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10 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order by Mayor Ralph L'Allier at 8:09 P.M. on Feb. 13, 1968, with all members present. The first order of business was the presentation of the 1967 Audit by Mr. Waldemar Hill who had another commitment later in the evening. Mr. Hill made several com- ments on the financial status of the Village and explained the foremat of the audit report. He suggested that the Clerk keep an up -to -date file on all Village property (Mr. Rosengren will help) and send a copy of this to him and to Mr. Ray for the floater on the insurance policy. Also, since no money had been set.: aside for the police car fund some of the certificates of deposit should be earmarked for this pur- pose. Mr. Hill stated that the State required the Treasurer's books to analyze the funds by codes. Mr. Bohjanen will ask El Rehbein & Son, Inc. to evaluate the park pro- perties. Mr. Bohjanen expressed the Council's thanks for having the Audit Report completed so early. The minutes of the Jan. 22, 1968, meeting were read. Mr. Cardinal moved that we accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved that the minutes of the special meeting of Jan. 29 be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved that we pay the first half installment of the Fire Contract with Centerville for 1968 in the amount of $700. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The Treasurer's report for January was read, showing a Jan. 31 balance of $4,453.07 in the bank. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the Treasurer delete from the record of outstanding checks check #933 written to Milner W. Carley & Assoc in the amount of $25 on Sept. 9, 1966, as the records show the amount credited to them but the check apparently late lost. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal, carried. A letter from Springsted, Inc. was read advising of a change of address. Centerville sent a copy of a letter to Mr. Burman urging construction of a roadway connecting Centerville Road and the road to the County Park. An invitation to attend a public open house at the Anoka- Ramsey State Junior College on Feb. 18 was read. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had been inquiring on bids for a blanket position bond for all Village personnel. Mr. James Ray, who had submitted the low bid of $385.50 for a 3-yr. bond, was present to give details on such a bond, which would give $10,000 coverage on every position except theClerk- Treasurer which would be in the amount of $30,000. It would also include a faithful performance clause and collusion clause. The Clerk will secure a list of applicants and submit a copy of same to the Personnel Commission. (The Clerk's notary bond will not be included as the commission has been issued and recorded.) Mr. Bohjanen moved, after Mr. Ray's presentation, that the Clerk write a check in the amount of $385.50 and have the papers signed by the Mayor immediately, that Mr. Ray will bind coverage the next morning (Feb. 14) on a 3 -yr. blanket position bond with Auto - Owner Ins. Co. to provide $10,000 coverage on all positions but the Clerk - Treasurer's with $30,000 coverage. The Clerk will contact our Bank agent cancelling all other bonds. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether the new entrance signs might be insured. Mr. Ray replied that the cost would be 5% of the insurable value. Mr. Bohjanen will bring this information before the C&BDC.