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J- t 25, 1973 Mr. Zelinka reported that the Environmental Commission had met on June 13, 1973 and there was discussion on the effect of their input to the Council and the P &Z. They agreed to look at areas other than the water shed and lake areas that have impact on our environment and will have a recommendation for the Council at the next meeting. There had been no personnel meeting but Mr. Zelinka requested the names of applicants for the Patolman's position so they can be screened by the Comm- ission for recommendation to the Council. Mr. Bohjanen will get these names from Mr. Myhre. The Clerk was asked if James Dupre who is building on 20th Avenue North had obtained a building permit. She said, Yes. She was asked if he had had a perk test and replied that he had. The Council wondered how this area could pass a perk test. The Council requested a copy of the test from Mr. Harless. It was also mentioned that there are many homes in the Lakeview area in various stages of completion as to remodeling or additions. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct the Building Inspector to check these out and report back to the Council on the unfinished ones. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Special Hearing on non - payment of water meter charges in the Chomonix area was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Locher read the letter that was sent to the residents in that area calling this meeting. There were three who had not responded to the letter and were in violation of Ordinance #57 and #57A. There was discussion on the practice of other commun i tes ; some charge for water meters - some do not - some have a monthly rental charge basically the procedure is a matter of Local decision. Mr. Locher asked Mr. Carley if he had any knowledge on this and Mr. Carley said that most communities he deals with requires some sort of payment for the meter - either by the owner or contractor or plumber. Mr. Borovansky had talked to someone in Maplewoord and this was the first time they had heard of paying for a meter. He said he planned to pay for his meter but he thought this was an unfair practice. Mr. Nelson said that they had bought their house with all utilities in and paid for and this meant the water meter. He felt that this was fbIse advertising. He had talked with some sales representative and was told that these meters will be included with the new homes now being built. Mr. Locher said that the cost of the meter is being merely added to the cost of the house. Mr. Nelson said that he had withheld money in escrow when he bought his home but that money has been released and he now has no recourse except to to go to court. He is willing to pay for his meter but felt that the owners were caught in the middle. Mr. Johnson said that there was a general dissatisfaction over things that were promised and not delivered in the area. In most areas he had invest - gated, there was no meter charge but was a required deposit. Mr. Bohjanen said this question had been gone over very carefully and at the time this seemed the most equitable way to handle this charge. The 151