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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/1972 Council Minutes154 12/27/71 Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 10 :58 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Aye. Minutes approved at the meeting of January 10, 19 Clerk- Treasurer 1/10/72 The first regular 1972 Lino Lakes Village Council meeting held on January 10th was called to order by Mayor Bohjanen at 8 :02 p.m. He noted that the meeting was being recorded. Trustees present were: Donald Marier, Ronald Jaworski and Andrew Cardinal. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the December 27, 1971 meeting as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen asked for nominations to fill the vacancy on the Council. Mr. Marier moved to nominate Maxine Swanson to fill the vacancy on the Council. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. He asked for other nominations; Mr. Jaworski noted that there was a motion on the floor and another nomination would be out of order. Vote on the motion: Marier- -Yes; Jaworski--Aye; Cardinal - -No; Bohjanen -- Yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Swanson was sworn into office by Attorney Locher. Father Jack Wirth of St. Joseph's Church gave the invocation. Mr. Bohjanen stated that for the past several years we have had a citizen's award presented to some deserving person in the Village; this was originally started by the Community and Business Development Committee, so he had turned this over to them. Temporary Chairman Bill Houle escorted Mrs. Julia Faymoville to the front to receive a corsage and plaque as the 1972 Citizen of the Year. Mr. Houle read a lengthy list of background information and civic activities which Mrs. Faymoville had participated in. Mr. Bohjanen made the following appointments: Attorney -- Landol Locher Clerk- Treasurer - -June Emerton Deputy Clerks - -Elsie Linnell and Joan Heath Engineers -- Milner W. Carley. & Associates Mr. Jaworski interupted, pointing out that it was improper to list the Clerk as an appointment as she is a fulltime employee of the Village; he felt that if this was a motion that it was improper. Mr. Bohjanen stated that none of these appointments run for a particular year, but are routinely named. He asked Mr. Locher for a opinion. Mr. Locher stated that the Handbook for Villages does state specifically that terms, except for the designation of the official news- paper, do not necessarily run for a full term of 1 year. Mr. Locher read from the Handbook that it is no longer required by statute nor advisable to appoint officials each year; the common practice is to make all appointments of indef- inite duration subject to termination at Council discretion. A person once appointed continues to serve until he resigns or is removed by Council action. Mr. Jaworski stated that the Clerk was hired under Ordinances 43A & B and would not qualify as an appointment. Mr. Locher suggested proceeding with the other appointments while he checked further. Mr. Bohjanen continued with the appointments: Assessor - -Edna Sarner Weed Inspector--R. V. Ellingsen Animal Control- -Bruce Fleming C D Director -- Charles Cape Fire Marshall- -Jim Livingston Liaison to the Gas Utilities - -Bill Blaylock 155 1/10/72 Auditor--Wally Hill Roads and Parks Supervisor--Roy Baeklin Plumbing Inspector -- Jerome Boyd Municipal Health Dept.—Anoka County Health Dept. Mr. Jaworski asked for a vote on these appointments before proceeding further., Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the appointments made up to this point, eliminating the Clerk - Treasurer. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to make the official newspaper the Forest Lake Times. Sec- onded by Mr. Cardinal. Letters from the Forest Lake Times, the Blaine Life, and the Circulating Pines were read. Mrs. Swanson inquired about circulation. Mr. Sam Calusen stated that the $laine Life had a circulation of 250 subscriptions plus sales at various places in Lino Lakes. Duane Rasmussen stated that it was difficult to pin down the circulation of the Times in Lino Lakes due to the various postal routes; he thought they had 100 circulation mailed directly to Lino Lakes plus others mailed through the Circle Pines and Forest Lake post offices; he noted that they were more to the East than the Blaine Life. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Jaworski for his reason in nominating the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Jaworski stated he wanted them because we had them before and they do a good job. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the Blaine Life is a county paper and gives good coverage of what goes on in the county. Mrs. Swanson felt that coverage was the main factor in this case. She personally commended the Blaine Life for covering their fight for the Village during the spring and summer session of the Legislature, and the Forest Lake paper for coming through. Vote on the motion: Swanson - -No; Marier--No; Jaworski—Aye; Cardinal—Aye; Bohjanen - -No. Motion failed. Mr. Marier moved to accept as the official paper for Lino Lakes the Blaine Life. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Vote: Swanson—Aye; Marier -Aye; Jaworski - -No; Cardinal - -No; Bohjanen--Aye. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen proceeded with the appointments: Bond Consultants -- Springsted, Inc. Bank Depository -- Centennial State Bank of Lexington Acting Mayor - -Don Marier Park Supervisors- -Lino Lakes Park -- Chancy LeVesseur Sunrise Park - -Lena Billik Mr. Marier moved to accept these appointments. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen stated he would take each board or committee separately: Park Board Ardell Johnson, Francis Faymoville, Harold Lehman, Don Kent and Richard Carlson. Mr. Marier moved to accept these recommendations. Seconded by Mr, Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board 3-year terms - -Pete Nadeau, James Shearen and Ted Winiecki 2 -year terms- -Joan McLean and Arnold Kelling 1 -year terms -- Edward Karth and James Hill Mr. Cardinal moved to accept these nominations. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen stated that the Personnel Commission was stalled the last year; he felt that it was necessary to reinstate it this.year due to the fact that we're growing at a rate that we may have to have fulltime help as far as roads later 1/10/72 in the spring. He had asked the following to serve: Norman Miller, Richard Cartier, Gerald Bolin, Richard Carey, Mrs. Mary Gould. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the nominations. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the Environmental Commission was established just at the closing of last year and just to reaffirm it he listed the names: Arthur Hawkins, 3 -year term, Gerald Clausen, 3 -year term, Arthur Robyn, 2 -year term, Mrs. Clifton Brisson, 2 -year term, Mrs. Delbert Sawyer, 1 -year term. Mr. Cardinal moved to confirm these members. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Community & Business Development Committee William House, Carlo Sooger, Julia Faymoville, Audrey Truer, Vivian Rehbein, Crystal Allman, Richard Zelinka, Irvin Zastrow. Mr. Marier moved to accept these appointments. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen gave the Council Members' Responsibilities as follows: Andrew Cardinal - Chairman Joint Purchasing Committee Liaison to Park Board Representative to Legislature in Metro Park matters Ron Jaworski Don Marier - Liaison to Road Department Representative to Metro Transit Commission Liaison to Joint Purchasing Committee - Liaison to Planning and Zoning Board Representative to North Suburban Sewer Service Board Alternate to Anoka County Ass'n of Municipalities Maxine Swanson - Liaison to Community & Business Development Committee Liaison to Personnel Commission Liaison to Environmental Commission In Charge of Village offices Bill Bohjanen - In Charge of Police, Civil Defense & Fire Departments Representative to Anoka County Ass'n of Municipalities Alternate to North Suburban Sewer Service Board Mr, Jaworski asked what being in charge of the Village offices encompassed. Mr. Bohjanen stated that there are some times when you are dealing in business it is fair to have someone from the board or in charge to look in on it once in a while. It doesn't mean that any other councilmen can't look in too, or the Mayor. He thought it was proper to have somebody more or less in charge of the office. Mr. Jaworski didn't see the need when the office has been run efficient- ly in the past. Mr. Bohjanen inquired of Mr. Locher whether he could or could not designate one of the Council members to be in charge of the office. Mr. Locher asked if this was in an advisory capacity to the Council only and was told yes, to which he replied that this was proper, providing there is no inference that there is an ability to discharge or hire employees or make purchases with- out consent of the Council. Mr. Locher noted that if any problem wrises within the offices it is nice to have someone to whom the public can be refered to as a liaison official. Mr. Bohjanen noted that if he had a job where he could be free all the time he would take charge of the offices himself, but as he could not, he was glad to have someone on the Council who could. 1/10/72 Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the responsibilities as listed. Seconded by Mr. Marier, Carried unanimously. 157 Mr. Jaworski questioned the reason for not listing a planner in the appointments. Mr. Bohjanen said there was no reason why we shouldn't have one, but he felt that the Planner should report to the P&Z meeting on the 19th and discuss some of his plans and materials with them to see where we sit at this time, so we can take this up at a later date. He didn't see that the Planner had to be discussed at the first meeting of the year; he had planned to bring this up at a later date, Mr. Jaworski felt that this should be brought up and tabled. Mr. Bohjanen recommended that this be brought up at the P&Z meeting on Jan. 19th. Mr. Jaworski moved to table the matter of the Planner until the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported that we had received a letter from Mr. Van Housen regarding the revised landscape plan for Chamonix South in which he stated that it was satisfactory and recommended the Council's approval of it. The plan was perused. Mr. Marier noted that it had been mentioned at the previous meeting that parking areas were to be designated. Mr. Gotwald felt that some parking area had been added. After discussion, Mr. Marier moved to send back the prints and have U. S. Lakes Development Co. follow the suggestions of the P&Z Board and the Planner and so designate parking areas to be colored in red and so designated on the legend, this to be submitted in time for the next P&Z meeting on January 19. Seconded by Mrs. Swanson. Carried unanimously. The Clerk stated that a Metro Council staff proposal for an interium housing proposal had been received with copies sent to all members; a hearing on this proposal is to be held on January 20th. Mr. Cardinal had no report. Mr. Jaworski stated that he was still working on 2 bids for the warming house; he weld now turn the matter over to Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Marier felt we should make some decision on the Metro Sewer billing for 1972. The bill amounts to $4,190.14 per month. He noted that there are limits to what we can levy on our people, a 6% levy, which we approach in air budget. Mr. Marier moved we on the Council go down to the Metro Sewer Board and state our case to them to defer this bill until which time that the Metro Sewer Board is prepared to give us some assistance and some service. Mr. Jaworski felt we should find out first the results of other communities as far as getting their bills cut down. Mr. Gotwald stated that there is a provision in that law which stated that the Villages have the right to appeal this; he noted that several others have done'so. We can do this any time during the year of the assessment in the form of an appeal letter. We would have to authorize the Attorney to prepare the appeal and with this we could go down to the Metro Council. There was discussion. Mr. Gotwald will get copies of the prescribed form to Mr. Locher. Mr. Marier changed the motion to authorize the Attorney to prepare an appeal of the 1972 assessment by the Metro Sewer Board. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. (This paragraph should preceed above motion) Mr. Bohjanen noted that in the report the Metro Sewer Board was not being very clear on what they were going to give us. Mr. Gotwald agreed; they will start construction and have allocated for engineering costs, but they haven't done so yet. We turned down the bill last year because there was no actual flow; we have reserve capacity but no point of flow. But, they have sent a bill to us and to Centerville based on the fact that they will have some kind of service this year, but we don't really know this, nobody does. Nothing has started yet, 158 1/10/72 Mr. Marier noted that in the lastminutes we recommended that we take monies out of the other Funds to be placed in the General Fund for gasoline used by the Village. He thought we ought to name the other Funds. The Clerk listed the Roads & Bridges Fund, the Parks Fund, the Civil Defense Fund and the Fire Fund as those using gasoline. Mr. Marier asked if Mr. Miller had received his variances. The Clerk stated that he had. Mr. Locher stated that he had checked everything thoroughly and all was in order. Mr. Marier asked if we had received a ruling from the Wage and Price Board. Mr. Locher stated not yet, that he had attempted to check on it, but hadn't gotten a ruling yet, 'aut expected "it by the end of the week in time for the next meeting. Mr. Marier asked if the credit cards had been turned in; the Clerk stated that none of them had been turned in. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had talked to Roy today, and he will pick them up this week and return them to the office. Roy had asked if he could have one for emergency use like the Police, but Mr. Bohjanen felt there was no need for the Road Dept.'to be that far away that they couldn't have enough gas to get back. Mrs. Swanson had nothing in particular to report on now. Mr. Bohjanen wished to change the order on the agenda tonight, to have the Attorney and the Engineer give their reports before him. Mr. Locher presented a statement in the amount of $600 from Mr. Charles Howard for his legal work on the $550,000 Temporary Bond Improvement for 1971. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the statement from Mr. Howard and to pay the $600.00 from the bond monies. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher noted that some questions had arisen on the Frank Villella prefab home being put up on 4th Avenue. This is a Winnebago prefab home. Mr. Locher felt that the plastic plumbing must be allowed; the other questions were on whether the home meets the Village building code and on whether the plumber doing the work has a license to plumb in Minnesota. Mr. Villella stated that they were going to have a local licensed plumber hook it up. Mr. Dupre stated that he hadn't checked the home yet, but would in a day or so; he had issued a building permit. There was discussion on the building code. Mr. Villella stated that when the Clerk had sent the building code down to Winnebago, they had changed their specs to have them meet the code. The Clerk stated that she had indeed sent the codes down to Winnebago, but that she had not been informed as to who was intending to put up'1 of their homes, nor had she heard from Mr. Dupre if such plans had been approved; she noted that the building permit stated a frame house. When the Winnebago foreman came in today for a plumbing permit and stated that he was installing a modular home, she had refused the permit until the matter could be cleared up. There was considerable discussion on the matter and on previously discussed prefab homes. Mr. Locher stated that since we have no control over the electrical inspection, which is handled by the State, the only question remaining is the inspection of the plumbing and the building by the respective inspectors. If they meet specs or the equivalent of the specs, then he felt they must be allowed. Mr. Bohjanen . stated that the reason he had asked the building inspector and these people to attend the meeting was that he had not inspected any plans for the house and thought we should have this cleared before authorizing the same. He felt all the inspectors should look at it. Mrs. Swanson asked for the square footage. Mr. Villella stated that the total area of the split -foyer house was 1728 sq. ft. without the garage; this was for both levels. Mrs. Gould described a Wausau home she had seen in Little Canada. 1 1 Mr. Jaworski approved of the appearance of the house, saying that it looked better than those Rehbein built. He felt there was no problem as long as they didn't back up water in the drainage. Jerome Boyd asked if there were certified plans from the manufacturer as to meeting the State code and was told yes. Mr. Gotwald mentioned the previous letter on drainage sent to Mr. Villella and sug- gested that the Road Supervisor check this; he would be glad to help if neces- sary. Following considerable discussion, Mr. Marier moved to accept the building as constructed with the approval of the Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and the Electrical Inspector; and that in the future there should be some authori- zation before erecting this type of building so that the plans are okayed. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The office plans for Ken Rehbein were discussed. Gerry Mategko stated that they would like to get a building permit; they had no other plans for the site at this time. He stated that the location is at least 50 feet away from the Matt- son home on Vicky Lane. The office location is on the West side of Lake Drive, nearly across from the Oasis Lounge. Mr. Locher stated that 30 feet was requir- ed for a rear yard setback and the front setback on a thoroughfare is 40 feet. Mr. Mategko stated that they could move the building further North to comply. Mr. Locher read the requirements for consideration which must be provided under Section 5.03 of the zoning code. Mr. Blackbird stated that Rehbein planned to sell the rema..ning 2 acres of the 3 -acre parcel, and was told that a variance would then be necessary. Mr. Gotwald recommended that the drain field be kept at least 10 feet from the property line. Mrs. Swanson asked how many feet the building would be away from the adjoining private property line; she was told 12 feet. Mr. Jaworski moved to send the matter of the Ken Rehbein office building to the P&Z Board in February and that Mr. Rehbein comply with all the requirements under section 5.03 of the zoning code. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. There was more discussion with the Rehbein people protesting having to wait until February. Mr. Marier moved that the Engineer and the Clerk draft a letter to Ken Rehbein, stating what is lacking in his plans as presented. Sec- onded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher was ready with advice on the Clerk - Treasurer's position. He read portions of Ordinances 43A & B, and stated that her job would come under these ordinances and it would continue as hired last December. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he was just naming the person on the list, that Mrs. June Emerton was Clerk- Treasurer and Elsie Linnell and Joan Heath were Deputy Clerks. Mr. Jaw - orski explained that he just wanted it clear that the Clerk- Treasurer was no longer an appointive job, but a full -time employee and not subject to appointment. Mr. Gotwald stated his only report was on the set of plans submitted to him be- fore the meeting in regard to work which the State Highway Dept. plans to let on Feb. 25th on Highway 49. This involves mostly turn lands, guard rails on the bridge over Rice Creek, eliminating the extension of North Road at the inter- section of Hwy 49 and Old 8 by putting in a curved road further north. Also, they are putting in a bituminous island to separate the traffic from the parking at the Blue Heron. He recommended that the Council approve this, but noticed an omission, namely that there were no turn lanes onto Birch Street. He felt that traffic to the East will increase in this area and turn lanes should be put in. He recommended sending a letter to the State saying that we would like to approve these plans by our next meeting in time for letting bids if they feel fit to add these turn lanes. Mr. Marier moved to accept the Engineer's recommendation and write a letter to the State informing them of our intention and our request. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. dd u 1/10/72 Mr. Cardinal moved to adopt Resolution 1 authorizing Don Marier as Acting Mayor to sign checks et the bank. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen asked for authorization to have the Clerk write a letter thanking all members of all boards who have served the Village in the past year, and to write a letter to all newly appointed officials, notifying them of their appoint- ments, and including a resolution or ordinance covering their appointment. As to the Planning and Zoning Board members, that they all receive a full copy of all the ordinances. He asked the Clerk if the old members had had ordinance books; she stated that they had old ordinance books; she asked if they would be required to turn these books in; Mr. Bohjanen felt that they should. Mr. Bohjanen felt that all members of the Council should have a copy of the League Handbook, as well as one for the office; he wished to order enough, probably 4, depending on whether the former Mayor had a copy belonging to the Village, at a cost of $7.50 a piece (unless the price had gone up), for a total cost of less than $50.00. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the purchase, of-i5 copies of the latest edition of the League Handbook plus any necessary revision pages to bring our copies up to date. Seconded. by Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that in order to bring the newly appointed P&Z members up to date on the Village plans the Engineer and the Planner would be requested to attend the January 19th Planning Board meeting. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned a letter received from the County asking us if we were going to start any new election presincts in the Village in the near future. He didn't see that we would. Presincts were discussed with Mr. Locher noting that we had 1 by law. He listed reasons for and disadvantages of creating more. Mr. Bohjanen felt we could study this later; Mr. Locher noted that if we desired a change it muet be done at least 90 days before the election. Mr. Bohjanen said we had gotten an answer back on the extra help for ditch - cleaning, namely an agreement to save harmless the County on claims for any damage except those covered under the Workman's Compensation. Mr. Locher read the agreement and suggested that a copy of the agreement be mailed to our insurance agent to get a written letter saying that this would be covered. After discussion, Mr. Marier moved to authorize sending a letter to the agent for clearance and to authorize signing the form when clearance is received. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen requested, authorization to pay a check for $45 for the Assessor to attend a school at Anoka Ramsey Junior College on residential assessing. He felt that any help the Assessor can get in this line will benefit the taxpayer. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay this check. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Swanson asked if this was in conjunction with all these other classes that the State requires. Mr. Dupre mentioned a work session for building inspectors scheduled for Jan. 17 -19th; he would like to attend, but felt that the Village should reimburse him if he had to take off from work. Mrs. Swanson commented on seminars required by the State. Mr. Locher felt that this was through the State Bldg. Committee, that this might be a requirement for certification for building inspectors. Mr. Dupre stated that he earned $S/hour; the cost of the course was $35.00. Mr. Marier moved to send the Building Inspector to school, and that he use his own judgement on whether he would have been working on those days or not, and to pay him for his time if necessary. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen recommended to the Council that they take another look at plumbing fees; he felt that this was 1 reason that the other inspector had turned in his 1/10/72 161 resignation, that it wasn't worth while to make 2 trips for $2.50 fee. Mr. Cardinal stated that he realized that Mr. Boyd was a licensed plumber, but he wondered if was going to be able to inspect plumbing during the day when a con- tractor would be ready, or will the contractor have to wait until Mr. Boyd comes home from work at 5 o'clock? Mr. Bohjanen stated this would be a bit of a prob- lem, but what can you do when the other man resigned. Mr. Cardinal asked if Mr. West had given any reason why he had resigned...Mr. Bohjanen stated that the letter only stated that he was resigning as of that date, no reasons. However, he had talked with Mr. West 3 times, and had been told that part of the problem was the fees, but he had just had it. There was discussion. Mr. Boyd stated that he can arrange to have some of these inspections done either during 2 hours in the morning or the afternoon; something could be arranged for an emergency. Mr. Bohjanen noted that we had been a member of the Anoka County Assn of Municipalities for several years now; last year the dues were $157.57, this year they are $158.51 due to a change in bookkeeping. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay the $158.51 for membership for 1972. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen noted that concerning the question on the Wilson property on Lake Drive, there was no building permit; he had 10 acres. There was considerable discussion. The Clerk asked if a building permit is necessary for a building erected upon a parcel greater than 5 acres if the property is not used for agricultural purposes. The concensus was that Mr. Wilson was raising horses, so there was agricultural use, that he wasn't filling in the swamp fast enough to cause a problem. Mr. Locher stated that the parcel did not have 300 foot frontage and could not be used for commercial ventures. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Myhre to check if there is a commercial enterprise on the property. Mary stated that he would need the man's home address. Mr. Bohjanen suggested writing him a letter after determining his address. Mr. Bohjanen stated that it was in the papers that the Midwest Radio tower that was to be in Lino Lakes will not be here; they had not answered his request as to why it was turned down or what they intend to do with the property. The Clerk read the December police report for Lino Lakes as follows: 4,023,4 miles driven, 633 home and business checks, 18 complaints, 19 aids given to motorists, 15 assests to/by other departments, 6 escapees from M.R.D.C, 2 re- turned, 1 hour spent on escapees, 6 accidents, 4 burglaries, 3 stolen snowmobiles 5 stolen snowmobiles recovered, 3 domestics, 2 snowmobile complaints, 2 attemp- ted breakins, 2 burglar alarms (both false), 1 house fire, 1 public assist, and 2 medicals. The December Centerville report: 1,527.4 miles driven on Centerville squad car, 291 home and business checks (2 open doors found), 2 complaints, 2 snowmobile complaints, 1 stolen snowmobile, 1 stolen auto, 1 domestic, 1 snowmobile acci- dent, 1 assist by other department in Centerville. Mr. Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read the letters received in praise of our pol- ice department; 1 letter was from Mrs. Edward Goldbeck; the other from Mr. Sylvan B. Bauer, Ambulance Director of Mercy - Unity, who praised Gerald Johnson for the extra efforts he gave in trying to save a persons life. Mr. Myhre asked that a letter signed by the Council be sent to Mr. Johnson in gratitude for a job well done. Mr. Myhre gave some idea of what had been done, and noted that this was the first time he had seen such a letter come from the Ambulance Director. The Clerk was asked to draft a letter to be signed by all Council members. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the 2 fire contracts are being worked on and should be here for the next meeting as well as the policing contract. Mr. Bohjanen said that he would not announce any plans for 1972 but will endeavor to bring 162 1/10/72 this Council responsive to the wishes of the people. We will hold open town hall meetings starting within 6 weeks; he hoped to see all interested citizens at these meetings where we will hope to consider all good ideas. Matters belong to certain departments will be transfered respectively. Mr. Cardinal asked if ending fund balances for the year could be provided. The Clerk stated that she had passed out sheets containing the figures. A request for a resolution allowing a small portion of County Road J from Blaine to Hwy 49 to be included in a Federal Aid Urban System was received and discussed. Mr. Gotwald recommended sigain the res 'l Lion Mr. Marier moved to go with the Engineer's recommendation, gds 'e3 -4114 °aafeinal. Carried unanimously. Al Dupre stated that St. Joseph's Church was having a pre - Lenten dance and won- dered if they would need a license to sell bottles of mix and have set -ups. He was advised that this was a State matter; it was suggested that they raise the price of the tickets and give the mix away. It was decided they would not need a dance license since it would not be open to the public as they were not sell- ing tickets at the door. Mr. Locher advised the Clerk to charge the bill for the pump and pumphouse ads to the Construction Fund; also, to transfer from the Construction Fund into the General Fund for previous publications on the Chomonix utilities. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he didn't like to handle the bills at the meetings; he will make a recommendation on revised procedure later. Mr. Gotwald recommended payment on Partial Estimate #2 from Marvin Rehbein Cont. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay Marvin Rehbein Contracting $73,967.18 for the progress in Chomonix on the sewer and water. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher noted that it was unnecessary to have a separtate resolution on pay- ing these estimates, but if we did to note it was at the recommendation of the Engineer. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10 :36. Seconded by Mr Cardinal. Aye. Minutes approved at the meeting of January 27, 197i o.�. Clerk- Treasurer 1/27/72 The second-regular Council meeting in January 1972, postponed due to inclement weather, was called to order by Mayor Bohjanen at 8:03 p.m. on January 27th. Roll call showed all members present. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the proceedings were being recorded. Mrs. Swanson questioned how electrical inspections come about in prefab build- ings. Mr. Marier stated that such buildings constructed in Minnesota would automatically conform to State code; however, those cons ±dieted out of the State would have to be inspected after being set up. Mr. Cardinal noted that the Village makes no electrical inspections. Mrs. Swanson asked if any questions she might have on these minutes would come under old business and was told yes. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the January 10th meeting as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen stated that before proceeding with the agenda, he would take up