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September 11, 1978 157 right -of -way and County permission is necessary. This is for City information only. ..Information from the League of Minnesota Cities on an Energy Conservation Program had been received. The Clerk will make copies for all Council members. Mayor Karth reported that Lee Starr of the Metropolitan Council staff would like to meet with the Council to iron out the remaining problems. He will attend the September 25, 1978 Council meeting. Mayor Karth presented the Council with the bid received on the pole building. Mr. Volk said his only question was the legality of the receipt of the bid. The man who was delivering the bid got caught on a traffic jam on the day the bids were to be re- ceived and had called the figures into Mr. Volk at 4:20 P.M. The formal bid had been received in the anvil on September 11, 1978, however, the postmark was dated September 8, 1978. All figures quoted over the phone agreed with the written bid. The total figure for the building is $14,236.00, with $300.00 to be deducted if the company's trusses are accepted. The $12,000.00 for the pole building will come from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. The additional money needed will come from the Park Dedicated Funds. This will be discussed further and pro -rated to the Road and Park Departments. Mr. Schneider asked that this be put on a requisition and the amount to be debited to each department be stated. The completion date is the second week in November. The cost is to be paid at 10% down and the balance upon completion of the building. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to accept the bid subject to the Attorney's ruling on the receipt of the bid, with $12,000.00 f ®p, tie Road budget and approximately $2,000.00 from dedicated Park Funds. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth reminded the Council of the Civil Defense Auction scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 1978. In conjunction with this, Mr. Volk asked permission to put the 1969 Lo -Boy withs:the 5' mower and the 5' snow blower up for auction with a starting bid of $800.00. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing on the planned usage of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for September 25th, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Clerk will see that the notice is published as required by law. Mr. Schneider reminded the Council of the budget hearing scheduled for September 14, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. The levy must be certified by October 10, 1978. The regular Council meeting date is the 9th and that is a legal holiday. The meeting will be rescheduled for the 10th and the levy should be established before that date. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing for the budget with the use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds set forth for October 10, 1978 at 8:30 P.M.. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Clerk was instructed to put the matter of the Statement of Assurances on the September 25, 1978 agenda. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt there had been a misunderstanding in the matter of appointing Mr. Hillyer to a full time position with the Police Department. The appointment was to become effective immediately and remain in effect until Mr. Kirschbaum returns to work. Mr. Kulaszewicz so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz said he had recived a resignation from Mr. Columbe. He is taking a full time position with Anoka County. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to acept Mr. Columbe's resignation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. There will be a meeting of the Police Advisory Board on September 12, 1978 and Chief