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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ROSEVILIE Continued Meeting Friday Eve. April 10, 1953 at ':00 P.M. 319 The Village Council met on the above date with the following members present: Carlson, Willmus, Membrez, Connor and Hammersten. The Clerk read the report on Fire Tnlcks submitted by the Committee who had checked on specifications and tabulating of same. D. J. Woll Co. were found to be the low bidder. Membrez moved, seconded by Carlson, that we purchase the 1 Ton Fire Truck from D. J. Woll Co., !l1nneapolis, Minnesota. Roll call Ayes- (5) N~es-(O). Herb Lynch inquired about the insurance policy coverage, asking if a driver of the fire truck had an accident, would he be liable for any amount stated in the policy. The Clerk presented the policy and Membrez said he would check into the matter and have an answer at the next meeting. Mr. Piers of Draper and Dellwood was present to inquire about the possibility of grading Dellwood south of Draper so he could drive into a garage he proposes to build. He would like to drive in off of Dellwood. It was suggested that he build said garage 8 ft. from Dellwood facing east, and to do the best he could as we could not promise that Dellwood would be graded this year or next. Maybe we could go over Dellwood with the road grader and shape it up to make a better surface for him to drive over. Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Reimringer presented a petition asking for the grading of Skillman from Hamline to Dellwood. It was suggested that the Clerk write Mr. Jos. McGough and ask him to come in and discuss thè matter of grading the road. Lynch asked for permission to put rotating lights on fire trucks and was told to have it done. The Clerk was asked to write to Motor Vehicle Dept. and inquire as to what forms were needed to secure tax exempt licenses for Village equipment which required them. The Clerk read the report on Gravel submitted by the Committee who had checked on specifications and tabulating of same. Thornton Bros. being the low bidder·. $1.60 per cu. yard including hauling, Willmus moved, seconded by Membrez, that we purchase the Gravel for this season's needs from Thornton Bros. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). J4embrez moved, seconded by Carlson, that we authorize the purchase of four cages for the Humane Officer. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). Membrez moved, Connor seconded, that we authorize road overseer to buy crushed rock for patching and emergency purposes not to exceed $499.00. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). Willmus reported on the conversation he had with Joe Koalska at noon. Joe said he was not interested in the job at a salary of $375.00 per month. After much discussion, it was suggested that we set up a job classification schedule. The following were suggested: To employ a road supervisor at $375 per month for a 44 hr. week, paid holidays, one week paid vacation and one week sick leave. The supervisor to report at the office before starting