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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 pg.2 Meeting recessed at 6:30 PM for dinner. Hearing for vacation of certain lands belonging to Lang in Lane's Demontreville Country Club. Hearing opened at 7:33 PM by Mayor Eder. Mr. Collins, Attorney for Lang's, showed a copy of the plat showing the parcels that were vacated by East Oakdale Resolution 62469. Mr.Harry Zabrok spoke in opposition to vacation. He owns 16 lots in Lane's Demontreville Country Club Addition and has since 1953. He was in opposition in 1968 when vacation request was denied and again in 1969 when it was approved for petitioners only. Mr.Townsend also a land owner, stated that bathers have been run off property which was vacated. He does not wish to see any more vacated and reduce the bathing area still further. Counsel pointed out that whether or not property is vacated the court has still ruled in favor of Mr. Lang that the sub -size area is a buildable lot. Attorney Collins stated that his client only wanted same treatment that was extended to the other petitioners. Mr. Zabrok commented that vacation will serve no useful purpose. Because of comments relative to petitions and decisions made by other individuals Mayor Eder advised counsel to research and have details available for January 7, 1975. There being no further comments on the matter Mayor Eder recessed the hearing at 8:15 PM. It will be reconvened on January 7, 1975. Council meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM. Salary Schedule for 1975:Motion by C.Shervheim 2nd by C.Brookman to approve the proposal of the salary committee for pay schedule for 1975 which is as follows: Senior maintenance employee $6.08/hr and 2nd maintenance employee $5.58/hr. effective January 1, 1975. Assessor-1975 annual salary of $3,300. This includes educational allowance and mileage. Clerk -Adjust 1974 salary from $2.600 to $3,000. 1975 salary is $300. per month or $3,600/year. Office help -permanent senior secretary increase to $3.25/hr as of January 1, 1975 and increase to $3.50/hr. effective July 1, 1975. Part time help increase to $2.90/hr. effective January 1, 1975. When permanent status developed rate to be set at $3.25/hr. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to amend C.Shervheim's motion to include meter reader and casual labor at $3.00/hr. Amendment carried 5-0. Original motion carried 5-0. A,B.Schaefer: C.Abercrombie submitted Resolution R74-36 commending Mr.A.B. Schaefer for outstanding service as county commissioner and asked council to approve. Resolution seconded by C.Shervheim. Carried 5-0. Calvin J. Brockman: Mayor Eder offered Resolution R74-37 commending Councilman Brookman for his service to Lake Elmo and asked for council approval Motion carried 4-0 with C.Brookman abstaining. All members and also l citizens in attendance unanimously approved the resolution.