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190 2/28/72 can not be paid without an excessively burdensome tax levy increase, and that therefore the Village Council shall notify the Metropolitan Sewer Board of their desire to appeal such 1972 levy and to also request of such Board a deferrment of a large portion or all of any amount that is ultimately determined as the final 1972 levy; and that the Village Attorney be directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to tie Metropolitan Sewer Board and request such appeal and deferrment and arrange for a hearing on same. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Jaworski, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Bohjanen, Trustees Cardinal, Jaworski, Marier and Swanson and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Clerk will transmit a certified copy complete with her signature and seal to the Attorney. Mrs. Swanson reported that the Environmental Commission had met on Feb. 24th and discussed water conditions, creeks, the Rice Creek Watershed and the powers of the St. Paul Water Dept. Mr. Hawkins had proposed some state codes to adopt regarding snowmobiling, but she had no copies yet. It was felt we should adopt the State's ordinances so that we might collect any fines resulting from convictions. Mr. Locher said he had discussed these at the Drifter's meeting. Mrs. Swanson said they also discussed the airport location and the possibility of getting a Federal grant for the heron nesting colony. We should also be aware of any natural landmarks. Their next meeting will be on March 29th. Mrs. Swanson asked if we could define what is to be included in the cleaning for the maintenance -man. Mr. Bohjanen satated that he comes in on his way home from work, and if something needs to be done he does it; also the Clerk tells him if something should be done. The Clerk stated she had asked him how often he vacuums the entire carpeting - this is about once a month. Mrs. Swanson thought she would like him to do more vacuuming as the dirt accumulates. She thought we could put shelves up in the coffee room, but there is room below if we keep a system. The Clerk had noted it would be nice to put up a shelf in there for the telephone so we could use the jack. Mrs. Swanson also thought that we could maybe put up e sign that each group using the coffee room should clean it up afterwards. Mr. Bohjanen stated that those who use the room should clean out the sink. Mrs. Swanson said that the Clerk had wondered if we could move her lunch hour ahead a half hour, from 12 :30 to 1 p.m. as she has to miss the mailman some- times is she leaves for the bank. There were several suggestions on putting up a mailbox or a slit in the window or wall. Mr. Bohjanen thought the Clerk should talk to Roy about this; he will also make inquiries. This will be in- tended for use only when the Clerk isn't here. Mrs. Swanson had nothing yet to recommend on the machines; she had seen several and had even received a quotation involving a free adding machine. Also, it might be possible to clean the calculator for a lower price than the $85 -$100 estimate the Clerk had received. Mrs. Sarner had said that she doesn't need the memory bank features. We can get a 12 column machine with no memory for $245. Mrs. Swanson suggested getting an electronic machine for the Assessor and let the Clerk use the old calculator until it goes. Mr. Marier moved to repair the old calculator if it will do the job. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Marier noted that the electronics are susceptible to repairs. There was discussion. Mr. Marier commented that we didn't plan on buying one for the Assessor, and we can get along for awhile. Roll call vote was in favor. Mrs. Swanson gave a summary of a watershed planning meeting she had attended. Several groups gave presentations, but they only reported on their authority, 1 1 1