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1 Mr. Jack DeVine, owner of a trailer house now parked on a lot along County Road J, was asked his plans, He stated that he wanted to build a house after he had torn down the old one on the property. He had been in the trailer since Easter, his father -in -law owns the land (20 acres) of which he plans to purchase one - third. W. Devine declared that it would be to the benefit of the Village if he were allowed to stay in the trailer since he would keep the land clean (as it is now nothing more than a dump) and that the Village would collect more taxes with a house built on the land. He stated that the house had been liveable before he went in the servie, but that vandals had ruined it while he was gone. He was told that a special use permit would be necessary, that this would have to be applied for by his in -laws since they owned the property, that this could be done by a letter signed by both of them. Such letter must be in by the next meeting in order for the Planning and Zoning Board to consider it at their July 16 meeting.::. He was also told to get a 90-day permit for the time being. Mr. DeVine asked whether it would help if he took pictures now and later of the premises. It was decided to take up the Blaine Mobile Home ordinance at the next meeting when Mr. Gotwald would be present after studying the differences in the trailer ordinances. The P&Z had made some size change recommendations. Mr. Bohjanen thought that room for utility - storage buildings should be included. W. Cardinal wished clarification on the question Mr. Brovald had raised regarding any road being used by the public becoming a Village road automatically. This had been told him by a Deputy Sheriff. Mr. Locher stated that this was wrong, but that he would like to check with the County Attorney on it. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that we check with the Sheriff's office, too to get their interpretation on this point. Mr. Brovald had also suggested that if Orange Street were not a Village Street then the street sign should be taken down. Mr. Dupre stated that to his recollection.:? the signs were put up on a temporary basis simply for addresses. Mr. Locher said that there were street signs up in St. Francis on the section lines, where not even a path existed. Mr. Brovald had also asked when a Village was considered large enough to have 24 -hours police protection. Mr. Cardinal had told him that we have 24 -hour protection from the County. The Clerk read Mr. Brovald's letter of resignation from the Planning Board as well as the Personnel Commission. Mr. L'Allier moved to accept Mr. Brovald's resignation effective June first. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen Carried. The Clerk will write a letter of thanks and acceptance. Mr. Jaworski reported that there had been no Park Board meeting in May. Mr. Jaworski requested a new garden tractor with a mower, broom and trailer to haul things with. Mr. Bohjanen asked whether he didn't need a blade. Mr. Jaworski an- swered no, that he could use the Ford tractor with the bucket. Mr. Rosengren thought that they should buy a bigger tractor and suggested that Mr. Jaworski look at the Cub owned by Centennial School. Mr. Bohjanen asked ifMr. Jaworski could have the oost for a tractor and equipment by the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski will try. Mr. Backlin suggested that the roads department could use a low -boy for .hauling and thought that R&B could split the cost of one with P&P. Mr. Rosengren agreed that it was a good idea. The Clerk read a letter which Mr. L'Allier had received from Dave Torkeldson asking that a meeting be set with the County Park Board to discuss park plans for Lino Lakes under the new Park Plan. However, Mr. Steffen, County-Administrator, had suggested waiting until everyone has a chance to discuss the Legislative bill on Open- Space, etc. The date will be set later.