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1488 Mr. Raymond Cahill appeared before the Council and advised the Council that he and Joseph A. Farley are purchasing Lot 1, Block 4, Town of Vermil~ion.He stated that the intended use of the property requires that it be serviced by City Water and City Sanitary facilities. He appeared for purpose of requesting the extension of these utilities to the property with the cost assessed against the property. It was noted that approximately 170 feet of sanitary sewer line would have to be installed. The Engineer stated that he had made a preliminary cost estimate which indicates that the total cost would be approximately $3,500. Mr. Cahill stated that he and his partner, were requesting that the City supervise the installation and pay therefore and charge, by special assessments, the premises for it with the cost to be paid with interest over a ten (10) year period pursuant to standard assessment procedures. It was noted at the time that there did not appear to be any other property benefited but that if some other property does benefit from the installation i~ the future, Mr. Cahill requested that a pro rata reim- bursement be accomplished. Whereupon a motion was duly made by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman Fischer as follows: That the City approve the installation of sanitary sewer and water to the property line of Lot 1, Block 4, Town of Yermil!ion.That the cost thereof, anticipated to be in the amount of $3,500, be paid from city funds. That if other funds are not avail- able that the required sum be withdrawn from the polution control monies re- ceived from the federal government and allocated to this purpose. Further that the cost of the project be assessed against the property, Lot 1, Block 4, Town of Vermillion and that the same with interest at 8% be paid over a ten (10) year period and that the cost be levied as a special assessment with the County Auditor as with other assessments. Upon being put to a vote the Following vote was recorded: Ayes, all; Nayes, none. The next item discussed was the possibility of establishing a Board of Appeals as provided for in Section 204 of the Uniform Building Code which is a part of the State Building Code and accordingly in force in this City. It was noted that the purpose of a Board of Appeals is to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the Code. It was further noted that the Board consists of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building con- struction. The building official is to serve as an ex-officio member and as secretary of the board. Further that the members of the Board are to be appointed by the Mayor and hold office at his pleasure. Further that the Board is to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its in- vestigation and is to render all decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the person appealing a decision and is also to make recommendations to the City Council for new legislation consistent with the code. The Mayor stated that it was his intention to appoint Mr. Glenn Erickson as a member of the Board of Appeals and as Chair- man thereof and he stated that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Erickson and Mr. Erickson was willing to so serve. The Mayor further requested that the two Councilmen from each of the wards meet and submit to him a proposed name for appointment to the Board of Appeals. Whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Schnirring that the Council go on record as favoring establishment of a Board of Appeals and concurs in the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Erickson as a member and Chairman of the Board and further that the City staff is to inquire into the exact procedures re- quired for establishment and implementation of the Board of Appeals. Upon being put to a vote, the following was recorded: Ayes, all; Nayes, none. A report was received from the City Engineer stating that property at 410 East 4th. Street was serviced by a private sewage system which was not operating adequately. The Engineer further noted that sanitary sewer is ad- jacent to the property and capable of connection with the house. Moved by Councilman Fischer, seconded by Councilman Kramer that the City Council hereby order the owner of property at 410 East 4th. Street (East one-half of Lot 2, Block 32, Town of Hastings) be required to attach the house to the sanitary sewer system of the City. Ayes, all; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Schnirring, seconded by Councilman O'Connor to approve the expenses of the Chief of Police and one officer to attend the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Convention at Brainerd, Minn. June 22nd thru June 25th. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.