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246 February 11, 1974 at the scene, the fire was practically out. In their judgement, it was not worth the effort of running a hose to extinguish what was left. Mr. LaMotte was not at home -- nor was anyone else. In regards to the remarks about the firemen leaving the scene "rather disgustedly ", this is only conjecture on the part of those who prepared the synopsis and any discontent of the fire- men as they left the scene of the fire was not because of any disagrement at the scene. In as much as this property is located within Lino and Mr. LaMotte is a Lino resident, any violation of Lino Ordinances should be a matter concerning Lino and Mr. LaMotte and not the Centerville Fire Department. Mayor Bohjanen also stated that the area mentioned is not in the burning restricted area. Mr. Locher mentioned that there is a Minnesota Law banning the burning of cars. But to prosecute will be hard. Mayor Bohjanen said the next item for discussion is do we have odd or even year Elections. He felt that even year elections would save money in regards to the cost of ballots and Election Judges. Also there would be a better turn out of voters. Mr. Zelinka agreed. Mr. McLean disagreed. He did not feel that the City would save money. Mr. Marier agreed with Mr. McLean on the saving of Election cost and intrested in cost we should be looking into the cost of the requisitions that we pass each meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Locher what happens to the terms if we go to odd elections? Mr. Locher said you would have to extend the terms under schedule four. The 1973 elected would go to 1977 in odd years. And then whose terms expire in 1974 would be extended to 1975. Mr. McLean stated that three Councilmen and the Mayor would be up for reelection at the same time. Then the Councilmen with the most votes would have the longer term. Schedule Four reads as follows: ELECTED TERM EXPIRES 1973 1977 (Incumbent term extended one year from 1976) 1974 1975 *.(Incumbent term extended on year from 1974) 1975 1975* 1975 1975* * Two receiving most votes serve four -year terms; third winner serves for two years. Ordinance required in order to provide this unless 1974 legislature provides for this rule at 1975 elections without need for ordinance.