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no utilities or assessments in that area, it will be NW BeU 's responsibility to relocate their cable when improvements are put through. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. There was some discussion on the location of. various buried lines in the ditches, etc. Mr. Rosengren presented a book entitled "Guide to Federal Programs" which had been donated by Centennial State Bank. W. L'Allier requested that each member study the book, passing it on as they finish. W. Bohjanen stated that he had a request from the Drifters Snowmobile Club to use the Village Hall one night a month for their meetings and wished to know what the policy was for outside organizations using the facilities. W. L'Allier commented that he guessed we have no policy. Mr. Locher mentioned that the Anoka City Hall has a room for such meetings and that they charge a fee to cover'the heat, light and cleaning bills. .Such groups must police their own activities. He stated that most communities do this sort of thing. W. Bohjanen noted that if we do this for one group we must do the same for all. Mr. Rosengren suggested charging a small fee for local groups and a larger fee for outside groups. W. L'Allier instructed W. Bohjanen to check on the charges made by other municipalities and to check with W. Gunderson on the cost of cleaning up after a meeting. W. Bohjanen noted that the Drifters would like to set a regular night, probably on a Friday. Mr. Bohjanen stated that the Drifters had also inquired as to whether the Village would be willing to go along with having a queen coronation and dance in.June, so that the queen could ride in the 4th of July parade. This wouldbe a joint venture with.•the CD and its Auxiliary; they would like to use the garage and the Council chambers for the event. W. L'Allier advised W. Bohjanen to check with.the CD. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that the Park Reserve bill was'still in a House committee and that the Senate would act on its Park bill tomorrow. W. L'Allier noted that the House bill had passed out of Governmental Operations Committee into the Rules Committee which would have a closed hearing, so there would be no more testimony. In the Senate, the bill was #53 on the General Orders and would come up tomorrow or the next day. Mr. L'Allier stated that Sen. Thorup felt that the County amend - ment had no chance. He noted that of the 170 letters that were sent out to the Metro area communities, he had gotten 13 letters and about•75 phone calls on the Park bill.. He mentioned again that the fate of the bills would depend on the votes outside the Metro area. Also, the Senate bill had been amended concerning, eminent domain on homesteads up to 80 acres so that local approval would,be needed. This could be substituted in the House if it passes the Senate. W. Bohjanen noted that Roger Scherer doesn't like having the power of eminent domain in the bill at all. There was more discussion. Mr. L'Allier reported that one of our constables, Rick Juleen, would be leaving us on June lst due to the request of his regular employer. W. L'Allier moved to advertise for another part time man for the police force. Seconded by W. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier read the police report for April as follows: 3,926.7 miles driven, 208 business and home checks, 27 assists to/by other departments, 26 complaints, 19 escapes from the Youth Center of which 2 were returned taking a total time of 7 hours, 39 junk warnings.(44 Junkers removed), 8 grass fires, 1 building fire, 6 accidents, 5 acts of larceny (amounting to $343.94), 4 stolen items recovered (amaunting.to $955.00), 1 stolen auto recovered, 4 assists to motorists, 4 medicals, 1 dog bite, 1 emergency message delivered, 1 attempted break -in, 1 legal paper served, 1 lost child (recovered) and 1 Army deserter picked up. W. L'Allier