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Continued Page 2. .Mr. Meyer from the Twin City Disposal Service Company offered their plan for garbage and rubbish collection and discussed the possibility of having a franchise to allow them to collect in the entire Village. They prefer the franchise arrangement in order to protect them because their large incinerator is a costly thing to construct and maintain. He was told that the attorney is going to draw up an ordinance for the licensing of collectors. Don Nelson inquired about what is to be done about the condition of Burke, East of Lexington. Easements cannot be obtained on the entire street, and Mr. Carley said he would like the members of the Council to consult with him because of the drainage problem involved. It, was agreed to look the situation over on Thurdday morning at 9:00 A.M. .Mr. Carpenter, 2631 No. Lexington, appeared with his little girl about trouble they have had with a neighbor youth who torments the children, uses filthy talk, and threatens them with knives. The night before he struck the girl, giving her a black eye and bruises. Mr. CarlsCI'I. reported that he saw the evidence the previous evening and she had blood allover her. Mr. Karon said he would classify it as a case of assault and it belonged under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's office or the County Attorney. The young man has threatened to kill them if they report any- thing. It was agreed that the conetable go to see the parents first and if that doesn't do any good, Mr. Carpenter should go to the County Attorney's office. The Clerk reported that the No Parking signs at Lake Josephine have been raised tb"they can be more easily seen. The Clerk also reported on his letter to the County asking if there were any plans for the widening of County Road B. The widening of the road is under consideration of the planning board but no decision has been made. Willmus moved, Hammersten seconded, that Robert Pierce be approved for weed cutting work with the road crew at $1.60 per hour as of June 29. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). Wi~lmus moved, Hammersten seconded, that the mower be rented from Vernon Schmidt at $3.00 per hour, to include gas, oil and repairs. Roll call ~es-(5) N~es-(O). There was discussion as to whether to install our own gas pumps. Membrez moved, Hammersten seconded, that we buy one pWllp for gasoline and one for diesel fuel and have them installed. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). 352 D.Nelson: Bueke St. Drainage & Grading Carpenter: Case of Aseaul t< Signs at Lake Jos. Width of , Co.Rd.B Purchase Gas Pumps Clerk reported on the cost of a flag and flag pole. 1,4 x 5 cotton flag Flag for will cost $4.56 and he is waiting for the figure on a 15 ft. pole and chain Off. Bldg. for the top of the building. Mayor Connor suggested buying a larger flag. Carlson reported on his talks with the State and County patrols about more police service on Cleveland, Snelling, Hamline, Lexington and T.H. 36. The State will not give additional patroling at certain set hours unless there is a serious situation involved. The County will study the situation and give a report as to whether any sections need .,..~i.. special attention. Carlson: State & Co.Patrol!