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192 December 11, 1978 ..The City of Blaine is having a Holiday Lunch and Shop Talk for persons responsible for Comprehensive Plans and had forwarded an invitation to attend. There was no comment on this matter. ..Mr. Gotwald had called the office with the figures on the replacement costs of the well and pump house of $16,000. He also fet the figure of $200,000 established by the Council for coverage on the Municipal Build- ing was right. Mr. McGowan had sent a new valuation statement to be filled in for the City. These figures will be included in the new statement. Mr. McGowan had planned on attending this meeting, but had called to say that he did not have all the information requested by the Council and asked to be put on the agenda for January 8, 1979. Mrs. Diane Schilling presented the final plat for Sunset Estates for signa- tures. Mr. Locher said there are several measurements that must be changed. He suggested she take a cipy of his title search to her surveyor and have the figures corrected. Mrs. Chilling said she would. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the signatures of the Mayor and Clerk upon clearance from Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The money for park purposes on this plat has been paid in full. Mr. Schneider said he would like to hear from the persons in teh audience at this point, if there were no onjections from other Council members. Mr. Jim Manning said he was having some problems with Mr. Mobley and had thought this would be on tonight's agenda. Mr. Mobley was not present, but he has consulted with Mr. Locher and Mr. Locher has the information. Mr. Locher said the problem is Mr. Manning had torn down a metal building and reconstructed the building on his lot with no building permit. The structure has been re- tagged twice, but Mr. Manning has continued his construction and has now occupied the building. Mr. Mobley feels there are improper floor drains in the building that indicate a commercial usage. Mr. Zelinka asked if there was a commercial usage intended and Mr. Manning said, No. He had taken this matter to the Planning and Zoning Board and had felt that once this building cleared that Commission, he would be assured of a permit. He said the floor drains are plastic pipes for accessiability for hoses and wires. Mr. McLean said the only points considered before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this building was the set backs and the size of the building. Mr. Manning said he had applied for a permit on October 6, 1978. Mr. McLean asked if it had been approved and Mr. Manning said, No. He said Mr. Moble had asked for plans and specifications. Mr. McLean assured him these plans and specifications are required on all construction in this City and must be presented before a building permit can be issued. Mr. Manning said he had tried to get Mr. Mobley out for an inspection on two occasions - the 1st time Mr. Mobley didn't keep his appointment and the 2nd time, Mr. Mobley refused to talk to him. Mr. McLean said the amin points this Council is dealing with is, no permit, and construction without a permit. He felt he was satisfied with the ex- planation of the holes in the floor. If there is ever any commercial operations in this location, it would be stopped.