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-4- The 1st Quarter Liquor Store Report was received by the Village Council . The Council directed that the landscape work agreed to by Vadnais Construction Company be complete before the law suit be dropped. The Council reviewed the May 27, 1968, letter from the Village Attorney RE: establishment of a recreation commission. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O' Connor that the matter be tabled to June 4, 1968. Motion Carried. The Council recessed at 9:50 P.M. and reconvened at 10:00 P.M., all present. The matter of the Park shelter building was brought up for discussion. Mr. Bailey stated that the building could be scaled down to meet the estimated $21 ,000.00 and still hold to the basic design. He suggested alternate bids on some items. Other members of the Park Board concurred with the recomm- endation. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the architect be directed to prepare final plans for the Central Park Shelter building. Motion Carried. It was noted that the Metropolitan Airports Commission will meet again concerning a new airport site on June 6, 1968. A petition was received regarding the control of burning trash and the place- ment of trash receptacles. A Mr. Bernard Veber, petitioner, stated that he felt burning should be eliminated in the Village as trash pick up was adequate. Mr. Jim Olson also expressed the opinion that all burning should be restricted in the Village. The Council felt that adequate controls were on the books to handle the particular problem Mr. l•/eber outlined. The Mayor called the second portion of the hearing on the District #4 Internal Storm Sewer to order. The area liable for assessment was reviewed and cost estimates given of approximately 3� per sq. ft. Mr. Robert Swanell, representative of the Soo Line R. R., appeared in opposition to the improve- ment. He presented a written protest to the Mayor which was received, read and ordered filed. It was estimated that the Soo Line R. R. property liable for assessment consisted of approximately 364,000 sq. ft. There being no further discussion the hearing was closed. Mr. Glen Puncochar presented a report of the Human Rights Committee. A brief outline of the recommendations was given to the Council by Mr. Puncochar. A minority report was given by Mr. Ualker, committee member. Mr. William Conroy questioned several statements in the report and asked Mr. Puncochar for clarification. There being no further discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the matter of the report of the Human Rights Committee be tabled to the regular Council meeting of July 23, 1968. • Motion Carried.