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5 2 Mr. L'Allier announced that Mr. Eidem, who was to have spoken that evening, had injured his back and would attend the July 22 meeting. The text of proposed Ordinance 21B doncerning donations of lands by developers was read. After clarification of several points included, Mr. Jaworski moved that Lino yokes adopt Ordinance Number 21B, amending Ordinance Number 21. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Locher will take care of the publishment. Mr. John McLean, member of the Personnel Commission, explained the facts and figures, in the report showing cost of full- -time man, which had been presented to the Council previously. He stated that the estimates had been set high in case more funds might be required in a bad year for overtime, part -time help, etc. In his opinion, a man hired as full -time maintenance man would become knowledgeable enough in a few years to become foreman of the Village work force. Wages had been figured on the basis of a man and one -half. After much discussion on pros and cons of hiring a full -time man, purchase of a grader versus rental of same, which should be done first and how to stretch the budget, Mr. Jaworski moved that the matter be tabled with discussion to be resumed at a special meeting on September 10 at 8 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Andrew Dabasi, owner of Forest Lake Taxi, was present to request a permit to operate an extra cab as a cruiser on Highway 8 in Lino Lakes to also serve Centerville and Hugo and which would be dispatched by radio from Forest Lake. Mr. Dabasi presented his permit issued by Forest Lake and stated that his rates were those approved by the State. Since Lino Lakes has no ordinance covering taxi service and requirements for same, samples had been requested from the League. Mr. L'Allier stated the Council's appreciation for Mr. Dabasi's offer and asked him to return on August 12 to work out an arrangement after Lino has a chance to work up an ordinance. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the C&BDC had not yet completed the survey of what the local businessmen feel the Village should have, but they will present a written report of this to the Council when finished. Brochure work is still pending on recieving information from the Metropolitan Airport Commission. . Robert A. Claggett, part -owner of Aqua Float Corporation, was present, stating that they manufacture aircraft pontoons under a special use permit and had plans for constructing a 40 x 50' building and a portable spray booth on skids to be moved where needed, but had suspended alloperations until this rezoning matter is cleared up. They had already used 25 loads of fill but there still was too much water to allow the workers to park cars on the grass or to haul out the old red truck which someone had complained about. Mr. Locher will talk with Mr. Claggett's attorney to get the legal description in order to get the rezoning underway immediately. Mr. Rosengren inquired whether Lino Lakes was going to have the grass along the roads cut. It was decided that Mr. Rosengren should check on wages versus cost by job and that he should contact the County Highway Department to see if they would cut the grass. . Rosengren stated that the tractor and packer had been delivered for trial and that the tractor was not worth purchasing but that the packer seemed okay except for needing one tire and new wheel bearings. Also, Columbus had indicated an interest in sharing the cost and use of the packer. Thereupon, Mr. Cardinal moved that Mr. Rosengren be authorized to negotiate the purchase of the , eoad packer and the necessary parts needed at a maximum amount of $350.00 and that the cost be split evenly with Columbus Township. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried.