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UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICER AT TERRY'S CLUB:
Mr. Dittmar stated that his brother, who is the proprietpr of Terry's
Club, is trying to clean the premises up, and ma'ke it a better place
than it has been in the past. Mr. Kohlan stated that he would not
recommend a City employee be employed as a policeman at this establish-
ment, but that there is a provision for a spacial police officer in
these cases. The Mayor stated that if the Police Chief says a special
policeman is okay, then the matter should be re£erred back to the
Council. 2`here was no further action taken on this matt�r.
CfiANGE ORDER FOR WATER PROJECT NO 34 CROSSING UNDER THE RAILROAD TRACKS�
Mr. Les Knutson, of Comstock and Davis, Inc., es�plained that the specif-
ications would have to be changed for the crossing under the railroad
tracks, as the Railroad Company would not approve the specifications
that had been used„in the past for crossings, and it woul.d be {�ecessary
to put in the more expensive type of crossing. 2'he additional,cost
would be from $7,027.59 to $9,705.78. Motion by 5heridan to approve
the change order., Seconded Uy Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business. the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitt�
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Marvi�� B� se��—
Secretary to the Council
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MAYOR - T. �. Greig
COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 1961
A regular meeting of the City Counc�.l was called to ordex by Mayor
Pro-tem Wolke at 8:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Members Absent�
Johanson, Wo1ke, Nee, Sheridan (arrived at 8:30 P.M.)
Greig (arrived at 9:30 P.M.) ,
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Nee stated that the motion app,roving the $71.00 payment to
Erickson Bros. should be "Motion by Wolke," and in reference to the �
acquisition of park property, Resolution No. 187-1961, authorizing
condemnation proceedings, the portion reading, "and suggested that the
City start condemnation proceedings," should be stricken. Motion by
Nee to approve'these changes in the November 7, 1961 minutes. 5econded
by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously. Motion by Nee to approve the minutes of Novembe� 7, 1961
meeting. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the motion carried,�unanimously.
PLI�NNING COMMISSIbN MTNUTES:
MALAFANT LOT SPLIT RE(�UEST:
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The Planning Commission had recommended that a11 six requests for lot
splits be denied. Motion by Nee to concur in the recommendation of the
Plarining Commission, and deny the lot split requests. Seconded by
Johanson. upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
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BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION - WACHTLER INDEP. OIL COMPANY - LOT 18,
AUDI'�OR'S SUBDIVSSION NO. 77:
The Planning Commission had recommended of this permit subject to
several conditions. Mr. Johanson stated that there is a very bad
traffis condition at this point on the East River Road, and a station,
would be very hazardous. Mr. Nee stated that this is a dangerous spot
as far as traffic is concerned. Mr. Wolke asked what the rights of the
Council were in a case like this, whether the_permit would have to be
approved. Mr. Kohlan stated that he would like to study this matter
further before he would make a decision on it, and he would recommend
that the Council defer consideration until he would have time to chec]c
into the matter further. Motion by Johanson to defer action on this
matter until an option from the City Attorney is received as to the
legal recourse of,the Council. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED STREET I,AYOUT NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12:
The Planning Commission had voted to recommend filing the proposed
street layout for this Northeast Quarter of Section 12 with the appropriate
County officials. Motion by Nee to concur in the action of the Planning
Commission on this matter. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanamously.
VARIANCE REQUEST - LOT 5, BLOCK 32, HYDE PARK ADDITION:
The City Manager explained the street layout on the map. The Planning
Commission had concurred in the recommendation of the Streets and Utili-
ties Sub-committee, and had recommended approval of a rearrangement
of Block 32, Hyde Park Addition if the reSUlt is a 50 foot right-of-way
for 57z Avenue from 6th to 7th Streets, and vacation of 58th Avenue
irom 6th to 7th Street, and vacation oP alley in Block 32, and had
instructed the City Engineer to prepare preliminary plat of the re-
arrangement. Motion by Nee to authorize the City Engineer,to draw ug
a preliminary plat of replat of Block 32, Hyde Park Addition. Seconded
by Johanson. Upoa a voice vote, there,being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
ALLEY VACATION - SAV. #13 - BLOCK 13, HYDE PARK ADDITION:
The City Manager explained the location o£ this alley on the map. The
Planning Commission had recommended that this alley be vacated. Motion
by Johanson to concur in the action of the Planning Commi.ssion, and to
set the public hearing for this vacation,for December 19, 1961. Seconded
by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously. .
NEW BUSINESS:
PETITIONS•
Motion by Johanson to receive the following petition, and place it on
£ile:
Petition for Storm Sewer - Proposed Riverwood Manor Plat.
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
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COMMUNICATIONS•
The County Engineer had written a letter to the City informing the City
of Fridley that the County is working on plans for construction of a
street improvement project alang Old Central between Highway ;}65 and
Mississippi Street, and urging the City to incorporate a concrete curb
and gutter into this job, and share equally in its cost. There was a
discussion on this as to how the cost would be allocated for the City's
portion of the concrete curb and gutter. Motion by Johanson to receive
the letter and place it on file, and to take no action until a later date,
or until something more definite is known as to the type of construction,
etc., that wi11 be done on Central Avenue. Seconded by Nee. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
sheridan arrived at 8:30 P.M.
LETTER FROM CITY ENGINEER IN,REFERENCE TO PLAT PROCEDURES, FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY INVOLVING SUBDIVIDER CONTRACTOR CONSULTING ENGINEER
AND CITY•
The City Manager explained this letter dated,November 10, 1961, which the
City Engit�eer directed.to the City Manager. Mr. Johanson stated that he
was in favor of tYiis recommendation. Motion by Johanson to concur in
the recommendation of the City �ngineer, and to set �olicX of, if the
subdivider elects to employ his own consulting engineering Pirm, he should
pay that firm directly for services rendered and before so doing, request
a release from the City that such work is acceptable to the City. Z'he
construction payments should be handled similarly, as they are now. In
addition, the subdivider should place in escrow, sufficient funds to de-
fray the costs of the City for checking plans and specifications, and for
providing general inspection of the construction work which will thus
eliminate any possibility of conflict o� interest,on the part of the
subdivider's consult3ng enqineers. This escrow should probably amount
to one percent (1%) of estimated construction cost. Seconded by Nea.
Upon a voice vote. there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ABATEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS - LOT 3 BLOCK 19 FRIDLEY PARK ADDITION-
'[`he City Manager,read a letter from the Great North�rn Railway Company
requesting abatement of a street assessment in the amount of $48.60 on
Lot 3, Block 19, Fridley Park Addition, as the City has a 20 foot street
easement over this property. Motion by Johanson to grant this abatement.
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 192-1961 REZONING PORTION OF FRIDLEY
INDUSTRIAL PARK•
7'he City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Nee to adopt the
above ordinance and to have it published. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
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SEWND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 193-1961 VACATING ALLEY CONNECTING 53RD
AND 54TH BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH STREETS:
The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Johanson to accept
this as the second reading o£ the above ordinance and to have it published, I
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unani.mously. ,
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 194-1961 VACATING PORTION OF MCKINLEY
STStEET ANA ALLEY•
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The City Manager read the above brdinance. Motion by Sheridan to accept
this as the second reading oi the above ordinance, and to have it published,
secdnded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there b�ing no nays, the motion _
carried unanimously. ,
FIRST READING OP ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 5-16 BLOCK 4 AND LOTS 5-16
BLOCK 5, CITY VIEW ADDITION:
Mr. Nee asked why the property is being rezoned when some of the owners
of the property have not requested it. �here was considerable discussion
as to whether the people requesting the rezoning owned all of the property.
Mr. Nee stated that the owner of Lots 15 and 16 was not aware of the
action on the above property. 'i`he City Manager suggested that the Council
could pass on the first reading of the ordinance, and the City, could .
re-notify tYie people before the second reading of the ordinance so that
they could be present when the ordinance is read foY' the second ti.me.
Mr. Johanson stated that he would not like to pass the ordinance under the
present description and circumstances. Motion by Johanson to accept this
as the first reading of the above ordinance, subject to the written
approval of all the property owners involved in the rezoning. Seconded
by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
PIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING PART OF LOT 6 AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION
NO. 39•
The City Manager read the above ordinance, and outlined the location
of the sezoning on the map. Motion by Nee to accept this as the £irst
reading of the above ordinance. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unani.mously.
PIRST REI�DING OF ORDINANCE VACATING UNNP.T'IED STREET DEDICATION (59TH
STREET EXTENSTON):
The City Manager read the above ordinance and explained the location on
the map. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the £irst ,reading of the
above ordinance. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no
nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS•
Motion by Johanson to approve General Claims 5432 througY} 5500. Seconded
by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion c�rried
unanimously. .
Motion by Nee to
Johanson. Upon
unanimously.
approve Liquor Claims 3587 through 3648. Seconded by
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
Motion by Sheridan to app.zove Public Utility Claims 1616 thro�}gh 1629,
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,,the motion
carried unanimously.
LIC�NSES:
The City Manager explained that he had met with the City Attorney with
reference to the Shell Oil Station at 61st and University Avenue, and
the City had done some work to alleviate the drainage problem,, but more
work would be necessary. Motion by Johanson to approve the following
licenses:
ELECTRICP.L
skeldon & Green Electric, Inc,
718 East Iiennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
by: Donald M. Green
New
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EXCAVATING
Swanson Excavating Company
P.O. Box 368 ,
Hopkins, Minnesota
GAS SERVICES
Belden Porter Company
65 North 17th Street
Minneapolis 3, Minnesota
Pierre-Aircon Company
1322 Rice Street
st. Paul 17, Minnesota
standard Heating Company
410 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
GENER AT•
Lakedale Realty
1338 - 53rd Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis 21,' M�.hnesota
Magney-Iverson Construction Co.
20 Shady Road
Hopkins, Minnesota
�EATING
Beldon Porter Company
65 North 17th Street
Minneapolis 3, Minnesota
Pierre-Aircon Company
1322 Rice 5tree�
St. Paul 17, Minnesota
MOVING
Cambridge Movers, Inc.
535 North Main
Cambridge, Minnesota
PLUMBING
K. L. Anderson Plumbing
2833 Johnson St. N.E.
Ma.nneapolis, Minnesota
Arrawhead Pl�inq
3717 Reservoir Boulevarcl
Columbia l3eights, Minn.
Belden-Porter Company
65 North 17th Street
Minneapolisr Minnesota
Pierre-Aircon Company
.1322 Rice Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
SIGN �RECTORS-
by: R. H. Gardner
by: William C. Porter
by: Joseph Collova
by: Tony Ferrara
by: Arthur Raichle
by: C. F. Magney
by: William C. Porter
by: Joseph Collova
by: H. A, Hanson
by: K. L. Anderson
by: Leonard Holm
by: H. M. Porter
by: Joseph Collov�
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
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New
New
New
New
New
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Lawrence, Inc.
2L5 Edmund Llvenue
St.°Paul, Minnesota
by; George W. I�awrence New
Seconded by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion cal:ried unanimously. Mr. I[ohlan read the following memorandum
with reference to the Shell Oil Company Service 3tation license:
MEMORANDUM
Re: Shell Oi.l Station License, 61st and University Avenue Northeast,
Fridley.
From:A. G. F:ohlan, City Attorney
Facts: Duriilg rains and for sometime thereafter, water pool in�o inter-
section oi 61st and University. This si�uation did not exist
or occur prior to erection of the Shell Oil Station. City has had
to pump several times to clear intersection for passage of autos
and pedestrians, Cit}� has expended money for this. Also, since
permanent solution not possible until highway changes are con-
structed, a temporary solution is necessary. Construction oF
any culverts under University involves f�Yrther e�cpense. It
appears that water at intersection now constitutes a public
nuisance. Nuisance should be abated. Normally, a person who
4reates nuisance is directed to abate it. In this case, abatement
by way of correction involves work on highway, so the City should
do work and seek recovery of cos�s Prom party responsible. If
existing condition was created by Shell 011 Company, I recommend
City seek re-imbursement from the Shell oil Company for costs
incurred by City.
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Recommend: That any license tor the premises be issued only on condiL-ion
that property awner act to abate nuisance and/or pay to City costs
incurred by City in abatement of nuisance. That upon such.payment
or agreement to pay, approved by City Manager and City Attorney,
licenses to be approved and issued. That except and unless such
conditions be met -- licenses for such premises not to be issued.
Signed: Andrew G. Kohlan
City Attorney
Councilman Sheridan stated that he felt the recommendation of the
City Attorney was the right thing to do, but there should be some sort
of a time limit on the action. �lze City Manager suggested a ten day
time limit. Motion by Sheridan to approve the following two licenses
for the shell Oil Company, subject to the stipulations outlined in the
City Attorney's recommendation to the Council, and subject to the 10
day time limit, and directing the City Manager to complet� thG temporary
drainage project:
S�RVIC� STATION LICENSE:
Leo Allender
541a - Sth St,
Minneapolis 21,
dba: Fridley,shell Service
N.E. 6101 University Ave. N.E.
Minnesota Fridley 21, Minnesota
CIGARETTE LICENSE:
Leo Allender
5410 - 5th St,
Minneapolis 21,
dba: Fridley Shell Servzce
N.E. 6101 UniveYSity Ave. N.E.
Minnesota Fridley 21„ Minnesota
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Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1961 OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN TAX FORE'EIT LOTS
FROM ANOKA COUNTY IN BLOCK 16, MOORE L11I� ADDITION: ,
The City Manager read the above resolution. Motion by Johanson to adopt
the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF SALARIES FOR NON-UNION LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEES:
Mr. Johanson suggested that the bartenders be brought up
scale. The City Manager stated that he could check and
other municipalities were paying. Motion by Johanson to
salaries as corrected to an even SC raise for the clerks
increase �or the janitor. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon
there being no nays, the motion carried unani.mously.
ESTIMATES:
to a higher
see what the
adopt the
and a $25.00
a voice vote,
Les Knutson, Comstock�and Davis, Inc., suggested that the payment to
Minnesota Sewer and Water be made contingent on the final okay o£ the
City �ngineer and the City Manager. Motion by Nee to approve the
iollowing estimates with the disbursement not being made to the Minnesota
Sewer and Water Company until approval of the City Engineer and City
Manager are given: ,
Comstock and Davis, Inc.
1446 County Road "J"
[ylinneapolis 21, Minnesota Staking out and Inspection
Proiect
W-34-H (3)
St. 1961-3
S & SS-24-A
W-34-F
W-34-D
W-34-H (2j
W-34-G
W-34-H (4)
S & W 48A
SS - 52
St. 1960-2
S & SS - 24B
St. 1961-1
S & W - 48B
S & W-48C
Wells 2,3,4, & 5
CONTRACTOR
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
211 N. Pascal Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesata
Herbst Const. Co.
1550 Highway #10
Minneapolis 21, Minnesota
Lametti and Sons,� Inc.
211 N. Pascal Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Estimate No.
2
1
16
2
6
1
3
1
5
2
, 13
13
5
5
5
5
PROJECT
W-34-F
Est. #2
W-34-H (3)
Est. #1
W-34-G
Est. #2
Amount
$ 499.50
240.75
500.75
1,698.00
15.75
147.50
585.63
132.88
2,941.75
416.75
79.88
413.00
1,813.00
836.50
1,380.25
101.25
$11,803.14
AMOUNT DTJ�
$13,842.71
$28,104.12
$ 8,121.55
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Dunkley Suriaciizy Co,,,Inc.
3756 Grand Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Sandstrom & Hafner, Inc.
2054 St. Anthony Blvd.
Minneapolis 18, Minnesota
orfei & Sons, Inc.
1156 Homer Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
Randall-Bros.
3400 Silver Lake Road
Minneapolis 18, Minnesota
Jay W. Craig Co.
1814 Cali£ornia St. N.E.
Minneapolis 18, Minnesota
Minn. Sewer & Water, Inc.
1204 Merrivale Avenue
Minneapolis 2G, Minnesota
St.#1961-1
Est. #5
S & W-48-A
Est. #5
5 & W-48-S
Est. {#4
5 & W-48-C
Est. #5
St. {#1961-3
Est. �l
St. Sew. #49
Est. #�3 Final
$10,246.84
$86,617.75
$18,443.56
$24,696.27
$ 4,110.51
$ 3,109.10
Walbon Excavating Co. 5t. Sew. #$52
3242 Highway No. 8 Est. #2 Final
Minneapolis 18, Minnesota $ 1,260.00
TOTAL $194,552.41
seconded by sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
QII�iGE ORDER #�1 �W-34-F) WATER LINE FROM HIGHWAY $�100 TO GARDENA AVENUE:
Motion by Nee to approve.this change order. Seconded by Johaason.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Greig arrived at 9:30 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF ALIGNMENT OF TRUNK HIGHWAX #100 AT T.li. #65:
Mr. Johanson stated that some of the people on Cheri Lane had called
him, and objected to the service road or outer drive on the south side
of Highway #�100. A number of people in the Donnay Addition, which
is located north of Highway #$100 were in the audience, 7,'he Mayor stated
that the storm sewer on University, the service roads along Hi.ghway #100,
and all the state projects should all be settled at one time and there
should be a meeting with the State of Minnesota and the�Gity of Fridley,
and all of these matters should be discussed and settled as one package.
Mr. Johanson stated that he would not ask thet the present proposal
of the State Highway Department be changed. Mr. Wolke stated that the
people on the north side of Highway #100 did not want a service road.
A petition was presented to the City Council sugned by a number of the
people residing on the north side of Highway #�100 objecting to a service
road on the south edge of the Donnay Addition, which would run £rom 7th
Street to Highway #65. Motion by Johanson to receive this petition
and place it on file. Seconded by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager e�lained that he and Mr, Comstock had met with the
Highway Department with reference to the storm sewer, and will give a
proposal to the Council on this in the near future. The Mayor suggested
that everything be done at one time, and made very specific. Mr.
Saliterman's attorney was present, and stated that the present plan is
not the original highway plan, and the highway has ]aeen moved south from
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its orogonal location, and it is isolating 7 acres. Mr. Sheridan stated
that if the Highway Department is isolating 7 acres,,it is their respon-
sibility to give just compensation to the property owner. Mr. ,7ohanson
stated that he did not Eeel that they were isolating the property., Mr.
Saliterman stated that he had people interested in a 150 unit deluxe
motel for this site, if the access is not cut off. Mr. Wargo and Mr.
Saliterman asked that they be notified of any meeting with the Highway
Department to settle this matter, so they might be present.,
Gavel to Mayor Greig.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1961 SUSPENDING LIQUOR LICENSE - TBRRX'S CLUB:,
The Mayor stated that he recommends that Terry's Club 'he closed, or
license suspended, inasmuch as there have been several incidents at this
place, and in the most recent one a person was injured, and was in
serious condition at the hospital. There was considerable discussion as
to just when the establishment should be closed down. It was decided
that it would be at 1:00 A.M., November 22, 1961. Motion by Johanson
to adopt the resolution suspendYng the liquor license for Terry's Club.
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
SKATING RINK AT 53RD AND MAIN STREET:
Two of the residents living in the vicinity of 53rd and Main Street
asked if there would be a skating rink in this area this winter, and
they would very much like to have one. The City Manager stated that
they should contact him durine the week on this. The two gentlemen,
also, complained about dogs in the area, and stated that they had not
had much cooperation from the Dog Catcher. �
JUNK YARD-
Glen Johanson stated that the junlc yard activities on 73rd Avenue should
not be allcnved to expand. The Council concurred.
GRADING OF ROAA•
Mr. Pete Brook asked iE Fireside Drive could be graded. Motion by
Wolke to have Fireside Drive graded. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the mota.on carried unanimously.
PARK PURQiASE-
Mr. Kohlan gave a council report on his progress on the condemnation
of the Locke paoperty �or park purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1961 DETERMINING PROPERTY TO BE PURQiASED FOR PARIC
PROPERTY-
Motion by Wolke ta adopt the above resolution, and also to authorize
suhurban Engineering to draw up the proper surveys for this property.
Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays. the motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMCNT:
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:
d.�AM.
M rvi � Brunsell
Secretary to the Council
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�fAYOR - T.,E. Greig