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November 26, 1973 The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Hill and ask about the progress on the study he was doing on the finicial reports from the Circle Pines Gas Utility as it applies to the Lino Lakes System. Mr. Locher said that he had not started the District Court Action on the Bruder case as yet. He would prefer to wait until the Probate Court action is settled. Mr. Bruder is scheduled to appear on December 4, 1973. Mr. Myhre had sent in a report dated 11- 19 -73, stating that if anything the grounds were more cluttered than before. Mr. Locher said a District Court case will cost in the neighborhood of $700 or $800. Mr. Cardinal asked if there was any way we could recover our money. Mr. Locher said it could be placed on the tax rolls as an assessment against the property, but if Mr. Bruder didn't pay his taxes, then there is no way to recover. Mr. Jaworski felt that if this is the only way to get this place cleaned up than this is the way to go whether we recover our investment or not. Mr. Cardinal wondered if we do assume the responsibility of cleaning this place, where do we dispose of this material? Can we sell in order to recover our expenses? Mr. Locher said a Court Order would be necessary for this type of operation. Mr. Jaworski suggested that this should be turned over to the County if possible. Mr. Locher reported on the Salary changes that will take effect on Jan. 1, 1974. Before the salaries of officials was set by Ordinance, now that law has been repealed. In order for the Salary raises to go into effect, the Ordinance must be published before the 1st of the Year. The Ordinance governing the salaries of the Officials was passed in 1966. The Personnel Commission had recommended a raise for the Mayor and Council the earlier part of 1973. There was a question as to whether this was to have been on the ballot at the election. The Clerk was instructed to do some research on this and report back at the next Council meeting. Mr. Locher said there would still be time to pass the Ordinance. Mr. Locher reported that Mrs. Flattum has been evieted from the property located on Birch Street and that the operations there have ceased. The calves that were impounded have been ordered sold by the Court to pay medical expenses for them. He had also brought a copy of our Firearms Ordinance. The concern of the Council was how the signs could be changed to reflect the fact that no firing of single projectiles are permitted within the Village limits. There were suggestions of add "with Pellets" to the present signs; "no deer hunting" added. Mr. Marier felt that hunting is a good recreation and there is alot to be learned in the sport. The suggestion to word the signs so that the people know "shotguns with slugs prohibited': Mr. Cardinal moved to get new signs worded "Hunting with Shotguns with Birdshot Only ". Seconded by Mr. Jaworski, Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. Under old Business, Mr. Marier asked if Mr. Dupre had turned in a report on old houses and buildings that should be repaired or torn down? The Clerk said she had received nothing. She was instructed to write Mr. Dupre and ask him to