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July 12, 1976 Sport Shop signed by Arnold Nutter had been received. Mr. Karth moved to approve the license. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sch- neider asked what the license fees are and when they were established? The figures were discussed and Mr. Locher is to check on the date and report back to the Council. Mayor Bohjanen had no report at this time. Mr. Karth asked Mr. Schneider if he had checked with the bank concerning paying for the new pick up. Mr. Schneider said with $1,000.00 down and the balance due in December, the interest would amount to $160.00. Mr. Schneider suggested hold- ing any decision until the tax receipts are received and then a decision can be made by phone. Mr. Zelinka questioned selling the old truck. Mr. Karth said there was quite a lot things that could be sold. Mr. Zelinka suggested that Mr. Volk make a list of the salable articles for Council consideration. Mr. Karth moved to finance the truck per Mr. Schneider's suggestion with confirmation by phone after tax receipts. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth reported that Mr. Volk is on vacation this week. Also the transmission on the older Lo -Boy is gone. The tractor will only move in reverse. Mr. Volk has removed the side mower from the newer tractor and put the rotary on. He has not gotten an estimate on the repairs, but felt somewhere between $500.00 to $600.00 and the trade in value is about the same amount. Mr. Karth suggested parking the tractor for the rest of this year. Mr. Zelinka suggested the work on the tractor could be done in the shop. This work can be done over the winter months and have it ready for Spring. He sugg- ested Mr. Hagen take a look and determine the extent of needed repairs. Mr. McLean reported on a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board for the consideration of allowing a building permit on property located at the end of Marshan Lane. The Engineer had proposed a street be put in by the owner with a turn around. There was not a quorum at the meeting, therefore no decision was made. The ownership of the land to the North was in question and this is to be determined and the people will return at the regular meeting scheduled for the 2Ist. of July. Mr. Schneider reported on the auditing firms that he had contacted. Two of the firms have visited the office and have written reports. Each Council member has a copy of their report. Mr. Schneider had talked with the third firm and they will be in the office some time this weeks He asked permission to meet with all three firms and eliminate one before bringing this matter before the Council. Mr McLean asked when and Mr. Schneider suggested before a regular Council meeting. After some discussion, Mr. Karth moved to meet with the two selected by Mr. Sch- neider at 7:30 P.M. before the regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 1976. Sec- onded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider questioned Mr. Locher on the $50,000.00 CD on deposit with Drovers State Bank and Mr. Locher said he had talked with Mr. Kronholm several weeks ago, but will check with him again and report back to the Council. Mr. Schneider questioned the Clerk on the status of the copy machine. She said it needed to be serviced and also the last roll of paper is in the machine. Mr. Schneider moved to have the copy machine serviced. Mr. Zelinka asked about