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00014'? -2- October 9th, 1961 Council Meeting (con't) that has been in existence for some time and the dip is within 10 ft. of the corner and legally a bus should not sto this close to the corner. 2.and 3. Regarding tra£fippeProble s raised from shrubbery. .A letter from the Police Commission thru the Village office shall be sent to the County Engineer requesting cortection of these hazards. Mayor Crane read the PolicQ,report for September(on file). He also reported that the Police Commission would attempt to interview the 44 applicants for patrolman the following Wednesday and Thursday. Those passing this preliminary interview will receive further tests. Motion by Crane to pay 1961 dues to R,C,M.O.A. of $25.00. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. A citizen complained that he felt the hook -up fee charged by the Village for new hookups was excessive. This charge will be investigated c -d reported on at the next regular meeting. A letter from the Village to Mr. Wally Groberg regarding a counter proposal for the purchase of a parcel of land known as Bronson swamp, was read and placed on file. The Council made several statements regarding another letter by Mr. Groberg which appeared in the New Brighton Bulletin regarding rezoning. Mr. Groberg made several erroneous statements in this 1 ^tter and these were brought out and explained to those present. Mr. Skiba, Public Works Supt., reported that line flushing was taking place and would continue until the water treatment plant was in operation. The Engineer will report at the agenda meeting on October 16th, on the proposed water main extension into Lakeside Park, and also whether or not the Village of Spring Lake Park is willing to split the cost of such a service. The Engineer reported that the treatment plant should be in operation in two months. Meeting was recessed for 5 minutes. Called to order at 9:25 P.M. by Mayor Crane. The matter of road improvement in Clint's Addition was brought up by the Engineer and a map was presented, proposed, and laced on file. The Attorney was directed to prepare easements to acquire the north half of Woodale Rd. from Eastwood to Long Lake Rd. and to acquire a ten (10) ft. easement for the necessary drainage. After some discussion the following action was take: Motion by Christensen to direct the Engineer to prepare preliminar plans for street improvement and drainage for Clint's Addition. Streets :o include grading and surfacing and drainage to be drain tile. :2conded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Engineer was directed to notify !sir. Carlson of the action taken by the Village.