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284 3/8/71 Mr. Locher reported that he had called Mr. G. J. O'Brien of the North Central Public Service Company and had received a letter from him dated Feb. 18th, which he -read. Mr. O'Brien had stated that the company had instituted a 4% increase effective Dec. of 1970, but that the supplier had raised the gas rates so that the total increase was in excess of 4 %; The company's 4% increase in the winter amounts to 5 -6 %, with less increase in the summer, averaging 4% for the year. The gas bills in February reflect the 4% increase, the rate adjustment and the extra amount for the overall 4% yearly increase. W. Locher stated that the supplier's increase was some 1.7 %. Mr. Jaworski stated that he would like to argue that raise since he felt there had been a 12% increase; also, he could supply proof to take to the company. Mr. L'Allier suggested that Mr. Jaworski get togeather with Mr. Blaylock to compare increases in North Central's rated with that of Circle Pines Utilities. Mr. Locher stated that he had talked with Larry Shaw at the P.C.A., and that they have no objections at this point to our not having adopted a burning ban since we are working on it. If there are less than 200 people per section of land, that section can be excluded from the ban, Mr. Gotwald stated that he hasn't had a chance to go over the aerial photos with the Council yet. Mr. Locher had a set of 1965 aerials to leave; newer ones would have to be purchased. Mr. L'Allier instructed the Building Inspector and the Assessor to determine the number of houses (new)since the aerials were made. The date of March 23rd was set to discuss the open spaces to be excluded. Mr. L'Allier informed the audience that they could still burn garbage. Mr. Locher commented that auto's, etc., could no longer be burned. Mr. Locher stated that he had met with Mr. Gotwald and Mr. VanHousen on the comprehensive zoning plan, but there was some work to do yet. He felt that the industrial and commercial area should be gone into thoroughly, and suggested that a joint meeting with the P&Z be held on this. He noted that there were the questions on the Metro Airport and the. Metro Park, he could not recommend passage of the plan, yet. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Planner had indicated that he would attend the next Council meeting. The clerk reported that both applicants for the Deputy Clerk's position had asked to be removed from consideration since one would be receiving a baby for adoption and the other had gone back to work at her old job. After discussion, Mr. L'Allier moved that Mrs. Sarner, Assessor, be hired as the Deputy Clerk until a Deputy is found, if she is able to handle this with her other duties, and that we re- advertise in a few weeks; also that Mr. Locher finds that there is no legal objection. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimoulsy. Mr. Cardinal suggested that if Mrs. Sarner is to take the next P&Z meeting, a letter of thanks be sent to Kay Olson. Mr. Jaworski stated that the committee on municipal license fees would meet tomorrow and would consider the licensing of rubbish haulers. Mr. Jaworski moved that the matter of adopting the PCA ordinances on burning. etc., be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Clerk will mail copies of the Lexington ordinances to Council Members. No new business was proposed.