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There was discussion on this. Both Mr. L'Allier and Mr. Bohjanen felt that they would like to see the assault exclusion clause removed from the policy. Mr. Bohjanen moved to table the matter until this is clarified. The Clerk will make copies of the attached note for the Council and put the matter on the next agenda. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the entire wage scale, effective January 1, as set at the special December 15 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier recommended and moved that with regards to the police department, the following 1970 wages, effective Jan. 1, be adopted: Senior constable- -raise from $200 to $225 /month; Constable- -raise from $185 to $200 /month; Asst. Constable- -raise from $74 to $100 /month with the stipulation that when there is proof that he has completed his advanced Red Cross courses, he will receive $125 /month. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The matter of raising the Council expenses per month was discussed. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had held back last time because he wanted to make the proposed increase public in the minutes and the papers. He was now satisfied on this point. Mr. Rosengren moved to increase the expenses for Council members from $5 /month to $15 /month, an increase of $10 /month. Seconded by Mr. Uaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk stated that she preferred to write separate wage and expense checks to clarify book- keeping. There were no objections. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that he had received phone calls concerning the burning ban that wa supposed to go into effect January 7. This was apparently changed, but ke doesn't understand the ruling entirely regarding having 3 years to provide total garbage pickup service. .Mr. Locher stated that the Metro Council is developing regu- lations on landfills, but they have not met their own deadline. He will get copies of ordinances regarding scavenger licenses and regulations. The State law will super - cede all local ordinances. A letter from Gethsemane United Methodist Church was read voicing their disapproval of the pending off -sale liquor store to be located across Hwy. 49 from them. The Clerk mentioned that she had received a call from Rev. Willard explaining that the church board had not yet decided on the exact location for the new church, but that it might be built between the present structure and the parsonage; therefore the board was afraid that there would not be the required distance of 1000' between the new structure and the off -sale store. Mr. Locher read from Ord. 34 on the 1000' requirement, stating that it stated "any existing structure." After discussion, Mr. Rosengren moved that a letter be sent to the church board asking them for a letter of intent on the date of construction for the structure or else copies of the building plans; stating that we have no choice but to grant the off -sale license under Ord. 34 unless such letter or plans are received by February 9, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. unanimously. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that she believed a newer State law allows the Council to vote themselves a raise providing that notice was published and no objections in the form of a 10% voter petition was received. Mr. Locher read the new law; however, this does not apply here as the Council is raising the amount of expenses, not salary. The Clerk stated that there was a problem with a person objecting to the fees charged him for his request for a mobile home park since the Ordinance states a fee of $75.00 for same. Mr. Locher felt that an ordinance, besides an earlier resolution, requiring the payment of all legal and other costs incurred for requests for rezoning and special use permits, etc. was legally enforceable. Mr. Jaworski moved that the Attorney draft an ordiname requiring the payment of all costs by petitioners for