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1 1 1 203 January 8, 1979 pole building for the raising of eeder pits. He will also have two farrowing buildings. Mr. Brown was informed the building would fall under the land use program and he would need a signed petition giving consent from his neighbors. Mr. Brown said he had completed forms for the PCA. Mr. Locher suggested this be handled by a special use permit and suggested that Mr. Brown also check with the Anoka County Comprehensive Health Department. The matter of a legal newspaper for the City was discussed. There had been a suggestion that perhaps the City could designate two papers by Mr. Locher said that is not lega. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Circulating Pines as the legal newspaper. Circulation figures had been presented from the Forest Lake Times and Mr. Schneider suggested, that since both papers provide coverage for the area. this matter should be held over until January 22, 1979, in order to give the Circulating Pines time to compute their figures. Mr Kulaszewicz withdrew his motion. This matter will be on the January 22, 1979 agenda. Mayor Karth informed the Council that one of the appointed members for the Park Board will be unable to serve in that capacity - Mr. Milt Jorgenson. There was some discussion on the possibility of asking one of the members whose term had expired to serve another term. Mr. Zelinka will check and have an answer for the next meeting. Mayor Karth had received a note from Mr. Kirschbaum;s Doctor stating that Mr. Kirschbaum will be unable to return to work until he has had an EMG. This test is scheduled for January 19, 1979. After some discussion, Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to place Mr. Jeffrey Kirschbaum on indefinite Medical Leave without pay or accruing benefits effective January 8, 1979. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The matter of long term idsability insurance was on the agenda. The Clerk was asked to prepare comparison figures for the next meeting. Mr. Schneider gave his report on the increases and decreases in the various funds within the general fund. He pointed out this budget is a guideline and can be adjusted if the need arises. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the following figures for the year 1979: Mayor and Council - $70,725; Consultants - $34, 680; Building- $20,405; Police Department - $153,806; Fire Protection - $18,814; Protective Inspection - $40,770; Other Protection - $5,701; Road Department - $155,583; Shop Department - $1,850; Park Department - $16,528; Utility Department - $8,174; for a total budget for the year of $527,035. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider asked that the matter of the water and sewer rate and the minimum water charges be put on the agenda for January 22, 1979. There was discussion of the recording Clerk and the things expected of that person. There was also discussion of the minutes and what they need to contain. Mayor Karth directed that, beginning as of now, on the motions and actions on those motions are to be recoreded in the Council minutes.