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June 28, 1976 further. Councilman Hodges also stated that he felt that it was short notice on the water meter reading notice. ATTORNEY MEYERS stated that the owner of 5445 Jackson Drive have not paid some $2500 they owe. They have been written a few letters and as they have not paid he would like the authority to commence appropriate action. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to so move. 5 ayes MSP (Baumgartner- Shelquist) to authorize the attorney to commence the appropriate legal action by suit or arbitration against Kenneth Wahljavre and any others to seek damages sustained by the City relative to the construction of the city hall addition for the remodeling of the existing city hall. 5 ayes ENGINEER BEARDEN stated that one of the checks was for final payment to Forest Lake Contracting. The original contract was $37,799.80. Change order 1 2 brought it to: $40,786.55. Final: $40,037.78. There are some problems with the lights overloading and tripping. We are covered, however, and they are responsible. Secondly, the surfacing of the perking lot occurred late last fall and on the driveway on the back side of the building It was graded flat. They did not get the crown in. He has suggested to the contractor that we would deduct tonnage ($370.80) for his not having put the crown on the street. He recommended accepting this deduct to close the job out THE COUNCIL ACCEPTED THIS AS A FINAL PAYMENT. Page 17 Ad. Achen stated that there was a request from an apartment owner, Rita Kinyon, on 22 units on Raymond Avenue, asking for a variance of Chp. 93 Housing "Multiple Dwelling certification registration fee- $15 per building. They want to be charged as an apartment complex at $3 per unit. All units are managed by the same caretaker and are practically identical buildings. MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) that we not accept the request of Rita pinyon and that she be charged the adequate fees. Mayor Johnson asked if the Council wanted to take any affirmative action on the Mayor's seat or seek a replacement on the Council at this time. Councilman Baumgartner suggested putting it on the agenda. ayor Johnson thanked the Council and the staff and thanked Gene Skiba for hi^ accurate reporting. SI' (Baumgartner- Telquist) to adjourn at 1:10 nm. 5 ayes 7espectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk Administrator ayes