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101 opin~on from A~torneY-General, J.A.A. Burnquist in regard to ~a~s~ng an ord~nance to compensate constables as pOlice officers. \vh~le such an ordina:nce isn't compulsory, it was reco=ended by the Attorney-General's Office. McClung moved and DeLange seconded a motion that village attorney, Courtney should draw up a broad, flexible ordinance to encompass any later changes that might be made as to salary, hours etc. The motion carried. . Mack then moved Gnd DeLange seconded a motion that the constables' pay of $75 per mo. and $25 per mo. gas allowance be extended for the month of January. The matter of insurance coverage for the constables while on duty was discussed. Attorney, Courtney' was of' the opinion that the constables were not adequately covered. Mack suggested that company carrying other village insurance should be contacted. HcClung moved and J.lack seconded a motion that Attorney, Courtney check into this matter. Motion carried. REZONING: A peition for the vacation of' that portion of Center 0treet in the Village of Arden Hills which lies between the ~asterly line of Highway Number 8 and the westerly line of Highway Number 10 was made by the fi;cDonald Lumber Co., Inc. Aftllj';'"discussion the council by motion of Mack seconded by DeLange authorized the clerk to give published notice in the official paper, for hearing thereon at the next council meeting, Monday, January 26, 1953, at 8 o'clock P.M., in the village tiall, and also to post the same in three places. 'l'he Ingerson Platt was presented to the council, but inas- much as it included several debateable points which will be covered in a new ordinance, McClung suggested postponing action. ~'IR:~ PROTECTION: Mack moved and DeLange seconded a motion that we pay the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Spring Lake Park Fire Dept. $1000 each for fire protection during the year 1953. $500 is to be paid to each on January 1, 1953 and July 1, 1953. The motion carried. PUBLIC WORmS: The Weed Inspection Report was given to the clerk for permanent filing. DeLange also supplied clerk with a list of people to be billed for culverts. Mack then moved, and McClung seconded a motion that two . claims dtr~sented by DeLange be approved. Claims were for $60 fe,'if'ilra ing, Shaping and placing of cuI verts and ~32. 50 for the spraying of obnoxious weeds. Motion carried. PUBLIC WELl"AHE: McClung, Chairman. Reports were made on a hog farm near the arms plant and on a trailer located on