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Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Smith to adopt resolution No. 16 authorizing
the execution of a fire protection contract. 5 ayes.
• Mr. Ray Hagglund of R. Thomas Co. showed plans of a drainage survey study
done in conjunction with Judicial Ditch #1 in 1954. The Council thanked Mr.
Hagglund for Presenting the plans for their observation. Mr. Hagglund was
requested to submit a letter giving an estimate cost for a village sewer survey
study based on the information which he already has.
The building inspector was requested that if he issue any permits outside
of the Clerk's office that those permits be mailed or brought to the Clerk's
Office within 2 days. Motion by Achterkirch, seconded by Sullivan to appoint
John O. Koontz as Building Inspector. 5 ayes.
Upon recommendation of Electrical Inspector Edmond motion by Achterkirch,
seconded by Sullivan to approve electrical contracting license for Bill Richmond
Electric Co. 5 ayes.
In bringing up the matter of the recommendation of an engineer Trustee
Sullivan pointed out that it had been an item of considerable controversy in the
past. He stated he had spoken to a Planning Committee member who had said he
was very impressed with Engineer Bonestroo's work. He also stated that he had
talked with an engineer who said that Otto Bonestroo was a most brilliant
engineer and that he probably would become one of the most prominent engineers
in the state of Minnesota. .Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Achterkirch to
appoint Otto G. Bonestroo and Associates as village engineers. Clerk Smith
stated that he felt this was a bad time to bring up the appointment of the
engineer again. After further discussion the following vote was taken:
Achterkirch and Sullivan, aye; Christensen, Smith and Gibson, no. The motion
was defeated. Mr. Crane, Planning Committee Chairman, reported that the
Planning ComMittee was holding two meetings the end of January at which time
an engineer should be present. Trustee Sullivan stated that for the next few
months and the next few years the Village would be needing considerable technical
help with the state aid road project, sewer, sanitary sewer and water projects.
'Motion by Christensen, seconded by Gibson that the attorney write to Otto
Bonestroo notifying him that the storm sewer survey has been discontinued for the
present. In view of the fact that Mr. Bonestroo has not been reappointed the
Village Engineer he should be requested to submit his reasonable expenses, if
any, pertaining to the storm sewer survey project. These expenses are to be
referred to the attorney for his examination and recommendation. 4 ayes, Sullivan
no.
Trustee Sullivan pointed out that the storm sewer study would be a project
in addition to the regular village engineer's services and that perhaps the
Council would consider an application from Mr. Bonestroo to do the storm sewer
study.
Motion by Achterkirch, seconded by Smith to recess the meeting until
1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 24, 5 ayes.
The adjourned meeting was reconvened and called to order by the Mayor
at 1:05 P.M. January 24.