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June 4, 1979 Page 3 14. Mineral Extraction Ordinance. The City Administrator indicated that, after a review of the mineral extraction ordinance, it was determined that some changes would be necessary in the ordinance and, as such, it was his recommendation that the Council not adopt the ordinance this evening, but reconsider the ordinance at the next City Council meeting. The City Council suggested. that the ordinance also be amended to include a section dealing with slopes during excavation and that seasonal operations not be excluded under the termination clause of the ordinance. Council also wished to have additional information regarding the fees charged by the communities for mineral extraction licenses. No further action was taken by the Council on. this item. 15. Sale of walk-in cooler from Liquor Store #1. 16. Vaoation of Street easement abutting Cleveland St. and south of Hwr. 10. The City Administrator explained that Mr. George Cowles, who owned a business at the intersection of Cleveland and Hwy. 10, had requested the City to vacate an outdated street easement abutting Cleveland St. and south of U.S. Trunk Hwy. 10. ~e Administrator indicated that Mr. Cowles had received approval of the State of Minnesota and had arranged to acquire the properly from the original land owner if the City would vacate the easement. The Administrator indicated that there was no longer arw need for the City to retain the easement and, as such, recommended that it be1'acated. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF THE APPROPRIATE VACATION INSTRUMENTS. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION pASSED 4-0. 17. Student intern. The City Administrator indicated that a professor from St. Cloud State had contacted him regarding the employment of a student intern for this summer. The Administrator indicated that the cost of the intern would be approximately $150.00 and that typically interns perform a valuable service for the small amount of dollars which they are paid. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF A STUDENT INTERN FOR THIS SUMMER FOR THE AMouNT OF ~h50.00. COUNCILMAN ENGSTRoM SECONDED THE MOTION. MoTION pErom 4-0.