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. . Hiuutes of Regular Council Meeting November 7, 1974 Page su After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council accept the low bid, provided that Bethel pays half the total cost. including engineering, etc., after' crediting for meters to be returned to Village. Motion carried (Crichton, Olmen, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Wingert and Feyereisen voting in opposition). (Assurance that Bethel will join in the contract, to be. obtained, prior to execu- tion of the contract.) . Excavation on Bethel Campus Matter was referred to Building Inspector Squires. (Excavation is north of Soo Line tracks, nEar the ball field.) Union Contract Crichton reviewed letter and counter-proposal from Union. . In discussion, it was noted that the only way Council can negotiate is at a public meeting. McNiesh to advise Union representatives and ask if they .prefer to meet with one Council member or at a Council meeting. McNiesh was requested to obtain interpretation from the Union of the following proposals: H2, 83, 88 and the final paragraph. (1st sentence of summary). (Crichton agreed to react to the counter-proposals after receiving Council con- sensus). Metro District Water School Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize Wayne Launderville's attendance at the Metro District Water School at a cost of $7.50. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYERI!ISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights . Landscape Plan - Public Works Building Feyereisen reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommends that Council have property surveyed and pegs installed, before proceeding with final land- scape plans. After discussion, Crichton moved. seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize John Buckley to obtain costs to have three (3) additional stakes placed, at corners of Village property; authorizing the expenditure. Motion carriedunani- mously. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Fall Conference Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council authorize the attendance of John Buckley at the Minnesotb Recreation and Park Association Fall Conference, November 20, 21 and 22, at a cost of $71.00. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety November 5, 1974 Election Council concurred with Mayor Crepeau in thanking and commending all workers on the November 5th election. McNiesh was requested to send letters to all workers, e~lPressing Council's appreciation of their services. Squad Car Bids . Crepeau reported that bids received were reviewed. by Chief Sexton and Officer LaValle, and the Public Safety Committee recommends Council acceptance of the low bid in the amount of $4416 from Minar Ford. . Council discussed warranties advertised by the various automobile companies. It was noted that the Minar Ford ~arranty is for 12000 miles or 12 months. Council requested that in futu~p bid lettin~, wa~r~Dties he cbec~ clos~lv. !1atter was tabled to next Counciltleet!ng pend:ln.g ~..ii!dl ;)01 ..arranty witb other bidders and possible Plymouth roof. mount adjustments to accommodate visi-bars, e~~. Council Meetingo Council briefly discussed need for additional Council meetings, possibly on II weekly basis, in 1975. -6-