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94 Mr. Backlin moved, Speiser seconded, that the village procure several long handled shovels, a crowbar, large lanterns and miscellaneous tools needed for the road repairs. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Speiser reported he had talked to Northern States Power and that they will install the park lights needed for a base charge of $80. per year. This will be the same type as our present street lighting as they did not feel the metered lighting would be suitable. Speiser moved, with second by Backlin, that we have the 2 lights installed, one at each end of the park. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Speiser reported the cost for finishing an area 60 x 120 feet for a tennis court in the park would run $1.50 per square yard or about $1,500. Mr. Gottwald supplemented this information by saying that a multiple use area, 70 x 150, which could be used for volley ball, deck tennis, and shuffle board among other things, would bring the price up to about $1,750. It was possible to make a saving over this price by using village materials and possibly using local talent to help with the construction. Mr. Speiser stated he had a request from a ball team to use the park on Monday evenings for practice, and would like to extend permission to these people to use the park. No formal motion was made, but informal discussion indicated approval. Mr. Anderson reported a meeting was held with 9 staff members of the Youth Center with 6 local citizens present. Mr. Anderson vilited the Governor's office the day following this meeting, during which visit the Governor dictated a memo to the Department of Corrections and Welfare. A copy of the reply received by Anderson indicates the mat- ter has been referred to the County Commissioners. Mr. Domning commended Kenneth Bryant for the long hours spent with the Civil Defense in the recent flood emergency. Reference was made to the red cross help and low interest loans available, and Domning stated he was writing to the Governor to have our area included in the disaster area. Bill Bohjanen has the use of our hall to take applications for those needing help. George Gottwald asked if he could open gravel bids on the 26th. Per- mission was given. Kenneth Bryant stated a good supply of printed instructions were avail- able on how to purity water for those who had flooded wells. John Juleen reported progress, a little at a time, was being made each week at the bingo games. Mr. Locher read and interpreted the fire contracts received from the two departments giving us coverage, Lexington and Centerville . Domning moved, second by Speiser, that the clerk be instructed to send a check, and we will assume this contract is in effect. (Referring to contract with Lexington). Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1