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11. Pursuant to the ma.nT, discussions the past six months on the excess water situation in Lino Lakes, Dick Swanson, County Agent, was present to dis- cuss a probable Rice Creek 1atershed. With Mr. Swanson were John Russell Leonard Bullard, Jerry Kokowski and Curtiss Clinton, all of whom work in the same field. Mr. Gallagher of the St. Paul Vater Works was also pre- sent. Mr. Gottwald spoke on measures of control taken to date. Parti- cipating in the discussion from the floor were Mr. Kelling, Mr. Proulx, Mrs. Mishaud, Mr. Apitz and Mr. Raymond Brown. After approximately two hours discussion on the above subject, the Mayor moved we initiate a water study, gathering as much pertinent data as pos- sible from all the professional people we can call upon, and that this study be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Funds for em- ploying such professional help to be taken from general funds. Second by Zelinka, motion carried. Ralph Stewart and Gerald O'Brien of the North Central Public Service Co. were present. They asked the Uouncil to consider a proposed franchise for gas service and gave a detailed description of the background of the company, and the services they could offer. The franchise was turned over to the village attorney for study and the gentlemen were invited to attend the next meeting of the Planning r>:;zoning Commission. Two bids were received on the police car. Low bid was from Fairview Plymouth for 42,100 and the second bid was from Midway Ford for 42,245. Instead of a trade -in, the possibility of selling the car outright to Centerville was discussed. Ross moved that for the record, we accept the bids as received, with action tabled pending receipt of a firm bid from Centerville. Second by Speiser. Motion carried. Treasurer's report was read and accepted. It was moved by Damning, seconded by Zelinka, that 4100 be transferred from the general fund into the fire protection fund. Ross moved the Clerk bill the Baldwin Lake Motel for ';375 for Special Use Permit, in accordance with Ordinance 39. The Clerk was also instructed to send bills to Ralph L'allier for 450 for 1 culvert, and to Marvin Rehbein for 410, to cover the cost of spreading chloride on East Holly. (1 manw /truck - 2 hours time). Backlin moved we get one set of snow tires for the truck. Second by Speiser, motion carried. Backlin also moved that we grade that portion of 77th Avenue that be- longs to the village. Second by Ross, motion carried. Ross reported on the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting held on the 14th, and that the Board recommended certain amendments to Ordinance 21 -A on platting. After discussing the changes with Mr. Locher, Ross moved, with second by Backlin, that we adopt the ordinance as amended. Locher also recommended a certified copy be filed with the Register of Deeds. Domning reported that several persons residing in the SE corner of the village had petitioned for closing that area to all guns, shooting or hunting. Petition was turned over to Ross to present to the Planning