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2 0 12/14/70 . Bohjanen inquired whether anyone had contacted the County on the 4 -way stop at Main and Hwy 8. It was noted that this had only been a suggestion by Mr. Al Ross and no action had been taken. Mr. Bohjanen moved to write Commissioner Burman asking the County to establish a 4-way stop at Hwy 8 and Main St. since both roads are under the jurisdiction of the County. Seconded by Mr.. Rosengren. Carried unanimously.- Mr. Jaworski read the police report as follows: 2,047 miles driven --203 home and business checks --18 complaints --16 assists to/by other Departments -1M escapees from M.R.D.C. - -9 escapees returned --3 1/2 hrs assisting M.R.D.C. --6 accidents --1 snowmobile accident --4 snowmobile complaints --4 runaway juveniles --2 house fires --1 theft amounting to $130 --1 stolen item recovered worth $1,200.00 --1 medical. Mr. Cardinal noted at this point that Ken Miller reported that Wally Anderson would not be able to begin the staining work until the middle of next week. Mr. Gotwald reported that he had received a copy of a letter sent by Suburban Engineering tl Eugene Mere of the Dept. of Conservation regarding he water levelreadings of Reshanau Lake taken during November. Mr. Gotwald read that on November 3, 1970 the water level was 1 foot below.the high -water level of 1968,and on November 18, 1970 the water level had peaked at 2 feet over the 1968 level. Whenever the level is higher than 879.2 water flows out of the culvert on the westerly outlet; the level on November 22, 1970 read 882.0. Suburban Engineering felt that since the lake level has returned to a level which is above normal there was no further need to take further readings; however the test wells and elevation gauge will be left in place if further observation is required. Mr. Gotwald reported that the plans were complete for the Jandric sewer project and he recommended that a special meeting to consider same be set. After discussion it was decided to wait until Mayor L'Allier returned to work out a meeting date. Mr. Gotwald commented that the timetable.on this project was working out well as far as possible Metro Sewer Board takeover of the plant. Mr. Locher commented on a letter from the League,of Minn. Municipalities on the following proposed legislation: 1) a State guarantee of local bond issues, noting that this would make it-easier far a municipality to sell an issue and that a municipality would le apt to get lower interst rates; 2) short -term financing changes which would allow municipalities to borrow from banks up to three years without voter approval except where the amount exceeds 1% of the assessed valuation. Mr. Locher noted that muni- cipalities now frequently borrow on warrants beyond their tax revenue. Mr. Locher stated that he favored both proposals and recommended that we vote,for their approval. W. Bohjanen asked whether the State would set the amount which could be borrowed; Mr. Locher replied that the legislature would --the amount would depend on the value- - tion of each municipality. Mr. Locher also reported that certificates of insurance had been received for B.K.G., Inc. and Weleski & Son -- these were more than adequate; also a rider for the change of name for Freeman's Bottle Shop to be attached to their bond, and a $5000 bond for Clyde Rehbdin's sewer license; Clyde still needs to provide an insurance certificate. Mr. Locher stated that before we take over the new building we definitely should let Ray Insurance know, especially before we move anything in. Mr. Rosengren stated that two tractors were already there. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Ray immediately on the items which had already been moved into the new building; Mr. Locher will contact him also. Ni. Cardinal moved that we vote to approve the two League proposals as recommended by