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MARCH 199 1973 Clerk Burkard stated that his office had a resolution from- the City Council of Stillwater, to adopt a County Assessor System, and they wanted support of Washington County Communities. It was the opinion of the Council that they didn't care to support such a resolution. In regard to a resolution for Twin Trailers, since the County had sent one in approveing, the Council took no action. Pam Bjorum reported for the Ordinance Committee that they are working on a Fire Ordinance for the Village. She had received a call from Alex Guertin from the Dept. of Natural Resources, requesting that the Village get an ordinance as soon as possible, although the State will still issue permits until that time. The Fire Chief stated that if an Ordinance is put through, a fire permit holders land should be investigated, and the ordinance strictly enforced. Granger is to put his ideas in written form and give to the Ordinance CoWittee, Clerk Burkard reported that he had been contacted by several people in the Village regarding the problem of four postal areas here. He contacted the Postal Authority and they will look into the matter and report back. Attorney Johnson stated he had been unable to contact Norm Horton, as he is out of town. It was stated that Mr. Horton is to be in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting of March 20th, Don Lease was of the opinion that Horton should get a license or else be told to get out. Clerk Burkard reported that his office needing a larger adding machine, as they work with larger numbers lately. Motion made by Leroux and seconded to purchase a new adding machine for the Village at a cost of $130.00. Motion carried. Burkard also requested that the Council send him to Water Operators School. Motion made by. Tease, seconded by LaValle that Clerk Burkard attend the Water Operators School in Mpls., April 9-11 at $2.50 per hour, 9¢ a mile, and registration fee of $30.00. Motion carried. Police Chief Richard Gunderson reported that Mike Gibbs had resigned his position as a part time officer for the Village. This, and the fact that Len Stanton is unavailable until April is working a hardship on the police department. Gunderson said another man should be instated as a partime man, and he recommended Don Lelle for the position. Leroux stated she thought more effort should be brought forth to recruit part time men; Bjorum stated she would be more willing to accept Gundersons recommendation now, since she had seen how he was working out. Lease said he would like to discuss this matter further with the Chief, but wouldn't want to delay a decision. LaValle said a younger man might be more desireable if the position were to work into a full time position, but he would also go along with the Chief's recommendation. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Bjorum to hire Don Lelle as a part time police officer for the Village. Carlson, LaValle, Bjorum, Lease for, Leroux opposed. Motion carried. Gunderson also asked for and received approval from the Council for a tuneup on the squad car. The question came up for a recommendation from the Council that the Village Engineer study and prepare a cost estimate for installation of bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, and storm sewer along with the sewer plan, and prepare an overall drainage plan for the former Village of Hugo. Lease thought it was going a bit backward, since the HDD application is already filed. Kuusisto stated it shouldn't cost too much foraa, study of this nature. Carlson said the assessment for this work on a 90 foot lot would be approximately $2200.009 payable in 20 years. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Leroux that Village Council authroize Village Engineer to study and prepare A cost estimate for installation of bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, and storm sewer along with the present sewer plan, and prepare an overall drainage plan for the former Village of Hugo. Motion carried.