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Continued Page 5. 316 George Donn~ of Donnay-Reitz was present regarding the new regulations on homes. A letter from them was read in part, showing the difficulties they would encounter by adhering to the new regulations as they had made application for the loans prior to the passing of the ordinance. The Clerk read a resolution concerning Roseville Terrace No. 3 (54 homes). Membrez moved, Hammersten seconded, that the following resolution be adopted. "Whereas Donnay-Reitz tnc. have planned the construction of a development in the Village of Roseville known as Roseville Terrace, and Whereas said development was to be constructed progressively in several sections, and Whereas the planning, applications for loan commit,tments, and Veterans Administration approval were all made prior to the adoption of Ordinance #148, and Whereas the application of Ordinance #148 to Donn~-Reitz Inc. in the construction of that portion of the project known as Plat 3 would require replanning, new applications for loan collUllitments, and reapproval by the Veterans administration which would Materially delay the project and cause substantial additional expense, hardships, and difficulties, Now therefor, the Council of the Village of Roseville finds that the applications of said OrdUlance #148 would create practical difficulties and peculiar hardships in the completion of that part of the project known as Roseville Terrace, Plat 3, and Be it resolved that the provisions of Ordinance #100 be varied so that the amendment contained in Ordinance #148 be waived as to the construction of homes by Donn~-Reitz upon the following described property provided that construction thereon be started thereon prior to June 1, 1953. That property located in the Village of Rose viI Ie bounded on the East by Hamline Ave., on the West by Pascal street, on the North by Millwood Street, and on the South by County Road C2 which property ie known as Roseville Terrace, Plat 3. Roll call Ayes-(4) Nayes-(O). Mr. Bowler CArden Hills #4) appeared to ask the Council to raise the road restrictions to allow material to be hauled in. He was told that there would be too much pressure if the restrictions were lifted for some individuals and that it was thought _we should wait tor a while yet, depending on the weather. Joe Koalska appeared to discuss road personnel with the Council. nle M~or explained that the set-up is that Willmus is road commissioner, and the foreman will pick up orders at the office. The work days would be started and finished at the office. nle question of salary ($340.00 per month) was discussed and Koalska said he would not be interested in the job at all at that salary. He would not work for less than $400.00.