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APRIL 21 1973 : ? Don Lease reported for the Sewer Committee that the preliminary work is done on the Comprehensive Sewer Plan in conjunction with the Comprehensive Village Plan. Lease said the Metro Council stated that this plan was the first one they've seen where the Sewer Plan was in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. Along with his monthly report, Police Chief Gunderson recommended a Tom Davison, a resident of Hugo, as a part time police officer. Mr. Davision has gone through the BCA School and is a certified police officer by the State. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle to appoint Thomas Andrew Davison as a part time police officer for the Village, Motion carried. Fire Chief Ken Granger stated that he had talked with Washington County Commissioner Idor Pederson concerning the status of George King's property. Granger had typed a letter to the Commissioners regarding the removal of buildings on the property, and it was signed by himself and Village Health Officers. Motion made by LaValle and seconded, to accept report of Fire Chief and Health Officers regarding George King's property, and send a copy to the County Commissioners. Motion carried. Granger stated that he'd like two firemen to attend a five day fire school session. Motion made and seconded to send two firemen, Tom Raiter, and Richard Seifert, (alternate being Robert Ricci), to Fire School May 8 through May 12, at a registration fee of $20.00 per man, $2.50 per hour, and 9¢ per mile. Motion carried. Ken said the final points are being worked out on the tanker specs, and Charlie Johnson and Howard Kuusisto are to review them shortly. Road Superintendent Jerry Dube reported that roads are drying up in most places, and culverts are all clear and draining. Both dump tracks are in good repair and are available to go to work as soon as the weight restrictions go off. Building Inspector Crever reported that he had not yet ,gotten a building permit application back from Ed Maas. He stated that the Hilarious Company is doing so well, they have applied to add on to their building. Tom stated that he was going to be gone from April 14th through 27th and the County would take over his inspection duties during that time. Mr. Len Hayes appeared before Council on behalf of his son, who is a builder. A Mr. Kelly has requested Hayes' son build him a 40 x 100 pole barn on 2* acres, in order for Mr. Kelly to store antique cars. Under Oneka Ordinance # 1 this would come under the non-conforming use. Mr. Kelly is to get an application for Special Use Permit from the Clerk's office. It was stated that Norm Horton is to appear at the Planning Commission meeting of April 17th, Attorney Johnson said Horton Junior was to have contacted Chief Gunderson, but never showed-up. It was Johnson's opinion that if investigation shows two opera- tions going on the same location, the second operator should be served a complaint. Motion made and seconded that Clerk's office contact Bill Schwab regaring his sending a recommendation on the Horton affair to the Planning Commission for their meeting on April 17th. Previous motion ammended to have Clerk's office also send a letter to the Planning Commission stating Council would like the Commissions recommendation on the matter by the May 7th Council meeting. Motion carried. Regarding the Harrison Construction Company $1000.00 check put up as a bond for a house built on Lot 2, Block 1 of Oakshore Park, the Clerk has letters from the Building Inspector and Engineer okaying release of said check if alright with Council. Motion made and seconded to return the $1000.00 check to Harrison Construction Company which was put up as a bond. Motion carried. Recess was called at 10:10 PM. Meeting called back to order at 10:35 P.M.