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the amount of $400 if we would like to sell it. Mr. Jaworski noted that we had asked $1000 earlier from Circle Pines for the truck, plow and wing. After discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to run ads in 3 or 4 papers advertising for bids on the truck, plow and wing, as is, with bids to be taken until the end of the month. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that the paint was peeling on the Village entrance signs, and that the population figures sbuld be changed.to the 1970 census figures. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he has a man ready to look at the signs for painting. Mr. L'Allier suggested that we write the State asking them to put the new population figures on their Village signs. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether the Planner had submitted a bill yet, and was told yes, that one was in with the bills to be audited. Mr. Bohjanen request - ed that the Planner, Engineer and Attorney be advised to submit their final billings for the year for payment before the end of the year, and that all other outstanding bills, such as for work projects, be paid before January 1st in order to have a better financial picture. Mr. Bohjanen stated that the name of Julia Faymoville had been suggested to him-as a candidate for Citizen of the Year, and that he wished to nominate her for that title as she is deserving of it. The matter will be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Mr. Bohjanen asked if we had heard any- thing yet from the County on• fixing the intersections; Mr. Rosengren stated that we had not, but that Roy Backlin will take care of any holes where our streets abut County highways. Dom. L'Allier stated that he had a request from our CD Director, Charles Cape, who had submitted a list of names for promotion. Mr. L'Allier moved that the . Council authorize the promotion of the following CD Auxiliary members as follows: Beatrice Kramer to Major; Janet Jones to Captain; Gladys Broker to Lieutenant; Ruth Rector to Lieutenant; Margaret Mitchell to Sergeant; Gloria Beecher to Sergeant. Seconded,by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier noted that a.hearing was coming up on a motion by North Central Public Service Co. for a temporary injunction against Circle Pines Utilities serving Molin Concrete Products with natural gas. He noted some of the past history of the case, and asked the Clerk to make copies of the hearing notice for all members. Mr. L'Allier asked the Council whether they wished to make a similar request for a temporary injunction and if they wished to do so at the same time. Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize the Attorney to draw up papers for proceeding with a temporary injunction against Circle Pines Utilities Co. Mr. Bohjanen asked if it was better from a legal standpoint to have us back this (North Central's) motion•or make our own. Mr. L'Allier felt that it was better if we make our own, but noted that the.judge might not like to hear.the same thing twice and might hear both motions simultaneously. Mr. L'Allier added a stipulation to the motion, that the decision to go alone or join with North Central Public Service Co. would depend on the Attorney's opinion. There was some discussion. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. The motion carried with Mr. Rosengren voting No. Clyde Rehbein stated that they couldn't get a commitment from North Central as to serving his new plat with natural gas, that he had been told they did- n't have enought gas, etc. Mr. L'Allier stated that unless they receive a formal rejection of service by letter the Council can't do anything. There was discussion. Mr. L'Allier noted that the policing contract for Centerville had not yet been reviewed by Centerville as their Mayor has been out of town.