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Mr. McCubrey of the State Highway Department was present asking the village to approve the plans for the ramp approaches of 35E at County Road J and Otter Lake Road. Village engineer recommended approval. Ross moved we approv] the plans as presented with second by Backlin. Motion carried. Mr. Stromberg, owner of property on Baldwin Lake Road, requested a permit to build a home on that street. During discussion, Domning stated the village should be given easement rights for the purpose of building a road through this area for probable future building. Gotwald and Backlin will begin immediately to obtain these easments, after which Mr. Stromberg may request a variance and proceed with his building, if all other requirements of the building code are in order. Mr. Christenson of the Northern Sanitary Sewer District was present to discuss their contemplated service into this area, and their request for federal assistance. In keeping with the overall plan originally set up in 1954 by NSSD, they requested a statement from the Village covering our immediate and future interest in sewers for this village. It was suggested we might also consult with and include Centerville. Gotwald stated the field work was done on the sewer study, and Ross moved the Council go on record in asking Gotwald to expedite this information and furnish it to NSSD as soon as possible, preferably within the next two weeks. Second by Speiser, motion carried. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected. Speiser moved we approve the minutes as corrected, second by Ross, motion carried. Letter from Mrs. Michaud was read concerning the Rice Creek situation, and Ross moved we have the engineer investigate to see if similar letters were sent to other official sources controlling these waters and report back to the Council. Second by Domning, motion carried. A letter was read from D. R. McFadden, Deputy District Engineer, in answer to our request to investigate the accident conditions on the intersection of Highways 8 and 49. Ross will discuss with the Planning and Zoning Committee to determine what further information should be given to the Highway Department. Speiser moved we have Goerge Gotwald attend a meeting to be held April 13 in the State Highway Department offices regarding the entire crossing of 35W through this village. Second by Domning. Motion carried. A letter was read from the Utilities Commission stating the feasibility report was ready and suggesting a meeting with our Council on Monday, April 18 to discuss it. Council will notify them we will be there at 7:30 pm since no time was stipulated. Treasurers report was read. The attorney turned over to Mr. Backlin the information requested on load limits. However, a special form to fill out for the bonding has not yet been prepared. Also to be set up is a graduated set of permit fees, since because of the new ordinance it is not known how much investigation would have to be done in each instance. Suggestion was made that the Council consider contacting the County Com- missioners, and request that in the future any construction of roads in our village by the County be discussed and approved with the Council. No action taken.