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2/22/71 279 Seconded by W. Bohjanen. Mr. Jaworski inquired whether Moline had contacted the Highway Dept. about Lilac Street being a 9 ton road. They had not, but it was the concensus of the Council that a road used under those loads would be repaired to handle same. The vote on the motion was unanimously in favor. Mr. Gotwald will be asked to make 2 copies of the plans which were corrected by the Planner. Molin was instructed to get the Engineer's approval, then approval from the Planner, and finally to call either the Clerk or the Building Inspector for authorization to get the building permit. They plan to start construction the middle of April. The building will involve 8.2 acres; the estimated value of the building and equipment will be about $1 Million. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Locher still, had the Zoning Classification; he has been ill and hes had no chance to get together with the Planner and the Engineer yet on this. Mr. Cardinal presented written recommendations from the Personnel Commission regarding hiring a full- time:man and contracting for janitor service. The date of March2nd at 8 P.M. was set for an informal meeting before the Council to discuss the recommendations and the Deputy Clerk applications with the Personnel Commission. The Clerk will send copies of the applications to the Commission members prior to the meeting. Mr. Jaworski stated that the Park Board had met on Feb 15th and had discussed the Metro Parks proposal. Mr. Jaworski moved to allow the Planner to attend the next Park Board meeting on March 15th to discuss coordination of park plans. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. W. L'Allier noted that at the special meeting held on Feb. 16th concerning the Metro Park proposal, that it had been the consensus of the Council members to authorize the Planner to :.meet with the Anoka County Park Planner, the Chairman of our Park Board and Metro Council members to talk about excluding some areas along the freeway, Hwy 49 and Birch St.; they had felt that some of the land should be set up for park purposes. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the above - mentioned persons to meet with the Metro Council and to report back. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski will set up a special meeting with the Council to report on the results of the park meeting. The Clerk will notify the persons involved when the date has been set. Mr. L'Allier felt that we should hurry on this since the Legislature is moving on proposals for reimbursement of such lands taken from municipalities. Mr. Rosengren had no report on roads. He mentioned that he had contacted someone on prices for a second had gas. pump, tank and air compressor, and would have the prices later this week. Mr. Bohjanen stated that the C&BDC had had no meeting since the, Open House. There had been a good turnout for the affair. He wished to have a letter sent to the Circle -Lex VFW thanking them for the flag donation. Mr. Bohjanen felt that the Council should consider the purchase of more folding chairs. Mr. Rosengren will look into prices on stacking chairs. W. Bohjanen stated that Iry Zastrow had made an estimate on installing wooden panels on the front of the Council table. Mr. Zastrow stated that he would fasten 2 temporary wooden panels on the brace under the table for a cost of $25. Mr. Bohjanen moved to have Mr. Zastrow install two 16" panels