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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ROSEVILLE Continued Meeting Thurs. February 4, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. The Council met on the above date as a continuation of the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 4th, 1954 with the following members present: Carlson, Willmus, Salverda, Olson and Hammersten. The meeting was scheduled for the purpose of disu6sing the dog problem with Milton Bahneman the Humane Officer. There was a suggestion that we should have our own dog pound here in the Village if possible. Several locations in the Village have the necessary buildings, but there was objection from the house- hold of the owners. Hammersten stated that Elan Piche would be available during the day for the next 30 days and could assist Bahneman in picking up the dogs, now that they are going around in packs. They agreed to work together on Saturdays and suggested that we use the present facilities at the Mounds View dump until something more suitable is found. Discussion was held on an increase in wages for the liquor store employees. Hammersten moved, seconded by Olson, that the wages of the regular help be increased to $1.40 per hour and t he wages of the extra help be increased from 1.10 per hour to 1.20 per hour effective Feb.lS 1954. Rotl Call Ayes-4 Nayes (0). Mr. Johnson of the Automatic Voting Machine Co. was present to present a plan to us. He had been here previously and was asked to come back in 1954. He outlined a new precinct arrangement to take care of our present needs and future growth for a few years. Willmus reported that in the second precinct the workers had been on the job for 27 hours straight through. Carlson re- ported that at one time they had to count the ballots on the floor on their hands and knees. The Council felt we should use the machines fQr the September and November elections and submit a referendum to the people at the December election on whether they wanted to continue useing them. Carlson moved, seconded by Hammersten that we advertise for bids for 27 voting machines on t,he rental purchase plan and that Mr. Johnson help the clerk in setting up the necessary machinery and help prepare the ad for bidding. Roll Call Ayes...(5) Nayes...(O). The Clerk read a letter from Ira Karon submitting his resignation effective Feb~ 1st. Salverda moved, seconded Qy Olson that we accept the resignation of Ira Karon as Village Attorney. Ayes- (Carlson, Willmus, Salverda, Olson) Nayes-Hammersten. After much discussion on the matter of an attorney, and the present litigation pending it was decided to let the clerk contact some- one else on a temporary basis. 450 Dog Problem Wage Increase for Liquor store employees Voting Machines Ira Karon Letter of resignation