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152 12/27/71 Their main problem was obtaining sewer service. Mr. Herbst stated that the original plan of the Metro Council was to run sewer up Centerville Road from the South, but this plan had been discarded in favor of a line from Circle Pines, and this would be 2 miles cross - country from the project. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Metro trail was a thorn in our side, and that the Council had gone on record against this in favor of having the counties and municipalities work out their own park or trail plans. There was discussion. Mr. Olson stated that the big gravel cut would be under the parking lot and shopping facilities, they will try to utilize the lay of the land. Mr. L'Allier advised that it would be hard to give an answer on the sewer now as this would depend on their timetable. They might be able to negotiate with another Village for sewer. In regard to a comprehensive plan, Mr. Olson stated that he was able to get out of the Metro Council the fact that they don't have any intentions in developing sewage lines along the freeway. But in the past development has followed the freeways. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Village would like to see development come as it pleases. Mr. Olson felt that the first phase of the project might come in 2 to 2 1/2 years. After discussion, Mr. L'Allier advised Mr. Herbst to contact Mr. Bohjanen when they wish to bring in more plans. He thought the concept looked good. Mr. Rosengren had no report. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had rescheduled the meeting with the other Mayors on the fire contracts for Jan. 3rd at 8 p.m. Also the 2 tape recorders he had mentioned earlier had fizzled out, being too close to Christmas. He was quite concerned with the number of breakins over the Christmas period. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he understood that Blaine had a marking system in which homeowners could put numbers on their furniture or appliances which might aid in recovering same if they should be stolen. He felt that this might make persons less apt to break in. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had given the material on this to Mary and will get it to Bill. He noted that the Civil Defense was interested in this, and the civic groups might buy some of the engravers to loan out. - Perhaps when we get a full -time police department, this could be done; the individual number would be put on a computer for identification purposes. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he would like to set this up with the County police department. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Bohjanen had felt that the new Council members should be sworn in tonight, and that even though we've always done this at the first meeting of the new year, there is no reasons why it shouldn't be done - -it was a good -idea. Mr. L'Allier asked the Clerk to read the Civil Defense report on their activities for the past year. Old business was taken up. Amending Ordinance 25A on animal control in order to meet the new contract terms was discussed. Mr. Fleming's letter was read, which stated that the daily board for dogs would be increased from $1.00 to $1.50; also the monthly patrol pay to be raised from $15 to $35. The general eoneensus was that the patrol increase exceeded that allowed by the wage and price legis- lation. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize the Attorney to request an opinion on this requested increase. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher felt we should hold up on the amendment until the second meeting in Jan- uary. This will be put on the agenda. Re- certifying the budget was discussed. Mr. L'Allier noted that a special meeting had been held to determine the levy limitation, and that the budget fell well within it. The Clerk had sent all members a copy of the revised bud- get which reflected the increase in State aids to be received in 1972. This had resulted in a zero levy for the General Fund, and an excess of $2086 was put into the Parks & Playgrounds Fund, reducting its levy. Mr. L'Allier noted that the mill rate had been reduced by 12 mills over the prevbus computation.