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JULY 29 1973 r Regarding sewer easements, Kuusisto stated it might be necessary to have appraisals of land for the easements. Attorney Johnson said he had discussed the problem with some people already, and they were willing to give easements at no charge, but he'd like to be armed with appraisals if he encountered trouble with some people. He is to suggest names of certified appraisers to the council by the July 16th meeting. Jerry Dube, Road Superintendent, started his report by saying that in..his opinion, the whole village should be dust controlled, and he estimated another one thousand dollars would be sufficient. He said this money could be taken from one of the other road pojects. LaValle agreed, saying he had had several calls regarding dust control. Thb was thought to be alright with the council, and Dube is to proceed with the,project. Dube also stated all of the road projects had been estimated, and most quotations were in line with the engineer's figures. He also mentioned the fact that weeds along village ditches should be mowed, as they ,are causing problems at intersections and corners regarding visibility. LaValle statedthat Mahtomedi has a mower for sale at approximately $1500.00. Dube said that renting one would be approximately the same cost. LaValle and Dube to check into this matter. It was also reported that the road grader needed rebuilding, and as this is allowed for in the budget, Dube will probably have it taken care of this Fall. Don Lease mentioned he had heard complaints concerning Dube's keeping the truck outside at night. Dube said it was inconvenient for the Police Dept. to get gags from the Town Hall with the truck parked there, and it's more convenient for himself to park it at his home. over night. The council next asked a few questions of Attorney Johnson regsrding his written report, a copy of which they had received earlier. Clerk Burkard then reported the following: The Secretary of State had received the village's letter regarding the additional liquor license for the village; the new population figure for the village is 3535 as of April 1, 1973; and his office had received information regard— ing a proposed gas franchise from the Joint Minnesota Gas Rate Regulatory Board. Along with his written report, Police Chief Gunderson stated that Len Stanton had resigned from the force as of June 20, 1973. Gunderson would like to look for someone to replace him. Planning Commission items were next on the agenda. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to approve land division of Charles Shubat for East 2 of South L of Section 32, Township 31N, Range 21 W. Washington County, into 9 parcels as shown on the registered land survey submitted by Mr. Shubat. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the Grace Development land division and it was stated that Grace Development should being to the clerk's office a registered land survey before the council will approve the land division. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux that the application for a zoning variance by Joe Gamboni be denied. Motion carried. The planning commission thought there were other ways the applicant could add to his home other then adding on the front. The next item was an application by Royal Tool and Engineering for a Special Use: Permit for a commercial building in the industrial park. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to grant a special use permit to Royal Tool and Engineering to be located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, lying South of the North line of Sec. 319 Twsp. 31N, Range 21W, except the East 150 feet thereof subject to and reserving a 33 foot easement along the North line, for a commercial building to be used as a tool and die shop subject to installation of proper sewage disposal system. Motion carried.