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182 August 13, 1973 Mr. Kenneth Gourley appeared before the Council asking that money he has in escrow at Centennial State Bank be released. The plumbing and electric wiring on his home has been brought up to code and has passed final inspection. Mr. Cardinal moved to release this money. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to write the bank notifying them of the decision of the Council. The Clerk reported that she had received an informational guide for preparing 1974 municipal budgets and had made copy for each Counci 'man. She read the letter from Mr. Charles Lefebvre, Anoka County Auditor, requesting that the Clerk's office continue with voter registration as in the past. There will be additional instructions from his office at alater date. There was a letter from the Attorney General's office concerning an anti -trust suit against, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler Motors. There was a questionnaire to be fi I led out in regards to vehicles purchased by the Vi I lage since 1968. The Clerk and Mr. Backl in was instructed to check old records for the necessary information and fi I I out the form. There was a survey form on Election procedures practiced by the Village. The Clerk is to fi l I out and return. There were letters from the Metropolitan League of Municipalities, Hennepin County League of Municipalites and League of Minnesota Municipal ites announcing meetings and League dues. These letters were tabled for future consideration. The Clerk had made copies of letters from Mr. Robert Herbst, Metro Sewer Board on the Comprehensive Sewer Plan fi led by Blaine, Rice Creek Water= shed Board concerning Mr. Anderson's driveway on Birch Street, a letter from the Bicentennial Commission, Rice Creek Watershed District Minutes. These were informational letters and needed no action. There was a letter from Mr. Mattke, Centennial School District, in Parks and Rec- reation announcing a meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 1973. Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Boh j anen wi I I try to attend this meeting. Mr. Paul Breher had written asking for the opportunity to submit a quotation for insurace for the Village. This letter was put on file. There was a letter from North Central requesting permission to extend the natural gas line located on Orange Street for an additional 800' in order to service the homes in that area. After looking over the plans and checking with Mr. Gotw lad, the Council gave their approval to the extension with the stipulation that, if, in the future, the lines should interfer with Village construction, it would be the reponsibility of North Central to relocate the line. North Central had also written a letter stating they will be able to meet the gas needs of existing customers and to provide for normal growth for the next heating season. Since the arrival of Mr. Zelinka, there was now a quorum to approve the minutes of the special meetings. The minutes of July 25, 1973 were corrected as fol lows; Page 6, paragraph 6, put period after "Indebtness" and delete the remainer of the sentece. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Cardinal abstaining. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of July 31, 1973 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Cardinal abstaining.