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December 26, 1972 Mr. Bohjanen felt that we must make an honest bid on the unit. Mr. Cardinal moved to run an ad for a truck and tanker in our legal paper. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. The Clerk is to get the specs fr -m Mr. Juhl of the Forest Lake School District. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher if our Federal Revenue Sharing monies could be used for this purpose. Mr. Locher said, Yes, the way he understood the law, this is one of the areas that the money could be used for. Mr. Marier said the motion had been made and passed that the Federal Revenue Sharing monies were to be applied toward our budget. The Clerk asked if he meant the 1972 portion and the 1973 share should both be applied to the 1973 budget. Mr. Marier said Yes. Mr. Locher reported that he has set up a meeting with the Metro Sewer Board. Also he reminded the Council of the January 3, 1973 meeting with North Central Public Service and the Circle Pines Council to be held here at the Hall at 8:00 P. M. Mr. Cardinal said that he would be unable to attend due to conflict of meeting. Under Old Business, Mr. Cardinal reported that a couple of the Hockey Coaches from the Centennial Hockey Asso. had gotten out of line with Mrs. Billik. They had said they would flood the rinks on a voluntary basis if the Village couldn't get it done. Mr. Cardinal said this was fine and they would probably do it when the weather was fairly warm but he wondered how many would show up when it got cold. He has a good crew now and he would prefer to keep it the way it is. He likes to save money for the Village as well as anyone but felt that this could cause more problems and cost more in the overall picture. Mr. Marier suggested that if they wanted to assist the boys who are flooding fine, but otherwise leave things the way they are. III Mr. Bohjanen asked to have Mr. Backlin lower the flag to half mast on December 27, 1973 as requested by the President in honor of Harry S. Truman. There was no new business. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve requisitions #178 and #180, holding #179 and have Mr. Backlin check for another source of supply. SEconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay bills #4868 thru #4983 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Cardinal reported that he and Mr. Jaworski had complied with Mr. Zelinka's request for a name for the fifth member of the Personnel Commission. They would submit the name of Al Thiltgen, Mr. Cardinal moved to appoint Mr. Al Thiltgen to the Personnel Commi -sion. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. The Clerk was asked to write and inform Mr. Thiltgen of the Appointment. The Clerk had brought the Unitrex Electronic Calculator to the meeting and there was discussion on this. Mr. Marier moved to purchase the calculator. Seocnded by Mr. CArdinal. Carried. Mr. Marier asked if the cost of the fence around the pump house could be charged to the construction fund. Mr. Locher said he thought this was proper. Mr. Marier moved to assess the cost of the fence around the pump house to the construction fund. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 9:45 P. M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye Mr. Bohjanen wished everyone a Happy New Year. Minutes approved at January 8, 1973 Village Council meeting Clerk- TrAaiirar