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238 January 14, 1974 The Council had received a bid for towing for the City from Carl Byron, 6325 Ware Road. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Mr. Jaworski questioned the fact that Mr. Byron is conducting a commercial enter- prise from a residential district. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Al Ross of the audience if he had any knowledge in connection with this problem. Mr. Ross replied that as far as he knew he just runs his truck out of his home. He does not store impounded cars there. Mr. Marier withdrew his motion for further investigation of this matter. Mr. Marier suggested that this be tabled until the next meeting and ask the Police Department to check this out. The Council would require a letter of intent as to the storage of impounded cars and also proof of the necessary insurance. Mr. Jaworski was concerned over the operation of this type of business out of his home. Mr. Locher will research. Mayor Bohjanen announced a Seminar on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, on weeds which will be attending. The Clerk had received a request for use of the Hall on January 21, 1974 by the Pinto association for their annual meeting. Mr. Zelinka moved to allow this useage. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski requested the use of the small conference room on the 3rd. Monday of each month for DFL meetings. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski had no road report. Mr. Marier had no report. Mr. Zelinka asked the Council to pass a Resolution thanking Mr. Cardinal for his years of service and effort on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. All retiring members of Boards should receive letters of "Thanks ". Mr. Zelinka reported that within the next ten days he will convene the Personnel Commission to begin the process for hiring a Public Utilites Supervisor Trainee. He so moved. Mr. Marier seconded. Motion carried unanimously. He will also convene the Commission to consider salary matters. He would like an imput from the Council members prior to the meeting. If any members has ideas per- taining to the salaries, would they please get them to him as soon as possible. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Myhre if he could have a recommendation for the hiring of a Patrolman ready within ten days and Mr. Myhre said he could. This will also be considered at that meeting. Mr. Locher said that Mr. Byron cannot park his tow truck outside -- it must be in a garage - also this type of operation is not permitted in a residential area. Under the Fire Ordinance, combustable materials can only be stored in a metal con- tainer, but the City Ordinance deals with liquids. He will check with the State for regulations pertaining to the storage of paper. Mr. Locher reported that he had met with Mr. Parta and the County Board will meet