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-9- <br />MSP (Johnson Pickar) that we direct Administrator Achen to prepare a resolution <br />to be directed to our legislatorsexpressing our desires regarding these pro- <br />blems. 5 ayes <br />Councilman Hodges made two points: Why is Engineer Bearden last on the <br />agenda? Do we feel we need him for resources all the way through the meeting? <br />Should we put a time limit on our meetings? Mayor Johnson stated that the <br />Council will give both points some thought. <br />COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT <br />No specific report, but feels that the Polka Fest sign <br />should be taken down as it has served its purpose. <br />COUNCILMAN PICKAR'S REPORT <br />He had received a letter from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities <br />asking him to investigate their services, stating that they would show the <br />Council a film. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilman Pickar should attend <br />one of their meetings first to find out what they are discussing, etc., and <br />then perhaps see the film. <br />Mayor Johnson further stated that as of yet we have no flags for December 7. <br />Administrator Achen said that we have them now, but no logo. The chairs <br />ordered are the wrong color. <br />MSP (Johnson Pickar) to accept the Italian Brown color of the chairs as it <br />would be $15 per chair to change the color. <br />COUNCILMAN SHELQUIST'S REPORT <br />This Wednesday will be the first of two meetings of the Planning Commission <br />in November. From now on they will be meeting twice a month, except in <br />December. Mr. Shelquist questioned Mr. Achen as to item 6 on the Admini- <br />strator's report regarding the fiscal disparities law. Are they having a <br />hearing without having proposed the changes yet? Mr. Achen answered that it <br />was more of an informational meeting, rather than a formal hearing, to solicit <br />input as to how the law should be changed. Councilman Shelquist also ques- <br />tioned item 4, the Laxman Sundae claim. Attorney Meyers stated that they are <br />giving us the statutory notice that is required if you ever intend to present <br />a claim within a year. <br />ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT <br />Attorney Meyers read proposed ordinance No. 237 to the Council on conflict <br />of interest. <br />MSP (Johnson Shelquist) to approve Ordinance No. 237. 5 ayes <br />Attorney Meyers also mentioned the Northern States Power problem and inquired <br />as to whom he should direct a letter, to allow and arrange for installation <br />of gas pipes in new streets, pursuant to our franchise agreement. The names <br />Gerald Femmo and Jerry Wallace were mentioned. <br />4 ayes <br />Shelquist nay <br />