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December 13, 1976 support for the reappointment of Mrs. Opal Peterson to the Metro Council. The Council agreed, it was felt she had been receptive to the needs of this City. Mr. Zelinka moved to write a letter recommending that Mrs. Peterson be reappointed to her position on the Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth asked for permission to purchase a sander for the Ford Dump Truck. The cost is $1,659.00 including installation and is in the budget for January. There was dis- cussion on the need for this unit with the general consensus of the Council being a re- quisition should be submitted. Mr. Karth said he would take care of the matter. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held on December 1, 1976. There had been discussion on the new building being erected at the United Tire location. It was felt this building is located too near the side street and since the building is already constructed, the only procedure at this time is to require Mr. Rass- mussen to submit an application for a variance. This application not intended to set a precedent, but merely to recognize an infraction of the regulations. Mr. McLean moved to request United Tire to submit an application for a variance for construction of a building too close to the side street with the building inspector to check the footage. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked if he had understood the building inspector had said this building met the requirements? Mr. McLean said, No, he had not talked with the building inspector. Mr. McLean moved to instruct the Building Inspector not to issue permits contrary to City ordinances unless cleared through the Planning and Zoning Board and the Council. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Karth asked who the Building Inspector is answerable to - the entire Council? He suggested it might help if the Building Inspector had a Council liaison - someone one person he could contact if he had a question. After some discussion Mr. McLean agreed to serve in that position. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. McLean explained the agenda and letter received from Mr. Lee Starr in connection with the work the Planning and Zoning Board has been working on. The Clerk, with Mr. McLean had prepared a letter asking for an extension of time for the preparation of the material asked for by the Metropolitan Council. This letter requests a four months ex- tension, and states the reasons for the extension. Mr. McLean moved to send a letter asking for an extension in reference to the resolution passed by this Council June 28, 1976. The extension to begin January I, 1977 for a four month period ending April 30, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked if the copy of the system statement is part of this work and is it to be considered? Mr. McLean said it will be considered during this period. Mr. Schneider said he had talked with Mr. Mobley and he has not recieved a second bid for the repair of the barn as yet. Also, there is some repair work to be done on the hockey rinks. Mr. Volk has been informed. Mr. Schneider also reported he had met with the Advisory Board at MMTC. There are plans for a joint meeting of the Councils to in- form them of the plans for that facility. He will keep the Council informed. Mr. Zelinka said he had not had a meeting of the Personnel Commission and would probably not schedule one until after the first of the year. He said that Commission is now short one member and will soon be short one more. He asked for input from the Council as to prospective members. He had had one person who had expressed interest in serving - Mr. Peter Scherer. Mr. Schneider suggested Mr. Steve Sprint. Mr. Zelinka said he would