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November 22, 1976 IIIinstalled. Mr. McLean agreed. He felt the Rice Creek Watershed Board should be quest- ioned as to their plans for controlling these wells and dealing with the potential pro - blems of individual wells drying up. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Rice Creek Watershed Board for their answer to these questions. There is a continuing education seminar scheduled for assessors in Willmar on Dec. 7, and 8th. The Clerk reported this 1.3 Continuing Education Units will fill her require- ments to retain her certification for three years. If the Council feels she should retain her certification, then she would like to attend this seminar, if not, then there is no need. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the Clerk to attend the two day classes in Willmar and the City to pay her expenses. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk presented the financial report of which all members have a copy. She recomm- ended the insurance premium to the Forest Lake Agency and the final audit from the James Ray Insurance Agency be paid. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth reported the salt and fly ash is hereand mixed. Mr. Volk had saved about $2.00 per ton. Mr. Karth reported that West Shadow Lake Drive is almost completed and it is a big improvement. Mr. Karth said that instead of putting a rebuilt transmission in the patrol car, a used one had been purchased and installed. About $250.00 had been saved. Mr. Schneider asked if Mr. Karth was working o;; a better reporting form and Mr. Karth said that he was. Mayor Bohjanen asked that his appreciation for the painting and repair of the flag pole be conveyed to Mr. Volk. The pole has been painted and new pulley and rope put on. Mr. Karth reported the City has the use of a dozer for the winter just for storing the machine. Mr. Locher said to be sure the City is named with the insurance carrier. Mr. McLean reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on November 17, 1976. Mr. Welsch who ones Lot 2, Block 2, in Nordin Manor had appeared before the Board seek- ing information as to the installation of the streets in that area so he can obtain a building permit. Mr. Welsch was under the impression that since his property is located within an accepted plat, the City would be responsible for the installation of the streets. Mr. Welsch was told, that if the City installed the streets. Mr. Welsch was told, that if the City installed the streets, the costs would be assessed to the benefiting property owners. There is also the problem of having only a 33' easement for the street. It would be necessary for an additional 33' to be obtained from the property owner to the North. Mr. McLean asked if there would be other people involved in building and Mr. Welsch said, possibly. Mr. McLean suggested that he present a petition for the install- ation of the streets. Mr. Welsch said he would do some further checking and return. IIIMrs. Butters, who had been before the Board earlier this year, returned with a plan for the installation of a cul -de -sac at the end of Marshan Lane. This would make the parcel of land open for a bulding permit. She presented a sketch and the footage was checked. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this. Mr. McLean moved to Li___approve this making tract B acceptable as a bulding site upon the pwner providing an accepted nd deeded road extension and a 100' cul -de -sac complying with the City Ord-