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1 rail system is planned for Minneapolis by 1975; the suburbs should show the authorities that we want the same type of service into the cities. Public ownership of the transit system seems to be in the books. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Ross if this would take away any private bus companies; Mr. Ross believed so. However, this does not necessarily mean condemnation if the companies sell. Mr. Jaworski discussed the selling price of the Twin City Lines with Mr. Ross. Mr. L'Allier asked how long the proposed rail system was to be and where the lines would run. Mr. Ross stated that St.,Paul was already complaining about the system since it would only be in Minneapolis. A line is scheduled for St. Paul in 1990 during the third phase of operation. Mr. Dennis Houle asked if the union was going to have a representative on the panel to give the union's estimate of the worth of the lines for cost analysis. Mr. Ross replied that there had been no consultation in his ranks on this yet. Mr. Houle pointed out that only the drivers know the condition and age of the vehicles and could give a better estimate than some other appraiser. Mr. Ross was thanked for his talk. Mr. L'Allier then stated that 2 years ago the Council started selecting a person who had contributed outstanding service to the community. The person selected this year has been a resident of Lino Lakes for 19 years; in 1953 he was involved in school affairs; in 1955 he was appointed to the Road Study Board; he has been on the Council and served as acting Mayor and finally as Mayor. He has been active in church affairs at St. Joseph's Church as well as the VFW; he has been extremely active in his union, serving as the vice president of that union; he is still serving on the Road Study Board. Mr. L'Allier proclaimed Mr. Al Ross as Man of the Year and presented a plaque to Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross was speechless for a moment, finally saying that he was very honored, but felt there were many others who deserved the honor more than he. Mr. L'Allier then proceeded with the appointments, making a perpetual motion and stating that anyone could call for a vote when he wished. The appointments were as follows: Acting Mayor—Mr. Jaworski Clerk-treasurer--Mrs. June L. Emerton Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the Deputy Clerk had resigned; Mr. Jaworski stated that one application for the position had been received by the Personnel Commission and that they recommended this applicant. Mr. L'Allier then appointed Mrs. Imogene Secretan on the Personnel Commission's recommendation. Attorney -- Babcock, Locher, Neilson & Mannella, with Landol Locher our representative. Engineer--Milner W. Carley & Associates, with George Gotwald our representative. Building Inspector--Mr. Albert Dupre. Assessor —Mrs. Richard Sarner Weed Inspector -Mr. R. V. Ellingsen Animal Control—Mr. Bruce Fleming Civil Defense Director—Mr. Charles Cape Fire Marshall—Mr. John Juleen Health Officer - -Dr. Midboe of Forest Lake Mr. Jaworski asked that a vote be taken on these appointments and moved to confirm the above appointments. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. IIIBids from three newspapers had been received and were read: Anoka County Union & Shopper, Forest Lake Times and the St. Paul Dispatch. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the bid of the Anoka County Union & Shopper. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Vote: No--Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal and Mr. Rosengren; Aye -Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. L'Allier. The motion failed.