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7 6 2/14/72 to well in Chomonix and that the water was okay; it stated that this temporary well should be replaced by the permanent well no later than August 1, 1972. A letter from the Conservation Dept. stated that they were not appointing any State Township Fire Wardens in the populated areas at the present time; they requested copies of our burning ordinances - -these will be sent. The Clerk stated that the GOP had requested use of the Hall for their city convention on February 29th; there were no objections. Notices had been re- ceived on the Forest Lake Township incorporation and Forest Lake annexation. A letter from the Insurance Services Office of Minnesota stated that the Village's fire classification of Class 10 would remain in effect due to the wording of the fire contracts. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he was working on that with the fire chiefs, and that with the mutual aid agreement we would hope to get in Class 9; both chiefs would be sending letters. A letter was received from Columbus Township asking the Council to meet with them concerning the contract on the grader and operator. Mr. Bohjanen turned the matter over to Mr. Jaworski to set a meeting with Columbus; Mr. Bohjanen will attend also. A report was received on the allocation of federal monies for MSB projects; the Clerk will make copies. The Clerk stated that Mr. Backlin and Mr. Gunderson had chosen a storage cabi- net from the Superior Products catalog; our cost would be $51.00. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the purchase of the cabinet. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Sarner, Assessor, had written a note stating that her calculator was mal- functioning again; she had O tained prices on several machine and favored one which she was using as a demonstrator, a Singer - Friden non - printing electronic calculator for $385.00 Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had gotten more prices; he gave this material to Mrs. Swanson and asked her to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. Mr. Marier felt we should check into the cost of repairing the old one for next time. Three letters received from the Engineers were held for Mr. Gotwald's report. Materials on various workshops had been received. Mrs. Swanson recommended that the Clerk attend a financial seminar in June which might be beneficial. Mr. Jaworski reported that Roy Backlin had suggested purchasing quick couplers for the flooding hoses since the old couplers leak and freeze up as well as make holes in the ice when they won't shut off. Mr. Jaworski moved to pur- chase 6 sets of quick couplers at the cost of $10.50 per set. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski reported that they were getting two doors for the warming house; he is keeping track of these park items be- cause he is down there every day. Mr. Jaworski noted, concerning Roads, we should look into getting a new sander. We paid $200 for the old one years ago; he thought we should get the spin -type which will save on the cost of sand; he can get bids. Mr. Jaworski also thought we should consider getting a new truck; he will let us know what needs to be done to the old one. Mr. Marier felt we should get. bids and suggested paying off the present loan first; the Clerk noted that there was only one pay- ment to go. Mr. Jaworski felt that the specs should be changed before bids are let, for instance specifying a double -faced clutch. Mr. Jaworski said he understood that some of the Council members had requested keys for the Clerk's office and wondered why they wanted them. Mr. Marier stated that he requested one because sometimes after meetings he wanted to get