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Mr. Rosengren again mentioned purchase of a tandem dump truck. Mr. Gotwald had received specifications from the State and from Shoreview. Mr. Cardinal suggested that we not skimp on the size of the motor. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that we would have to buy the size truck according to the size of the plow and equipment we need. There was considerable discussion on pros and cons, on both tandems and singles as well as on automatic or shift transmission. It was decided that we should get more opinions on these matters before a decision is made. Mr. Rosengren brought up the subject of landscaping around the new building again. He felt they could stockpile the black dirt from the low spot for use later. Mr. Gotwald had inspected the elevation of the parcel and would set the elevation at two feet higher than both roads for proper drainage. He felt that $1000 would do the work easily; a dozer could do the work in one day. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Rosengren and the Roads Department to do the landscaping work this fall after Mr. Gotwald gives him the specifications; that the driveways be set up; that the ditch be filled in so that drainage goes away from the building in both directions. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried. After discussion, it was decided that each Council member would appoint one person, outside the Council, besides one member from the P&Z, with Mr. Rosengren as co- ordinator, at the next meeting to comprise a group to set up the specifications for the building. This will be set on the agenda for the next meeting. Mr. Gotwald presented the construction plans for 135E, for the complete portion running thru the Village, for approval by the Council. He had studied the plans and recommended approval. These plans do not include the lighting or main signs. Mr. Scherer asked whether there was some identification for the road on the east side of 135E, and was told that this is being called Frontage Road B. Mr. Rosengren moved that we adopt the State's resolutions on the construction plans for 135E upon Mr. Gotwald's recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved that a letter be sent to the County asking for a street light where Frontage Road B meets County 14; and that a letter be sent to the State asking for a speed sign in the same area. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that a sign advertizing Skelly had been placed on the north side of 135W on Tom Caron's property and that the property was not commercial. Mr. Cardinal moved on Mr. Locher's recommendation that Shelly Oil be notified by letter that they were in violation of Village ordinance Number 6, and were asked to appear at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. A request had been received fiem Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to place buried cable in Twilight Acres in three places under streets. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize Northwestern Bell to place the bruied cable as requested with the stipulation that they repair the streets to original condition as per the Engineer's specifications; also that Company notifies the Engineer when the work is to be done. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that blacktopping would have to be done in Twilight Acres soon so that this work would not disturb the roads a great deal. The Clerk was instructed to dig out the old contract on the assessments for road work in the development since hearings must be held. This will be taken up on December 8th.