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-2- The Mayor introduced Mr. John Berends, Entomologist, 0 J 0 070 Minnesota Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry. Mr. Berends was requested to give some information on the Canker Norm infestation. His report, along with several questions and answers from those present is attached. Mr. Berends was thanked by those present for the information he gave. Mr. Hodges, gave the report from the Parks and Playgrounds Commission. Motion by Sullivan that the cost of tractor repairs be shared between the Park Commission and the Road and Bridge Fund on this basis; 25% repairs charged to Road and Bridge Fund 75% to Parks and Playgrounds Commission. Motion by Crane to concur with Parks and Playgrounds Commiss- ion and to send order to N.S.P. to install street light at the corner of Jackson Drive and Lambert Drive. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Mr. Malvin reported on a preliminary investigation that he was unable to determine where the rats in the Twelve Oaks area were coming from, but that a further investigation is planned. Mr. Malvin reported that the Lakeside Park Commission had accepted the low bid of Walbon Excavating Company in the amount of $4,250.00 for the sight work at Lakeside Park. The summer program for the Park will get underway on June 18, with pre registration on the 11 -12 -13 of June. Mr. Jim Haugen was hired as Director of the park activities for the second year. Trustee, Sullivan reported that the road work was being held up due to the rainy weather, but the County will begin as soon as possible on scheduled road work. Mr. Ralph Hanggi, 2475 Woodale Drive requested a building permit for a garage. After much discussion and searching of rules and ordinances the building inspector was authorized to issue requested permit. Motion by Blanchard to authorize a variance on side yard set back requirements to Mr. Ellsworth Johnson, 2278 Lois Drive. Variance to allow proposed garage to be within five feet of side lot line, Seconded by Hodges. Blanchard 8. Hodges, Aye Crane, Malvin, 8 Sullivan Nay Motion Lost. The building inspector is to notify Mr. Johnson of this action and recommend a smaller garage or re- application through the Planning Commission. The Engineer presented the preliminary report for water project 1962 -2 for study by the Council (on file in Village Office.) The matter of the ditch in the Long Lake Woodcrest Drive, Irondale Road area was referred to the Engineer to confer with V Ramsey County Engineer regarding this.