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AUGUST 2, 1976 G 1 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES o 6.1 Ordinance Committee 6.1 .1 Sanitary Sewer Disposal Ordinance — Attorney willtry to have ready for the next meeting. LaValle questioned whether people may pay their SAC charge, apply for permit for hook—up and thus avoid the late penalty -if unable to get installed before the September 1st deadline. Council agreed. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adopt the following: If the SAC charge is paid and permit pulled prior to September 1 , 1976, a penalty charge will be avoid— ed, however sewer usage will be billed beginning 9/1/76. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the sewer hook—up for the Post Office, across the City property be paid for entirely by the benefited property; that is the owner of the Post Office. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.2 Planning Commission Irene Leroux reported that the Planning Commission is still short one member — haven't been able to find anyone interested in the position. 6.3 Water Superintendent Written reported submitted. Questioned whether the Sewer fees being collected pay for the expenses involved. Lease said the matter would require further study. Instructed Engineer to investigate the matter. 6.4 Sewer Committee No report. 6.5 Building Inspector Submitted report — reported Burdick is advertising for body shop work — this would not be covered by his grandfather clause, as he is not allowed to intensify his business. LaValle agreed saying it is one thing to fix dents in cars he plans on selling, and another to advertise for business. Building inspector also reported he has informed James Smith it is necessary for him to either apply for a building permit or a farm site approval for the 11 x 32' pole shed he has moved onto his property. Smith contends he needs neither. City Attorney asked to study the matter. Morris Jesperson, who owns about twelve acres on Highway 61 at 125th Street appeared with request for site plan approval for building which he plans to build to house machinery needed to farm the land. Mr. Jesperson does not live in the area; there is no principal building, or home on the site. Building in— spector refused him building permit without first obtaining Council approval. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to grant site plan approval to Morris Jesperson, at Hwy. 61 and 125th Street, subject to an 88 foot setback. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.6 Fire Chief Fire Chief reported Forest Lake Fire Department has requested Hugo Fire Department to take over one ambulance for the Forest Lake Hospital — doesn't feel too many firemen are interested in taking on the responsibility — too little manpower. Fire Chief instructed to inform them the Hugo Fire Department is not in a position where they could handle it and thank them for the offer. Chief Olson asked for OK to have micro lock brakes put on the rescue squad truck for an estimated $75.00.