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8/23/71 The Clerk stated that her office was running short of storage room in the filing cabinests and requested purchase of an additional literal file.Mr. L'Allier noted that the cost was approximately $190.00. Mr. Rosengren moved that we purchase an additional Tab file cabinet. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal reported that the P&Z had held a short meeting. with, no business being done. He menticadrthst comments had been made concerning the play - ground in LaMotte's Second Addition, namely that it should be leveled off and seeded down so that the children could play on it. Cecil LaMotte stated that he had had LaValle do some work in the area, costing $3 -400 on the playground and $1000 total. He noted that the road had been patched and the boulevard work done, and,wondered if the Engineer had report- ed on this yet as he would like the $500 released at the bank. He was told that Mr. Gotwald had not yet reported on this. Mr. LaMotte asked about the Village digging the ditch when approval is re- ceived from the St. Paul Water Dept. He was told that we had received correspondence from them dated August 9th, asking for signatures on a rider to the agreement. Mr. LaMotte stated that he had talked with Roy Backlin'and. others on the culvert; which the Water Dept. wants installed so that they can cross the ditch; he requested the Village to install the culvert since we have the equipment. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Rosengren will meet with Mr. .LaMotte and look at the area. The $500 bond can be releas- ed after Mr. Gotwald's okay. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. LaMotte about Mr. Cardinal's remark on grading and seeding the play area. Mr. LaMotte stated that he would have it disced, but asked the Village to pay for the seed. Mr. L'Allier thought that the ordinance made Mr. LaMotte responsible for this. Mr. Gotwald will contact him. Mr. Jaworski had no report. Mr. Rosengren reported that they had finished gravelling the County Line and 80th Street; the grass along the roads had been cut; they would start Rolling Hills Drive tomorrow; there was a small spot to be repaired on Bald Eagle Blvd. Mr. Rosengren asked about the uncut lots in the Village. After discussion, W. Cardinal moved to authorize the Clerk to put a notice'in the paper that weeds must be cut. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren stated that they had started the pond, but now must wait for the rain to clear. He had not met with the County yet. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had reminded the County Administrator of the matter at another meeting. Mr. L'Allier'asked Mr. Rosengren if he had gotten any bids yet on a bulk tank for gas. Mr. Rosengren stated that he had not, but had found that the County prices on gas can be obtained through Wally Houle in Forest Lake, whom he will talk to. He stated that it would be quite a savings. Mr. Rosengren had obtained a bid on dust coating from Macklin: the total for 8000 gallons of liquid sulfite sprayed on some 3.4 miles of road would be $3024.00. This price is the same as previous years - -29¢ per gallon and 7fi per foot. Mr. L'Allier noted that this would be for roads previously desig noted to receive dust coating. Mr. Rosengren stated that we would wait for the Road Fund balance ending August 31st to see what funds remained. Mr. Rosengren moved to purchase the sulfite from Macklin when we get the August balances if the money is there. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously.