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-2- 000035 Minutes of Village Council Meeting March 27th, 1961 Motion by Hodges to accept minutes as corrected. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. A cut -off date for Objectors to the proposed street plan was sat for April 10th, 1961. Petitions from the floor for new street lights at Jackson and Bronson, Jackson and Groberg St., and Spring Lake Road and Bronson were referred to Mel Christensen. A question was brought up regarding the fact that the Clerk did not have the Village bffice open early enough for the taking of Petitions regarding the Airport Expansion on the evening of February 15th. The C1er! was apparently at fault in the matter. The Recreation Committee report was given by Mr. Hodges. Work to be done in playgrounds are as follows! god Oakwood, Hillview and Greenfield Parks. Install water at ell four Village Parks. Fire Prevention Sub Committee report read by Crane -copy on file) Clerk to send notices to local papers regarding Burning Ordinance. Clerk to notify Attorney to check with Insurance Underwriters to obtain lower Fire Insurance rates. Civil Defense Committee meeting report read by Crane. Motion by Crane to have Village participate in Bloodmobile program. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. Motion by Crane to increase Civil Defense Director's expense allowance to $30.00 per month starting April 1, 1961. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Police Report for February, 1961 was read by Crane.(Copy on file). Dog Catoherts (B E Patrol) report for February 1961 was submitted to Council (on file in Police Office). The Civil Defense Organization was asked if they would burn tall grass and weeds near buildings in the Village to form fire breaks as a safety measure. Mr. Ballenger, C.D. Director stated that they would do this, after a survey was made and at the Council's direction. Motion by Crane to pay bills presented (list attached) including the one for the new Police Car. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Clerk read thte Notices concerning Condemnation of buildings at the following addresses: 8247 Spring Lake Rd., 8384 Groveland Rd., and 8430 Eastwood Road. Motion by Christenson to set Public Hearing on Condemnation Proceedings at 8:00 P.M., May 8th, 1961. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mr. J.P. Melberg, 3717 Abbot Avenue North, Minneapolis requesting written authorization to have the Fire Department burn a building he owns at Rice Creek and S.T.H. 10.