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270 1/25/71 sign which will be hung outside, weather permitting. mi.. James Schilling requested a variance for a lot in Cecil LaMotte's Third Addition. '4r. LaMotte stated that the lot lines in his Second Addition have now been settled with the Water Department. Mr. Schilling did not know exactly which lot he wanted, did not have a survey or a legal description. He wanted to erect a modular home and to dig the basement this week. Ur. L'Allier explained that all variances must first go be fore the Planning and Zoning Board before the Council can act. The next Planning and Zoning Board meeting is February 17th and the first Council meeting after that on the 28th. Mr. Schilling stated he couldn't wait that long. Mr. Cardinal moved that Mr, James Schilling should present his plans and legal description and request a variance before the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. At. 9 P.M. Mayor L'Allier opened the public hearixig for Lee C. Smith. Attorney Locher stated that all affidavits were on file with the Clerk andhe read the list of property owners who had been notified of °the hearing. Mr. Smith was not present nor were any of the neighbors notified so no one spoke in favor of or against the rezoning. Mr. Locher moted that John McLean had been notified before the Planning Board meeting by Mr. Smith that he had "nothing to present. Mr. Smith also mentioned that Superior Gulf Gil had exercised their option on the property that had alregdybeen zoned commercial at 35W And Old Highway 8 for a gam station and possibly a restaurant. Mr. Cardinal moved to deny the petition for rezoning of lands in Section 17, T. 31,N, P 22W, located in Lino 'raked for Mr. Lae C. Smith on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board on the basis of nonconformance and to dis- continue the present hearing. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher noted that Mr. Smith should understand that the Council is not trying to discourage him but they want to start .,over with a clean slate. Mr. Cardinal moved to close the hearing at 9:10 P.M., seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Ur. Gotwald will report on lights and other questions et the next meeting. The Village had received a thank -you letter from Circle Pines for the use of the squad car when theirs was out of order and they had inquired of the fee involved. "r. L'Allier etated that the insurance covered the car when it was out of the Village and the reciprocal help agreement covered the loan of the car but perhaps we should charge a nominal expense fee just to keep the records straight. 1"r. L'Allier moved to send a bill to Circle Pines for 51 per mile to cover expenses of the Police car while it was on loan. Motion seconded by Mr. Posengren. Carried, Attorney Locher had been notified by the County Health Board of a four -unit apartment building at 1160 Main Street, Vino Takes which was violating the health ordinance in many ways, especially with sewer bubbling up in the back yard. Mr. Tocher bad notified the owner, Mrs. Anne !rawchuk, and given her the opportunity to take care of the matter voluntarily. Mrs. Krawchuk had called Mayor L'Allier and reported that she had had boring teked of the sewer Area with results as yet unknown.