr. Tom Papin, Mr. Ronald Jaworski, and Mr. Peter Schu- macher. These men would be charged with a review and re- evaluation of the 1974 study that set up the Police Department and an alternate to the rising cost. Mr. Richard Kulaszewicz will be the Council Liason to this commission. There was some suggestion of using some mem- bers from the Personnel Commission but it was felt there could be a conflict of interest. Mr. McLean moved to establish this Commission with the persons as listed by the Mayor and instruct them to present a report on the items; 1) Review the report establishing the Police Department; and 2) Re- evaluate the costs and present possible alternatives. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka suggested that Centerville should be invited to the meeting ans an ex- officio as a liaison contact, not as a voting member. Mr. McLean moved to establish this board as a temporary task force to solve problems as given to them by the Council and to the satisfaction of the Council. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka suggested that a meeting date be set, this Commission should meet at the City HwII and at least once a month. They should select their own Chairman, with Mr. Kulaszew- icz to serve as Council liaison. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The first meeting was scheduled for April 4, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. The Clerk was instructed to inform the members of these actions. A letter had been written to Mr. LeRoy Houle asking that he attend this meeting to explain III his plans for the disposal of the debris at h.iS location on Birch. Mr. Gerald Beach, Tree Inspector, was present and he had also presented the Council with :a report on this. How- ever, Mr. Houle was not present. Mr. Beach asked the Council for direction as to how he should proceed with this matter. The Council suggested he meet with Mr. Houle and see what could be done. Mayor Karth suggested this. be, done, do what he can and then report back to the Council. Mr. McLean suggested Mr. Houle be given a chance to appear before the Council. The Clerk is to write a 'second request' letter and put Mr. Houle on the agenda for March 27, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Mobley reported on the application for a building permit submitted by the Anoka County Park Department for the remodeling and repairing of the Leo Hensel home. Mr. Mobley said this application is incomplete and there are no plans as to what is,to be done. Mr. Mobley said, he needed more information before the application can be approved. Mr. McLean moved to table a decision on this application until more information is available. Seconded by. Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Mobley asked the Council if the law, should be enforeced according to the State Building Code in the areas of occupation permits and the moving, in of families before the home is completed. The general consensus of the Council was this should be enforced. Mr. Mobley also asked if the old building located at the gravel pit just off County Road J and Otter Lake Road could be condemned and destroyed., Mr. Mobley suggested that the PCA. and the DNR be contacted and ask they take a look at this structure. Mr. Zelinka felt there was no need for Council action on this matter of enforcing the State Building Code, this should be done uniformly. Mayor Karth said there is getting to be quite a collection of vehicles in many yards. He felt the ordinance should be published in April and the clean up should be done in May.