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one would cost the school $~615 and the Lions Club $15,627 for a total of $20,2~5. Another plan would total at $17,720. Mr. Springer and Mr. Nelson have gone out to look at equipment now in use in other areas. Mr. Eastman said they had put in creative play areas in some of the other schools. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Springer will work with the school people on this playground. The Town Board meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by the Chairman, Mr. Cox. Present were Mr. Hopperstad, Mr. Murphy~ Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Oliphant, and the Clerk, Mr. Peterson. The minutes of the last stated meeting were read by Mr. Hopper- stad. Corrections: Ham Lake City, Kathleen Anderson's term is for one year, on last page 22,000 pound load limit for garbage trucks is on designated roads and 18,O00 on other roads. With these corrections Mr. Murphy moved the minutes be accepted as read. Seconded by Mr. Hopperstad. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report: The books are not here as yet so we will not have the Treasurer's report until next month. The minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were read by Mr. Reimann. We need a parking ordinance for all year round, not just for snow removal. $35,000 is Ramsey Township's share of sheriff's costs. Park Board report was given by Mrs. Schneider. Mr. Reimann suggested leasing some property near the Town Hall so we would not have to cut down any trees to make a larger park- ing area at the Town Hall. This seemed to be agreeable to the Town Board. The Park Board asked if they could name some of the parks. We will check with Mr. Brenk of the County about some ad- ditional help for the summer for the parks. The Park Board sug- gested developers put up the signs for the parks. The parks should be outlined so everyone will know whe~ the parks are. Mr. Murphy moved we require developers to designate park land by mark- ing the corners with treated fence posts not smaller than 5 inches square to be ~ feet above the ground. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried. Mr. Springer requested a small tractor for use in the parks with a scoop, blade and mower. Mr. Hopperstad recommended that the Park Board be authorized to check into such a tractor with a three point hitch and power take off in the rear, a bucket and loader. We need signs for 1~ parks. Mr. Bernie Stephens: discussed the hiring of a part time admin- istrator to work in conjunction with our zoning officer. Mr. Stephens made his presentation on a part time basis and on a job