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15 Mr. Jaworski stated that they would try to work up a five -year detailed park plan in anticipation of acquiring Federal grants, these requiring such a five -year plan. Other plans include setting up picnic tables, fire pits, etc. to let the adults enjoy the facilities, particularly at Sunrise Park. Mr. Bohjanen asked whether the utility building is kept available to use and was told yes, as long as it is taken care of. Kids tend to stay inside the building rather than going out. Also, perhaps the Park Board might construct a wading pool in Sunrise Park. There was discussion on the supervision which would be required. Mr. Jaworski will check on the Mpls. system. The Clerk was instructed to make copies of the Park Board minutes for the P&Z, Council and Park Board, etc. The P&Z minutes were read with the exception of the portion previously read. Mr. Cardinal noted that they were studying the Uniform Building Code, the North Oaks Building Code, and Mr. Kelling and Mr. McLean were studying the sign ordinance. Mr. Cardinal showed the plans of the signs which Naegele Sign Company wishes to put up for Jandric. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Naegele Sign Company to erect an S' by 30' directional sign on Jandric's own private property. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. There was discussion on zoning versus special use permits for signs with the prevail- ing feeling seeming to favor special use permits rather than changing zoning when a sign is removed. Mr. Ken Rehbein was present to request additional building permits for pre -fab houses. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that he, Mr. Karth, Mr. McLean and Mr. Kelling had looked through the pre -fab in Twilight Acres. It meets wiring, and plumbing inspection, is larger than the minimum allowed by our code, is put up by union men. There was discussion on the selling price of the pre -fab, which is about $17,000 without a garage, $20,000 with one. These prices are also apt to change with the market. Mr. Rehbein stated that he was not requesting a certain number of permits, but wished to build prefabs where asked to in the Twilight Acres, Rondeau Lake Addition, and Lichtscheidl property areas. There would not be a whole row of these, but they would be inter-mixed with the regular homes. Mr. Rehbein said also that they would not be all the same, there would be some variation and new models would come out. He has also taken out a permit alongside the prefab for a frame house, 24' by 40', which would be just as cheap as the prefab. Mr. Bohjanen pointed out that in areas of $50- $60,000 home they should not be close together, while some areas can use cheaper homes. He felt that local building will do a good job of planning these areas. Mr. L'Allier stated that the Engineer had thought the pre -fabs were good, too. He asked Mr. Locher on what basis they could deny permits. Mr. Locher stated that if a home meets the ordinances, as drafted, then we have no right to deny a permit for same. He mentioned that local covenants may restrict the valuation of houses to be built, but that he and Mr. Gotwald feel that these restrictions may be shot down by the Supreme Court as eliminating lower- income persons from building. He didn't know if setting aside areas for certain price ranges would stand up in court. Mr. Rehbein stated his figures on the joists being used in the prefabs. Mr. Bohjanen felt that he would prefer to see the style changed occasionally. Mr. Rehbein stated that there would probably only be one more like it in Twilight Acres. Mr. Cardinal moved, on the basis of the above information given by the Attorney that Lino Lakes let El Rehbein and Son, Inc. have building permits for these prefab homes. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously.