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11-27-72 71 There was discussion on the specs for a new police car. Mr. Myhre reported that he had talked to the County and their next bids won't be let until some time in February, 1973, and there would only be about a $50.00 savings. He felt that we whould go ahead and let the bids on our own. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the cost. Mr. Myhre said the last one cost $2860.00. Mr. Marier felt that we would have to add at least a thousand to that figure. Mr. Marier asked about items #10 -II -12 on the specs. on #IO - he felt that it has been proven that undercoating is a contribution to the rusting of a car body - not a deteriment; #II - why a trailer hitch? Mr. Mhyre said in order to pick up stolen trailers. #12 - why a remote switch for opening the trunk; Mr. Myhre said in order to avoid delays in getting to the equipment needed at accidents and to avoid lock freeze up in the winter. Mr. Marier also questioned the use of 6 ply tires on a car. Mr. Jaworski said these are a safety factor - they are recommended for police cars and the Plymouth is equiped with them. Mr. Bohjanen asked how the council felt - should we let this out for bids on our own or wait for the County? Mr. Marier moved to advertise in the St. Paul and Minneapolis papers for bids to be ran in the morning papers for one week (7 days). Bids to be opened at the December 26, 1972, regular Council meeting at 8:00 P. M. Mr. Locher said that the ad must be run at least once in the Blaine Life since this is our legal newspaper. Last date of publication must be ten days before the date of opening the bids. Seconded by Mr. CArdinal. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to check the last minutes and write an ad for a part time policeman and publish according to the instructions in the last minutes. III Mr. Ros Hamblin from the Neptune Meter Co. appeared before the Council and discussed water meters. The Council requested that he put his information in a letter and mail to the Village before the next meeting. Mr. Hamblin said he would be glad to do this. Mr. Bohjjanen thanked him for his time and presentation. Mr. Locher went through the proposed Ordinances for water and sewer, inserting the figures where needed. Mr. Marier asked that the minutes show that the Council would like time to study these Ordinances before acting on them. Mr. Locher said that since utility billings are usually done by the quarter he would suggest that we start on Jan. 1, 1973, so as to begin at the start of a quarter. The last date of publicatnon for the Ordinances would be December 27, 1972. The Council authorized Mr. Backlin to check and see what size meters we can use and are the homes in the Chomonix area up for the right size. Mr. Locher read the laws pertaining to plumbing inspections as interpreted by the STate Inspector and he interprets to the law to read a "3 - 8 Hr. working days' not one 24 hour period'. There was much discussion on this problem. Mr. Locher had asked the State Inspector for his opinion in writing but so far has not received it. Mr. Locher had looked over the application and bond for Jarasen Sewer Service and found every thing in order. Mr. Cardinal moved to grant the Sewer License to Jarasen Sewer Service Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk was to call Mr. Ray and find out if the lift station in the Chomonix area is covered insofar as insurance is concerned. Mr. CArdinal mvoed to pay the bills #4825 through #4840 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier asked about the gravel. He wanted to know if this was let out by bid. Mr. Jaworski said yes, the b++d was let in the Spring for a certain amount and was delivered