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6 (3 Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Vote: Aye—Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Bohjanen, and Mr. L'Allier. No--Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried. Mr. Locher stated that he had checked the title on the Blomquist Addition plat and found the title clear. Mr. Gotwald stated that he had again checked with the County Surveyor on the matter of the 50; roadway requirement and that the surveyor would accept the plat as it is with the 35' easement. Mr. Locher reported that the League had sent a letter stating that under Minnesota Statute 1955, Chapter 765, voluntary workers including Civil Defense members are considered employees and are therefore eligible for workmen's compensation when ordered to duty by a political subdivision. Mr. Locher will talk to the insur- ance agent about coverage for the Civil Defense. The following names for election judges were suggested by the County GOP: Mrs. William Houle, Mrs. Richard Crandall, Mrs. Secretan, Mrs. L. J. LeTendre, Mrs. R. A. Stanley, Mrs. James Livingston, Mrs. Heckenliable; the following by the County DFL: Mrs. Arthur Haskins, Mrs. Kay Olson, Mrs. Agaes LaMotte, Mrs. Erma Grygellko, Mrs. Signe Miller, Mrs. Ruth Rector. The Council members suggested the following names: Mrs. Richard Lichtscheidl, Mrs. Michael Peloquin, Mss.. Charles Gotwaldt, Mrs. Lowell Nygren, Mrs. Robert Sorg, Mrs. George Tauer, Mr. Kenneth Youker and Mrs. Earl Holley. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the foregoing list of names for election judges for the primary and general elections this fall. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the Governor would soon announce someone to fill the vacancy on the Metro Transit Commission and suggested that we adopt a resolution supporting Bruce Nawrocki of Columbia Heights for that position. Mr. L'Allier then moved that the council adopt a resolution favoring Bruce Nawrocki for the Metro Transit Commission and that the Mayor and Clerk work on drafting this resolution to send to the Governor. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. The Clerk read a letter from the League concerning the Metro Council Sewer Plan and planning meetings for discussion by interested officials. Mr. Bohjanen moved that we get in touch with the League on this suggesting evening meetings if possible. Seconded by Mr. Jawroski. Carried. Mr. Dupre complained about a single garage which had been moved in on commercial property by Mr. Flanagan without securing a moving permit. Mr. Bohjanen moved that we 0%/%yi/Melf40/0.),V00/7406WioxiAlasiaajA407festWayiii accept the garage upon inspection providing that the owner pays the $25.00 moving fee and the $2.50 garage permit. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Dupre mentioned that the house on the corner of Elm Street and Highway 8 will be taken down, but the owner has been ill. Mr. Schwankl in the audience asked whether two or more garages could be located on the same piece of property in a commercial location. The attorney said that there was no maximum limit on this. Mr. Schwankl then complained that the building hung over his fence, that the two garages were so close on the Flanagan property that the overhang on one had been trimmed and that there was no parking area left. The concensus of the Council was that the Fire Marshall should check for a pos- sible fire hazard and that the Council should look at the situation before the next meeting. Mr. Locher mentioned that the County Auditor would call a meeting of municipal clerks before September 3 to instruct them on election proceedings. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the Clerk- Treasurer to attend this meeting. Seconded by Ir. Jaworski. Carried.