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Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that the Anoka Co Planning & Development Committee of Anoka Co. Association of Municipalities, hoped this year to come up with a plan to coordinate its 21 separate governing bodies with the County and State on var- ious codet, etc. Mr. Rosengren stated that due to the light snowfall little road maintenance work had been needed but they have been working on the equipment and on cost estimates. He asked that the Council consider the future building of a metal storage building for all the Village equipment which does not fit into this garage. Mr. Rosengren stated that the Village chain saw was not in adequate condition for necessary tree removal and that the Council should consider buying a new one in the near future. He will check prices. Mr. Bohjanen, after some discussion, moved that payroll employees be paid once a month. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal, carried unanimously. Mr. Backlin stated that the discussions with Oneka Twp were still pending. Mr. L'Allier proposed the following wages: Mechanic -- $3.60 /hr., Drivers and labor - ers-- $2.35/hr. plus a chauffer's license, Clerk- Treasurer -- $1800 /yr. plus 9f/ mileage (not to be paid for meetings or special meetings; Deputy Clerk-- $2.35/hr. plus 9 O mileage same as Clerk; Bldg. Inspector - -2/3 of building permit fees; Weed inspector - $2.35/hr.; Police--Mr. Raymond-- $200/mo., Mr. West-- :185/mo., Mr. Myhre-- $75 /mo. Mr. Cardinal moved that the Council accept these wages for 1968. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski, carried. Mr. Rosengren moved that the Assessor be paid $1800 per year, with no mileage. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal, carried. After much discussion, Mr. L'Allier moved that the position of Road Supervisor be abolished and that it be replaced by that of Working Foreman at a wage of $2.75/hr. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Vote: Yes Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, and Mr. L'Allier. No: Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Bohjanen. It was agreed to hold off naming the Road Study Commission until next meeting. There was some discussion about policing of snowmobiles. The first meeting of the Mayor and thepolice with the public was announced for February 14 at 8 PM. The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Dupre to the next P&Z meeting on Feb. 21 to hear the responsibilities of the Building Inspector. Mr. Jaworski moved that the Council authorize Mr. L'Allier to work on a resolution with the adjoining communities to ask the county for an estimate of the cost of policing the whole area by the county. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal, carried. Mr. Cardinal moved that Mr. L'Allier write to Mr. Maurice Chandler, of the State and Community Planning Agency to request that he or a member of his staff hold a joint meeting with the Council, P&Z and C&BDC, to present their ideas on the 27th of °February. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen, carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the Clerk request Mr. Hill to report on the audit at the next meeting on February 12. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski, carried. Announcement was made of the next League of Municipalities meeting on Jan. 31 at 8 PM in Columbis Heights.