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1 1 1 47 7/12/71 Mr. Rosengren noted the letter received from Commissioner Burman regarding the turnback of County Road #54 to Lino Lakes, specifically the portion on the East County Line. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to table the matter for the present and to authorize Mr. L'Allier and Mr. Rosengren to attend the next County Road Board meeting to discuss the matter. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. There was further discussion. Mr. Rosengren asked the Council's wished on mowing the grass and weeds along the roads. He stated that there was a possibility of renting a 5' sickle bar for the Cub tractor and doing,it ourselves rather than contract the work. After discussion,'Mr. Rosengren moved to mow the grass along the roads with our own equipment. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried Unanimously. Mr. Rosengren asked about cutting the hay here at the Hall. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize Mr. Rosengren to find someone to cut the hay at the Hall. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously.. Mr. Rosengren reported that the blacktop work on 7th Avenue was finished. They had not been able to complete the blaektopping on West Rondeau due to the rain. Some repair work had been finished; the parking lot had been oiled but not yet sealed. He asked about work on the pond at the Hall. After considerable dis- cussion, Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize W. Rosengren to request bids on land- scaping the pond and surrounding area and also to request bids on placing sod around the flagpole area (possibly this work will be donated). Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren stated that the turnapul was digging out the soft spots on 80th St. and hauling the material to fill along the East County Line. Mr. Rosengren asked about the possibility of grading and gravelling the portion of Pine St, from the Old Montaigne farm West to the Robinson home. He stated that Columbus was willing to do the work if we would split the cost. The plat map was viewed, showing the assessments for Pine St. extend about 150 feet West of the center line of Section 6. Mr. Gotwald suggested that the Village put sulfite dust control on the East County Line, on Pine St. and on 80th. He mentioned that we could save about 5¢ per foot by doing it ourselves, but if we were in a hurry it would be better to have Macklin do the work. After discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to have sulfite sprayed on our portion of Pine Street, on 80th Street and on the East County Line, with Mr. Gotwald to recommend who should do the, work, at an estimated cost of $4000 based on an approximate cost of $1000 per mile. Also, Columbus will be contacted to see if they are interested in doing their part of St. at the same time. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Locher stated that the Village would need easements to go further on Pine St. to the Robinson home, or else start 6 years of maintenance for a cartway. Mr. L'Allier wondered about the legality of spending Village funds on road which are not record when already have roads on record which need work. Mr. Locher recommended getting the easements. Mr. L'Allier asked how we could justify the cost; Mr. Locher stated that we can't legally. Mr. Backlin stated that as long as he can remember Columbus has been maintaining the road into Robinson's house. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that it might be Columbus road then. Mr. Backlin stated that although the road easement is split between the two municipalities along its length, the maintenance arrangement has been that we take care of Pine St. from Hwy 8 to 1 block East of 4th Avenue (Co.Rd. 23) and Columbus does the remainder. Mr. L'Allier didn't feel that we should