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- 3 - T.B.3-19-73 or an overpass or underpass at the railroad crossings in case of an emergency such as getting to a hospital, in case of fire, etc. if a train is stopped on a railroad crossing. ~ said they were assured these things would be looked into. Mr. Murphy said he felt Mr. Cox should be reimbursed for his plane ticket but Mr. Cox said he did not want this. Everyone is grateful to Mr. Cox for making this trip on behalf of the Township. It was announced that Mr. George Magnuson, an operator for our Townshi~ had passed away very suddenly on Monday, March 12th. We wish to extend to Mrs. Magnuson our sincere sympathy. We appre- ciate the fine job he did for our Township. Mr. Ed. Klemish requested rezoning of 5 acres from agricultural to commercial to be used for a grocery store on the corner of 167th Ave. N.W. and Highway #47. He brought the certified re- ceipts for letters sent to the surrounding property owners with- in 300 feet, informing them of this public hearing. Mr. Hopper- stad moved we accept the recommendations of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission and rezone this five acres, legal attached to these minutes, from agricultural to commercial, but only to be used for a grocery store. Seconded by Mr. Cox. Motion carried. Mr. Peterson stated the School Board had asked for voter regis- tration for the bond issue vote. The three days would be Thursday, April 19, Friday, April 20, and Monday, April 23. The School Dis- trict will pay for any additional personnel we may use. Mobile Home Ordinance 73-1. Mr. Cox moved we adopt Sec. 376A regarding mobile home structures. Seconded by Mr. Hopperstad. Motion carried. Pigeon Bingo: Mr. Garnett L. Pettersen, 15665 Ramsey Blvd. N.W., ~21-2860, was present. Mr. Pettersen is president of the Pigeon Fanciers of America and requested permission to hold a Buy-Sell- Trade Days at his residence on April 28th and 29th. He said he had checked this out with the Attorney General of the State and with the Sheriff, Mr. Talbot in Anoka. Mr. Cox moved we grant a permit for the Pigeon Bingo Days on April 28th and 29th to this organization. Seconded by Mr. Hopperstad. Motion carried. Mr. Peltzer requested a variance in order to use 1 acre to build a house and then the balance of .7 of an acre would be put with another 2 acre piece attached to this. This was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 6, 1972 meet- ing. Mr. Cox moved we grant this variance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their Nov. 6th, 1972 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hopperstad. Motion carried. They are now putting in lights at the airport on Ramsey Blvd. Mr. Scroggins was asked if he would check to see if the graveyard could be moved because the trees there are a danger to the planes. Mr. Goodrich said he would check out this information for Mr. Scroggins.