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December 27, 1976 J5 three months. As it is now written, the company can raise the rates at the end of the first month and can also require the building to be returned. The City must also give thirty day notice of cancellation of the contract. Mr. Locher suggested writing and asking for a contract for the three months periond. Mr. Locher reported that he, Mr. Kelling and the County Assessor had met with Mr. Kronholm and his attorney on the Country Lakes problems. It was felt that some of the lots are valued too high and by the same token,some are valued too low. Mr. Gotwald had prepared a map showing the location of the utilities. Mr. Kronholm will be applying for an abatement on some of the lots for several years back. Mr. Karth asked what this would mean as far as the City is concerned and was told, Nothing, these lots all have deiiquent taxes at this time. Mr. Locher will keep the Council informed on the progress. Mr. Locher also had been contacted by Mr. Welsch who owns land in Nordin Manor, north of Orange Street and wants to build on his land. There is no street and no access street, but Mr. Welsch feels, since this plat was accepted by the Centerville, Township Board, he should be allowed to construct under the rules that existed at that time. He also suggested putting in the street out to Highway #8, but it was felt that a home is built too near the easement. Mr. Locher will check the aerials on this matter. Mr. Locher reported on the horse that had been impounded on November 18, 1976. This horse apparently belongs to Mr. Wilson and he claims the horse had been stolen and he refuses to pay the charges. Mr. Locher said the City does not have an Ordinance covering this and the State laws are outdated. The horse is only worth approximately $40.00, Mr. Locher recommended returning the horse. He felt to prosecute would cost more than it is worth and he is not sure just which law he could cite. Mr. Karth moved to return the horse to Mr. Wilson. Chief Myhre felt that any other horse owner could then do the dame as Mr. Wilson. Mr. Locher said the City should write an Ordinance to cover these types of animals immediately. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said he had not had any contact from the Mediator in the Police Contract matter. He has tried to contact the Union Representative but had been unsucessful. The Clerk reminded the Council of the application for membership from the League of Minnesota Cities. The cost for the first eight months of 1977 is $302.50. Mr. Schneider moved to join the League. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk asked the Council how the Debt #2 CD that will mature on December 31, 1976 is to be handled. Mr. Schneider asked for permission to follow this through. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to purchase the copy machine now being leased. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to approve requisitions #722, 723,& 724. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth moved to approve Checks #7514 through and including #7574, withholding #7515. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider said the bills received from this meeting to year's end will need to be paid and approved. The Clerk said she can make a list and phone the Council members for approval. Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye.