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196 required. Mr. Cardinal asked the Clerk to note that she should tell sign appli- cants to send a survey. MM[r. Gotwald felt we should charge an additional fee for inspection. W. L'Allier mentioned that W. McLean suggested that all existing signs be brought up to specifications by renewal time. Mr. Cardinal commented that some signs such as the Sheraton Ritz does not meet code but is neat and kept up -- should this be thrown away? He stated that Planning & Zoning is studying the matter. Mr. L'Allier noted that the P&Z does not visit the signs. Mr. Locher read from Ord. 51 on the hardship waiver. Mr. Bohjanen stated he had received complaints that the 1200' separation distance between signs on the freeway imposed a hardship on a person with land abutting the freeway but whose neighbors on either side had erected a sign leaving insufficient distance for one in between. He suggested a joint sign. Mr. Rosengren stated that his interpretation of the ordinance was that the freeway requirements were for leased land only and that any property owner on the freeway has a right to a sign. There was discussion on this. It was decided to leave the matter to the P&Z for consideration. Mr. Jaworski reported on the Civil Defense meeting at Anoka on September 8. The State is concerned that all local units are not ready for a disaster. There was discussion on notification of local officials in the event of a disaster. Mr. Myhre stated that during the two tornadoes he has watched the Sheriff radio the next County which notifies individual police departments who in turn notify the Civil Defense officials. W. Backlin commented that the Civil Defense had discussed the fact that there is too much interference on their radios and are considering going to the business or double side bands. Discussion on funds for this equipment ensued. W. Rosengren reported that they had completed oiling and sealing 4th, Marshan, Oak, Linda and Laurene, Baldwin Lake Road, and 64th on both sides of the freeway. The cost for this work so far was $11,000 for the 4 -5 miles of road; he was quite happy with that. W. Gotwald noted that there had been 17 miles of gravel road to eliminate at the beginning of the 5 year program; we had gained this year and were ahead even if we should have'to come back on some of them. Mr. Rosengren hoped to upgrade them to full- service roads. W. Rosengren reported that the cement work, plumbing, cesspool and septic system were finished at the new site; he felt we should start on the well. On Mr. Gotwald's suggestion, Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Engineer to write the specifications, for the well for State approval and to authorize Mr. Rosengren to get several informal sealed bids for the job. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren stated that they would do some dust - coating on East Rondeau Lake Road since it gets lots of use (not necessarily by our residents) and the grading doesn't last. Also, he and W. Backlin will work on upgrading the north section of the East County Line. Denny Houle asked that the Council put pressure on the County to use good equipment and to finish the work on 20th Ave. past 77th Street. There was discussion on the County's progress on 20th Avenue. Mr. Jaworski moved that a letter be written to the County Board immediately concerning the condition of 20th Avenue, stating that they have created hazardous conditions and are jeopardizing the health and welfare of Lino Lakes citizens; 1 1 1