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MARCH 1 , 1976 23 determine if the pipe was coming from his own system or from a neighbors. After plvzgging the end of the pipe, he determined the overflow was part of his system. Upon complaint of Strand, several times Tauer repaired the faulty pump, but each time it was only a temporary measure. Strand contends that Mr. Tauer is still the fee owner of the property and it is his responsi- bility to rectify the situation. He is living on the property only under a purchase agreement and will not sign closing papers until Tauer corrects the situation, and at the present time he has litagation against Mr. Tauer. Smith asked Strand if he plans on doing anything to remedy the situation at this time. Strand said he could solve the overflow problem by plug- ging it, but then Tauer would still have to replace the pump. Dr. Olson, City Health officer stated that if the overflow was plugged, without repairing the system, it would result in a health hazard. Richard Miller, PCA, said they would assist the City in whatever way they can to solve this problem, as well as other problems on the lake too. PCA would like local government to handle these situations but will give whatever assistance is necessary, he said. Terry Skelton, Rice Creek Watershed, said they could probably have an injunction placed on them in ten days. Health office Dr. Olson instructed to take whatever steps necessary to have this problem eliminated. City Engineet said all the lakeshore residents of Sunset Lake are in violation in one way or another. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Smith, to have Dr. Olson contact the County Health Department for a possible injunction to close the Tauer or Melvin Strand home. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MEETING RECESSED AT 9:30 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith to amend Chapter 262 of the Hugo City Code, entitled, "Sewer System" to extend the time limit for connection to the sanitary sewer system from April 1 , 1976 to September 1 , 1976. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED BID FOR NEW POLICE SQUAD MOTION: Smith made motion seconded by Lease to accept the low bid for one Dodge Monaco, four door with trade of 1975 Plymouth to for $3,617.70, to McMillan Dodge of Forest Lake, Minnesota. V€TING FOR: Lease, LaValle, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Smith made motion, seconded by LaValle, to make a change from the 360 to 400 (cubic inch carburator 'with 4 barrell carburator) engine for a difference of $111 .00. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease, made motion, seconded by LaValle, to accept the monthly police department report. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES ORDINANCES Smith reported the committee is working on a driveway permit ordinance and should have it ready for first council meeting in April.