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Mlr.utes of Councl I Meeting - Apri I 10, 1967 - continued REPORT OF TRUSTEE BJORNDAHL (given by Clerk Stromquist) Oak WIlt Problem Clerk reported that a letter had been written to Dr. Franch at the Univer- sity of Minnesota requesting his ald. Dr. French recommended that the survey be made in August or September and this be done only In the developed areas; the estimated cost for this would be $300.00 The Parks and Recreation Committee will continue to work on the problem. . Baseball Fields Mr. H. Lagerstrom, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation CommIttee, In- formed the Council that the Little Lakes Little League has again requested use of the ball fIeld at Valentine Park. He also Informed the Council that there are not enough ball parks In the area and they have been using Plpkorn's property on the northwest corner of County Road D and HIghway 8 which is In New Brighton. A grass problem exists there with grass cuttIng; the committee feels they would like to cut this grass, but are concerned about the legal question regarding IIDb!!'ty on private property. Matter referred to Clerk Lorraine Stromquist to contact Attorney Courtney for an opinion. REPORT OF TRUSTEE OLMEN Public Works Committee Trustee Olmen reported that this Committee met on March 22. They wIll give further study to the matter of the Village purchasing a pIck-up truck; they recommend that provIsions be made before purchase for covered parking with the truck plainly marked as Village property. Mr. McFadden, State HIghway Department, has requested the Council's action concerning their recommendations that Hamllne Avenue, north of County Road E, be re-named. The Committee recommended no change unless most of the resi- dents on this street concur. The CommIttee toured the streets In the Village and wll I have a report on this matter at the next meeting. The listing of 11ft station problems be discussed at their next meeting; taken care of most of the problems. as submitted by Engineer Lund will' it was reported that Fred Nixon has REPORT OF MAYOR NETHERCUT Finance Comml~tee Mayor Nethercut reported on the Finance CommIttee held on March 22. He Informed the Council that the Committee feels financial plans should be projected for 4 or 5 years; they wil I study the sewer rate change when the figures are aval lab Ie. The Committee recommended members of the CommIttee be appointed to specific areas of Village government act as II a I son. Copies of the minutes of this meeting were sent to the Council members. Trustee Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Trustee Olmen, that the Finance ~ommittee appoint members of the Finance Committee to act as liaison with other Village Committees regarding financial matters, and consideration be given on a five year financial plan; motion carried. Clerk requested to Inform each committee chairman of Its I ialson from the Finance Committee. Clerk Lorraine Stromquist submitted the Village's copy of ~Federal Aid to Local Government~ to Treasurer Worth Read. County Road E and Hlqhway 51 Mayor Nethercut reported that he had contacted Mr. McFadden, State Highway Department, regarding the lighting of this Intershange and was informed that this is planned for July action; plans wll I probably be aveilable for the Vi I lage's next Council meeting. Arden Hills Entrance Slqns Mayor Nethercut reported that the type of entry signs for Arden Hills as planned by the Arden Hills Jayc6as Is orohibited by law because of their name appearing on them; therefore, the matter was referred to the Planning -4-