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A letter from Representative Vernon Pleiaance was read which endorsed our request for legislation on State Aid monies for roads for municipalities under 5,000 population. Copies will be made for the Council. On Mr. Locher's suggestion, Mr. Jaworeki moved to authorize the Engineer and the Clerk to open the bids on the municipal building on June 22, 1970, at 1:30 p.m. for tabulation and presentation to the Council that evening. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Rosengren to check out a report that a dam is being built on Rice Creek near the bridge on Hodgson Road. Mr. Rosengren reported that he had checked the water level in Rice Creek earlier and found that Rioe Lake is higher than usual because the water is flowing back- wards into Reshanau Lake; usually. Rioe Lake is about 1 foot lower than Reshanau. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher if a check could be made into the costa of the present Municipal Court system as opposed to the former system. Reports are circulating that the officers won't make arrests because it goats too much to go to court. Mr. L'Allier agreed that the officers have to take time off from work to attend the day -time sessions. Mr. Locher explained the procedure when the aocuaid pleads 'not guilty', noting that the Village -gets 50% of the fine on a Village ordinance conviction after oosts are deducted, but that we get practi- cally nothing when the violation is tagged by the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Office or Water Patrol, even though we are obligated. to prosecute the case. He felt it would bear some discussion with our legislators. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had mentioned the matter to our representative once; he seemed willing to proceed with legislation, feeling it was only fair. that since the State and the County get the money, they should pay to prosecute.. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved that letters be written to our Representative and Senator asking them to study the matter and consider drafting legislation which would return the cost of such prosecution to the municipalities. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting. - Upon a request by W. Myhre, Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize permission for our police force to join with the Lexington and Circle Pines police forces to sponsor a July 4th celebration. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher stated that they would be covered under our insurance. Rosengren moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. - Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren moved to adjourn at 10:26 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. All voted. aye. BILLS: May 25, 1970 3026 Ralph M. L'Allier Council expenses for May 3027 William I. Bohjanen 3028 Andrew J. Cardinal 3029 Ronald J. Jeworaki 3030 Henry H. Rosengren 3031 Harold A. Breasted 3032 Hanson's Northway Drugs 3033 Winfield C. West �� It tl It n Village Hall rent for June Small legal tablets Plumbing Inspector's fees (Cont'd) $15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 190.00 3.08 105.20