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April 23, 1973 There was a report that the light on Sunset and Main Street is out as is the one on Rondeau and Main. The Clerk is to call the electric com- panies on these lights. There had been ( -a call concerning the Park Bill. It will be heard on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. in room 118 at the State Capitol. Mr. Marier asked the Clerk to read the bill and he explained the major objections; I) the right of eminent domain; 2) the right of taxation 3) the right of other counties to come and take the and if our Village does not develop as soon as is required. There was discussion on this meeting with a suggestion of writing a letter stating our position on this bill. Mr. Marier felt .a letter would be fine but he also felt that some one should be there. Mr. Locher s a i d he woul d attend, Mr. Ze I i nka w i l l TI-ry to post- pone his trip in order to attend, and Mr. L'Allier will also be contacted. Mr. Jaworski called Mr. L'AI I ier and he wi I I try to make the meeting. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Locher to appear and testify for the Village at the hearing on the Open Space Bill. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Reported that the new type - writer is here and asked if the Council would want to carry a maintenance contract. This was tabled until the next meeting. Reported that she had received a tax settlement from the County in the amount of $6,168.95; had receive the Planned Use Report for the Federal Revenue Sharing that must be filled out and returned by the 20th of June, 1973; the $100,000.00 in Treasury Bills had matured on April 12, 1973 and she had reinvested the money; received a "Thank you" letter from Mr. Resch concerning the use of the Ha l I for a meeting. Mr. Wally Hill appeared to explain and answer question concerning the annual audit of the Village finances. There was a question as to why the Police Department was not separated from the general fund. After discussion, Mr. Marier moved to separate the Police Department funds from the General Fund. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen asked if Mr. Hill had had time to look over the reports from the Circle Pines Utility on our gas system. Mr. Hill said, No, that this was his busiest timebut most of the work was now completed and he wi I I look into it. Mr. Zel inka moved to authorize Mr. Hi l l to pro- ceed at his own direction. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Marier reported on the P &Z meeting on April 18, 1973. The layout of the of the For -Jay greenhouses was discussed and explained that they had only dealt with the portion for 1973. The 1974 project will be considered at another time. Mr. Marier moved to approve the 1973 layout to include buildings #12 through #20, a double garage and storage building, fencing on the Old Highway #8 frontage, and screening on the North and South lines with either basewood or green ash. Mr. Jaworski asked where our Ordinance deals with Agriculture enterprises. He was told that this entire portion is one commercial property thus does not create a problem. Mr. Jaworski wondered why an operation needed a plat. Mr. Marier said this is not a