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JUNE 119 1973 8 Mayor Carlson reported he had driven over the Shadyside area with a representative of Northern States Power Co., and discussed where street lights could be placed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to authorize the installation of fifteen (15) new street lights in the Shadyside area — See attached map. Motion carried. Clerk's office to notify N.S.P. Co. A letter was then read from the Hugo Businessmen's Association wherein they advocated the appointment of Clyde Rehbein as a member of the planning commission, and Dan Spitzer as chairman of same. Pam Bjorum put forth the name of Bob Rosenquist to fulfill Graham Anderson's unexpired term, and Mayor Carlson brought out the name of Jack Deveney, Dan Spitzer thought there might be some conflict if Devney were chosen, as he is an attorney. Carlson thought he'd be an asset, as he is expertoon reading ordinances. Dan Spitzer men— tioned the names of Jim Houle, and Vern Peloquin, as they also would be interested. Pam stated that Rosenquist had told her he was very willing to put time and effort into the commission if he were chosen. Motion made by Pam and seconded to appoint Bob Rosenquist to fill unexpired term of Graham Anderson on the planning commission. Motion carried. Clerk's office to notify Mr. Rosenquist he had been appointed and to get sworn in by the clerk. Spitzer mentioned the planning commission is meeting June 13th to draw up a zoning map with the help of Bob Eidem. On June 21st they'll meet -and go over the 1967 Washington County Model Zoning code, and on June 28th, the commission would like to meet in a work session with the council on the same subject. It was stated that the HUD Grant Agreement documents had been signed and sealed and should be sent out immediately. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to adopt Resolution #20, A Resolution Aughorizing Execution of Grant Agreement. Motion carried. It should be noted that a copy of the grant agreement documents is filed with the minutes of the June 11th meeting in the village clerk's office. A motion was made for adjournment, and Dan Spitzer spoke from the audience and questioned how long the planning commission was to run without a chairman. Mayor Carlson stated he hadn't planned on appointing a chairman until he saw how Spitzer and the commission worked out the comprehensive plan and the new zoning ordinance. He also stated that he didn't think the planning commission was running as smoothly as it should, getting as much work done as it should. Carlson said the ordinance committee and sewer and water committee had both done very good jobs, but he couldn't say the same for the planning commission. Spitzer stated he didn't think he had to prove his abilities at this late date, as he had a good record to stand on. He also said he wouldn't consider teing chairman now himself, as the mayor didn't feel he could do a good job. Lease and Bjorum felt the appointment should not wait any longer, and Lease wanted Spitzer to reconsider the possibility of the chairmanship if it is brought up at the next meeting. Regarding the John Elli subject, Howard Kuusisto is to try to locate sufficient monuments so fence can be taken down where the road should be. Motion made and seconded that Kuusisto find markers. Leroux abstained. Carried. Don Lease stated the fact that he'd like reports from village officers in sufficient time for council review before meeting. He said too much time is wasted on matters which could be reviewed beforehand. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to.,.authorize deputy clerk to have charge of all agenda items, which are to be in by the Wednesday before the meeting night. Motion carried. Motion.made and seconded to adjourn at 10:45 PM, Robert E. Burkard, Clerk �— City of Hugo