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d 4/10/72 they might consider adding onto the arena instead, or they could build a 12' wall and hire a guard. Mr. Marier asked if the club would put in writing that they will meet our crite- ria by: 1. building a structure and removing the trailer by July 1st, and 2, that they come before the P &Z on May 17th. Mr. Haimer said that there might be a wait for the building plans, but that they intend to do something on a permanent basis and they will remove the trailer by July 1st; he will get the Club secretary to write a letter stating same. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the Northwest Saddle Club to keep the trailer on the premises until the First of July and that a permanent structure will be built by that date, such to be put in a letter of intent from the Club. Sec- onded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the Fire Marshall had a conflict with the dates of the Fire Marshall School,'and that he preferred to wait for the fall session. Mr. Bohjanen stated that two of the tax - forfeit lots located in the Lakeview area are buildable lots and not low; he saw no need for additional Village property in that area. Mr. Marier moved to let the two lots in the Lakeview area go up for tax sale. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson, Carried unanimously. There was discussion on the third parcel, a long narrow strip along Cedar St. on the East County Line. Mrs. Swanson moved that we hold thi's 2 -acre parcel on Cedar St. for purchase by the Village. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. The Clerk will return the forms to Mr. Burman as he requested. Mr. Bohjanen noted that Deputy Clerk, Elsie Linnell, had resigned. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the resignation of Elsie Linnell as Deputy Clerk and to send her a letter of thanks for her services. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen stated that one of the Assistant Constables, Marcel Rivard, had resigned, and asked Mr. Myhre how soon the resignation took effect. Mr. Myhre said if was for the First of May, but that Mr. Rivard might stay longer if we didn't get a replacement. There was some discussion on the propriety of taking applications for police positions when there are no openings, and discussion on the proper title for these officers, which was decided to be Assistant Police Officer. Mr. Cardinal moved to put notices in the papers that we will take applications for an Assistant Police Officer. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Swanson asked Mr. Locher if we are home -rule government; he said we are not, but that we adopted Optional Plan A type government. Mr. Bohjanen commented on changing the form of the monthly financial reports by the Clerk. Mr. Marier presented a copy of the type report used by North St. Paul, stating that he wished the Clerk to use this form. Mrs. Swanson moved to adopt this form of monthly reporting of revenues and expenditures. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Swanson asked the Council how they felt about the police cars not coming back to the Hall when the officers are through with them, and noted the following: 1. What does an officer so with the car after he uses it for 2 or 3 hours? 2. She seldoms saw the car on duty so how do we know they are working? 3. The complaint had been made by an officer that they were putting too