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142 County Line from Highway 14 north for 80 rods. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Oneka expressing Lino's willingness to do this work (snow plowing and grading) for $14.00 per hour to be billed to Oneka. Mr. Rosengren then asked about relocating Peltier Drive on the east side of the lake. Several owners of property had agreed to donate property on the top of the hill if the road would be discontinued to the lake. Also, the present road erodes badly. Mr. Rosengren or Mr. Backlin will contact Mr. Thies, who is holding out on donating any land for the road. Mr. Rosengren moved to purchase the torrent pump at a base price of $396.00 plus 200 feet of hose, real, etc. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. R. V. Ellingsen, Weed Inspector, spoke on the County meeting held on the fifth of March. He stated that he had time for the inspection, but not for the spraying. The County had promised to do a better job on their roads in Lino Lakes concerning weeds this year. There are better laws in effect now, too, concerning weeds. Roy Backlin arrived from the meeting with Mr. Talbot. It was his opinion that the County had changed the offer to concern only Lino Lakes, Lexington, Circle Pines and Centerville. There would be one car in the area 24 hours daily, the cost still estimated at $16,000. The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Talbot to the next meeting to discuss the plan. The specifications for a new police car were read and discussed. Mr. Bohjanen moved that bids be let on anew police car with bids to be opened April 28 at the meeting. Copies of the bid forms will be sent to l ®cal Plymouth dealers. Bids are to be published in the Forest Lake paper, the Circulating Pines, and the Blaine Life. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved that two tires be purchased for the present squad car. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. L'Allier asked for Council approval for him to vote on thefollowing leg- islative proposals at the County Association meeting. 1) SF -857 and 858. The Legislative committee opposed 858 on statewide parks and open space with 2 cigarette tax and an appointed committee; also opposed 857 but suggested that all monies be retained by the counties concerned. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. L'Allier to vote in opposition to both SF 857 and 858, but to recommend a change in 857 that monies be retained by all counties. 2) H.F. 271 now in committee alloting more money for State aid roads, changing the distribution formula. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize Mr. L'Allier to vote in favor of this bill. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. 3) HF- -563 and SF - -664 to authorize additional bonding of 10 and 5 millions on turnbacks which are not properly funded now. Motion by Mr. Bohjanen, sec- onded by Mr. Cardinal to favor. Carried. 4) SF -1461 by Dean Nyquist, concerning the office of Sheriff of Anoka County on salary and dismissal. Also Sf -1462 on appointing of County Auditor, Treasurer etc. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. L'Allier to oppose both bills, but to recommend that qualifications and stipulations for elective officials be added. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Vote: Mr. Bohjanen, no; rest aye. Carried. 5) A bill authorizing the County Commissioners to pay their bills within III throe days of their approval. Motion by Mr. Jaworski, seconded by Mr. Cardinal to favor. Carried.