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VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 28, 1971
The Village council of the Village of St. Joseph met in special session on
I Thürsday, Oct 28, 1971, 7:30 in the village hall with the following members
present: Mayor George Gustin; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Roman Reber,
John Schroeder, Bud Reber; Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Election questions and policy examined first: All voters will be asked
name, age, 30 - day residence requirement in Village - the policy is hereby
established on motion by Bud Reber seconded by JohnsSnhroeder.
Motion carried unanimously.
Purpose of meeting: to examine and evaluate proposed tax levy for 1972.
1971 costs and income reviewed - 1972 increased cost factors evaluated.
Final decisions to await analysis and regulations of new state tax bill.
Also present at this meeting were James Ryczek, village resident and candidate
for the office of councilman, Bridgette Ryan and Denise DeVaan students
residing in Corona Hall, College of St. Benedict.
Miss Ryan stated she had a legal opinion from a Minneapolis attorney indicating
per capita aids or state apportionment revenue sharing to be a bdtsis to
determine the right to vote. After a discussion and explanation of election
laws the council agreed to request village attorney John Knapp to obtain a
ruling on the question from the Attorney General's office - on motion by
Bud Reber seconded by Herman Schneider. Motion carried.
I Motion to adjourn made at 10:15 p.m. ~~erk
George Gustin, Mayor
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