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74 December 11, 1972 Mr. Marier reported that there had been no P &Z meeting therefore he had no report. Mr. Zelinka reported that there had been no Enviromental or Personnel meetings. He had no report. There will be a meeting of the Personnel Commission on Wednesday, December 13, 1972 and an Enviornmental Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 1972. Mr. Locher reported that the Auditor's office had accepted the payments that we have received for the Special Assessments in the U. S. Lakes Addition #2, but we cannot accept any more for this year. The Clerk can accept the payments for a l l years except 1973, these have been put on the tax rolls and will be collected by the Auditor's office. Also in the future the Clerk can only accept payments up to the 15th of November. After that date the assessments are put on the tax rolls. Mr. Locher reported on correspondence concerning the b i l l from Johnson Plumbing for the repair of the airconditioning unit. They felt that the installation of the fence was too close thus causing the unit to overheat. Mr. Gotwald asked if we have a maintenance contract on the unit. No one could remember if we did or not. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay the bill. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Locher had checked with several agancies on the launching of a helicopter adjacent to Old Highway #8., and found that there are practically no restrictions for these machines. They can be launched from and landed almost any place. Mr. Gotwald had contacted Mr. Jewel of the Forest Lake School District about the truck and tanker that they used for pumping sewage and are now putting up for bids. The truck is a 22 ton, 1966 Ford withLa 5200 gallon tanker. They have $7000.00 invested and would like to get around $5500.00 out of it. Mr. Zelinka and Mr. Jaworski will take a look at it, and Mr. Marier thought he would be able to see it too. Mr. Marier gave Mr. Bohjanen's report. Mr. Bohjanen felt that out water and sewer rates as listed in the Ordinances are too low. This will be discussed lated in conjunction with the Ordinances. Mr. Krause appeared before the Council in response to a letter concerning the small business he operates from his garage located on Ware Road. He said that he has been operating seasonally since 1971. Mr. Locher read the part of our Ordinance that covers such operation. This Ordinance became effective on August 5, 1971. Mr. Krause said he Sales Tax Permits dated prior to that date. The Council asked that he bring them to the office so that a copy may be made of them for our records. Mr. Krause asked about the requirements for a sign. At the present time he doesn't have one, but is thinking about putting one up. He was told that he must fill out a sign application form. He can get this from the Clerk. Mr. Locher was asked if Mr. Krause needed a special use permit. Mr. Locher said, No, that if he was in operation before the Ordinance became effective, then he would come under the grandfather clause. Mr. Krause said he would bring in the permits for the Clerk to copy. Mr. Marier thanked him for responding to our letter. 1 The Council returned to the discussion on water and sewer charges. Mr. Weigly from the Water Products Company was in the audience and said he had a copy of charges used by the communities surrounding the Twin City area. He asked if the Council would like to take a look at it. Mr. Zelinka said Yes, and thanked him. Mr. Zelinka read some of the charges but since the list is quite extensive, the Clerk was asked to make copies III for all Council members. Mr. Marier read part of a letter from North Central announcing a raising of rates for natural gas.