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2.91 REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2g, 1966 1 1 The regular meeting of the Falcon Heights Village Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Clerk Strandquist called the roll. Present were: Mayor Nielsen, Clerk Strandquist, Councilmen Black, Warkentien and Stone, and Treasurer Bill Olson. Rescinding of Councilman Black moved that the Council rescind the action October g Special taken at the special meeting of October g, 1966, in reference Meeting Action to salary increases for the deputy clerk and the maintenance man for the reason that negotiations are now in progress with a union representative in reference to salaries of all vil- lage employees. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wark- entien and passed unanimously. Police Protection A motion for the acceptance of the following Resolution was Resolution made by Councilman Warkentien and seconded by Councilman Stone: WHEREAS, the Village of Falcon Heights has from time to time conducted surveys and reviewed the necessary police protect- ion for the Village; and WHEREAS, the Village Council has for some time been cognizant of the fact that the police coverage and protection in the Village of Falcon Heights should be increased and broadened; and WHEREAS, because of economic considerations and the non- availability of eligible personnel this has not been possible; and WHEREAS, discussions have been held from time to time with the Ramsey County Sheriff's department regarding the availability of police services by contract with that department; and WHEREAS, it now appears in the best interests of the Village to consider contract services for policing the Village, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS: 1) That the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department be requested to submit a formal contract for police services by the department for the consideration of the Falcon Heights Village Council. The above Resolution passed unanimously. 1 Officer Harmer Councilman Warkentien reported that due to extenuating circum- Vacation Pay stances, Officer Owen Harmer did not take the second week of vacation due him in 1966. Councilman Warkentien moved that he be paid for this time on the basis of one fifty-second of his annual salary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black and passed unanimously. Water Meter Clerk Strandquist read a letter received from Harold J. Isak- Overcharge sen, 1582 Hollywood Court, in which he stated that since 1958 he has been overcharged over X12.50 per year. This is due to the fact that the St. Paul Water Department lists his meter as 5/S" and he is billed on the basis of a 1" meter. Council- man Black moved that the matter be referred to Village Engin- eer Brad Lemberg. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and passed unanimously.