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88 Mr. Rosengren had no report, but noted that he hoped to have the specifications on the tandem truck by the next meeting. The building committee had met last month at his place. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that street lights be placed on Linda and Laurene. There was general discussion on other sites. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize install- ation of up to 6 street lights on the recommendation from the Roads Dept. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier reminded the Council that the next Anoka County Assn. of Municipalities meeting would be Wednesday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. at Fridley. Representatives of the Metro Council Transit Commission would make a presentation along with their engineers. Mr. L'Allier suggested that the Council meet on March 10th with the Planning & Zoning, the Planner, and the Engineer to gather information on mobile home courts. The meeting was set for 8:00 p.m. Notices will be sent to the school districts; the Engineer and Planner will be asked to bring maps, etc. The newspapers were asked to make note of this. Mr. Bohjanen requested that the Planner attend the next Community and Business Development Commission meeting to add finishing touches on their brochure. There were no objections. Mr. Locher reported that he had received the signed and completed contract on the Baldwin Lake Park site from the St. Paul Water Dept. Mr. Jaworski asked to be informed of the expiration date and when the $1 was to be paid. The Council will act on the renewal of the contract each year. There was discussion on the proposed Rice Creek Watershed. Mr. Bohjanen gave his observations on this and felt that we should be assured a man on the Watershed Board. He thought we should study the Open Space Committee views and keep a watch on the Coon Creek Watershed developments. Mr. L'Allier felt we should tread lightly on this and felt we should go to the Engineer for exact data. He mentioned that the local assessments would be left to the municipalities. Upon further discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the Engineer to spend time on a topography map; that this matter would be mentioned to Mr. Gotwald at the March 10th meeting and plan discussions to take place later. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. There was some discussion on the use of the old police car for police work on bad nights; it was decided that the insurance could not be changed on it. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that the insurance on the tanker truck could be suspended for 6 months of the year when not in use. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay the bills as audited, including the first -half payment of the two fire contracts. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. Mr. Myhre asked who would decide on the choice of the 4th man for the police force. He was told that the Council would make the decision. The Clerk was instructed to make copies of the applications for the Council to look at prior to the March 9th meeting. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize the purchase of a new gun belt for the new man at an approximate cost of $85.00. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. 1 1