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297 7/10/72 Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. Locher to see if he can find any existing ordinances on this. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Cardinal felt the nuisance ordinance would handle the sign problem. Mr. Zelinka reported that due to vacation conflicts he was having a problem getting together with the Personnel Commission for a meeting on the requirements for a full time man. However, he will set this up with Mr. Carey within a week. He asked Mr. Jaworski to sit in and give information on duties, etc. He hoped they could meet on August 6th and have something to present by the second Council meeting in August. On Mr. Locher's recommendation, Mr. Marier moved to allow Mr. Locher to take a copy of our ordinances to the Anoka County Law Library and that the Clerk keep them up to date. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Locher read a letter dated June 29th by Loosen Plumbing & Heating regarding the damage to the new pumphouse caused by vandals. Mr. Gotwald'stated that someone had thrown rusty water on the surface which stained the epoxy cement; as the stain would not come out, this resulted in having to chip out the epoxy and refinish the spot. He noted that the insurance company would definitely have to pay for this as we have not accepted the pumphouse. Mr. Locher said he had the deeds ready, but until we have final approval by the Engineer he will not draw up the acceptance papers. Mr. Zelinka commented that it was funny they hadn't dealed the surface; Mr. Gotwald said it is a 3M product they don't seal. Mr. Locher reported attending a meeting of municipal attorneys at the Bar con- vention where they were told that there are Federal funds available for pol- lution control abatement which we could receive for sewer interceptors. We could apply while we are waiting the determination of the Metro engineering study; such petitions are acted on in 30 days. There is no money for laterals. Mr. Gotwald reported on the Metro Sewer Board Sewage and Waste Control Regula- tions, noting that it deals only with Metro lines, and since we have no Metro lines and no utilities ordinances this can be set aside. He stated that he had completed copies of a utilities ordinance and sent it previously to the Attorney and Council for review. He commented that although penalties and costs would be received, it will cost us something to investigate and for legal fees. He stated that none of the other minicipalities he checked with have adopted this per-se, but have most of the regulations in their own ordinance. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Gotwald if he was recommending that we hold back until we have our own system. Mr. Gotwald said Yes, and that we should police the industrial wastes when they come, but we can have our own local ordinance to cover this. Mr. Zelinka moved that the Clerk send a letter to the Metro Sewer Board telling them that we received the copy of the regulations and are considering them. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Marier thought this letter had been authorized at the last meeting. The minutes were checked. Clerk said such a letter was suggested but she was not instructed to write one. Mr. Zelinka withdrew his motion and then moved to have the Engineer draft a letter to be sent to the Metro Sewer Board indicating which document had been received and stating it was being held for the present time. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Jaworski felt that it should be definitely stated in the minutes tha the Clerk is directed to write a letter. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Bohjanen if he want - ed a motion on every letter to be sent. Mr. Bohjanen felt ti would clarify things on this one. Mr. Zelinka agreed, saying that we want to keep MSB off our backs by letting them know -we received it and what our position is. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Bohjanen if he is establishing policy that we make a motion on all letters that we want written. Mr. Bohjanen stated that we have to specify