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1 1 December 1 1 , 1972 Mr. Ruffing from the Water Products Company appeared before the Council and explained the Rockwell Water Meter. He had brought one to show the Council and also a remote read -out unit. This unit is $10.00 over and above the cost of the water meter. There was discussion on this and Mr. Ruffing answered questions from the Council. The Council set Monday, December 18th, for a special meeting to duscuss the water and sewer Ordinances and the water meters so that they can make a decision at the December 26th Council meeting. This special meeting will start at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Backlin had checked 4 home in the Chomonix area and found difference as to the space left for the installation of water meters. The Clerk was asked to write U. S. lakes and ask that the installation of water pipes be uniform so that the meters can be installed properly. The Clerk- Treasurer's position was brought up and Mr. Zelinka moved to delay until the personnel Commission could review the applicatns this Wednesday evening. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. They will also review the position of a full time supervisor and their recommendation for the next Council meeting. Mr. Cardinal moved to have the Personnel Commission take a look into the billing system for the water and sewer since this will involve more time and possible more personnel. Mr. Jaworski seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk is to make a copy of all applications for the Personnel Commission. Mr. Cardinal moved to allow the use of the Village Hall for Friday, December 15, 1972, by the Happy Hustlers 4H Club for their Christmas party. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Carried. Mr. Zelinka said that in taking a look at the amendment to Ordinance 43A listed as 43C, he found that it was not the intention of the Council to remove the position of the Working Supervisor from all benefits in the Ordinance; just from the hourly pay clause. Mr. Zelinka moved to recind Ordinacnce 43C and have Mr. Locher rewrite an amendment to Ordinance 43A in line with their intentions. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. frr. Jaworski said the Council should be thinking about the "Citizen of the Year" award. He had a name he would like to submit but would do this in private in order to keep the award a secret. Mr. Jaworski also said that at the last Council meeting there had been discussion on the placing of street lights but no decision has been made. He moved to have the Clerk write the power companies and request the installation of street lights at the designated spots. Mr. Cardinal seconded. Motion carried. The information is on Page 5, paragraph 2 of the November 27, 1972 minutes. Mr. Zelinka asked if Mr. Locher or Mr. Gotwald had approached the Metro Sewer Board on the pumping in the Chomonix area. Mr. Gotwald said they are awaiting until we have some facts and figures for them ro present. Mr. Locher said that they hadn't approached them at this time because they wanted to waid until after the 1st thus insuring no charges for 1972. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Locher to read Minnesota Statute 398.32, Sub.l, dealing with the jurisdiction of the County over local governments in the matter of Park Lands. Mr. Jaworski asked if there had been a meeting set up for the Open Space Commission. Mr. Marier said not that he knew of.