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7/10/72 299 Mr. Bohjanen read a letter from Mrs. Edward L. Schneider inquiring whether they could put a mobile home or build a 21 car garage on their lot at 6857 Lakeview Avenue to house her mother -in -law, and noted that we have allowed some trailers in an eiergency. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Gotwald how the State code affects trailers. Mr. Gotwald said they are working on a comprehensive construction code. Mr. Locher and Mr. Marier noted that the State is splitting the zoning and construction sections and that we can regulate such things as we have a zoning code. Mr. Marier moved that we sbnd this matter to the Panning and Zoning Board for a recommendation, and that a letter be sent to the Schneiders asking them to appear. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter received from Congressman Blatnik on senior citizens' housing; this will be filed. Mr. Bohjanen asked if anyone had attended the Forest Lake meeting on a Community Services Director. Mr. Cardinal said he was unable to attend and had called the Chairman of the Park Board, but he couldn't attend either. Mr. Bohjanen said he had received notice too late and couldn't go. Mr. Marier said he did attend and gave a report noting the following: 1. The community school program would use the facilities available, such as schools and parks and keep them open at the convenience of the program. 2. They will expand the activities for the elderly and middle -aged; this would be close to the concept of adult education. 3. They plan to hire a Director at about $10,000; half of that is available 4. Wyoming, Forest Lake Village & Township and Scandia are definitely interested, 5. There will be an advisory board for each area. 6. They thought something could be worked out with the Centennial and White Bear school districts so that all in Lino Lakes could be involved. 7. They plan to levy one mill to finance the program this year. Mr. Marier felt the questions were whether Lino Lakes wants to be involved, what the cost will be now and in future years; and how to work something out with the other school districts. There was discussion. Doris Pease gave details on programs in Anoka School District, Blaine and Centennial. It was decided that Mr. Marier should attend the next meeting at Forest Lake and get answers to our questions. Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Jaworski both expressed a wish to go also. Mr. Bohjanen noted that we had received a letter from the County on what they have for joint - purchasing. Mr. Jaworski didn't feel they had much and that they should have items such as tires and police cars. Mr. Bohjanen thought we could talk to them about expanding their list. Mr. Bohjanen asked of small purchases in the garage couldn't be worked out on a petty cash basis, so that the requisition could be brought in when the total came to $25.00. There was considerable discussion on how to handle this. It was finally decided that the $25 petty cash funds should be used and replenished when gone; no requisitions would be necessary for these items. The Clerk was asked to work out a written procedure for handling all purchases. Mr. Bohjanen had talked to Mr. Locher about a fire contract which had been re- cently drafted between the Treatment Center and the Village of Circle Pines. He felt that they should have informed us and Lexington that they were working on such a contract; this had been handled poorly. Mr. Locher stated that the Treatment Center can act as an individual in contracting for fire service over and above those provided by the community. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the Lexington Mayor had commented that he didn't know how the Administrator at the Center could negotiate the contract when it had to go through the State before.