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11 The proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 32 concerning junk cars was read and discussed (this had been mailed to all earlier). Mr. Bohjanen felt that a serviceman should. be allowed to place a car on blocks until his return. After considerable dis- cussion, Mr. Locher commenced composing another section on exceptions to the ordinance. Mr. Rosengren commented on the inventory stating that some items were priced wrong; he felt that this should be placed on the agenda for next time and all should have corrections ready then. The police and the civil defense should be asked to check their inventories also. Mr. Al Ross asked Mr. Locher if there were any way of checking with NSP on rate differentials between the core cities and our area. He felt that if such a differ- ential existed that we should institute action to fight high rates like St. Paul does. Mr. Locher replied that he could check. Mr. Locher read the new section to the proposed Ordinance 32 amendment as follows: Upon prior application to the Village Council, and the Council being convinced that a valid reason therefor exists, a special permit may be issued by the Village Clerk — Treasurer for the storage of a vehicle or vehicles with the Village, which vehicle or vehicles may not have current Minnesota registration thereon. Such special permit must be reviewed annually, state the reason therefor, be non — transferable, and the applicant shall pay an annual fee to the Village therefor of $5.00 per vehicle. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adopt Ordinance 32A amending Ordinance 32 as proposed. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski stated that he had attended a meeting with the Mayor of Coon Rapids and representatives of all municipalities served by North Central Public Service Co. as well as the County to discuss rates. The company has stated that they would raise Heir rates since they are not making money. Coon Rapids had asked for an audit of the company which showed that they are making a 15% profit rather than the 5.8 %' profit they had claimed. The representatives had felt that it was not feasible for one community to fight the increase, but they would try to form an association like had been done to govern Minnegasco's rates, and which is paid by Minnegasco to keep from having court fights. Mr. Jaworski stated that they would meet again on April 22 on this. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that Bob Voss, Mayor of Coon Rapids, at the last meeting of the Anoka County Association, had proposed a regional regulation district for this purpose. Mr. Scherer asked Mr. Bohjanen when the brochure would be done since he felt that it had already cost us $2,000, e.g., Mr. Bohjanen's salary for the past 40 months. Mr. Bohjanen replied that the Planner had advised waiting until the airport decision is made. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Seconded,by Mr. Rosengren. Aye.