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Page 4- June 21, 1966 The Finance Committee decided the parking ticket fines should be left as they are. They also discussed ways of getting additional revenues - amusement tax, permit fees for carnivals, inspeetion fees, etce It is also recommended that an improved loud speaker system for the Council chambers be installed, and a study is being made. Mr. Manganl, Chairman of the Design and Platting Committee, reported that ori recommendation from the Planning Commission to go ahead on the wfdening and extension of Duane from Driscoll to Canterbury, they wlll ask that ?egislation be prepared to begin the design and appropriation of land to accomplish this extension of Duane, whlch will give another access to Pine School. In the matter of Great Northern Boulevard proposed, from Brookpark to Lorairi, the Commlttee is in agreement with the Mayor's recommendations to approve the seven-lot cul-de-sacs on Linda, Randall and Lamont, start legislation necessary to finance the program (including payment to Columbia Land of $20,000 for Izind on the east side) and start appropriation proceedings to obtain land on the west side. Legislation will be requested to accomplish these things. On advice from the Engineer that the a deed for the cluster on Sands Subdivi- sions Nos. I, 2, 3, and 4 has been recelved, the Committee approves the thir°d reading of said legislation tonight. Mr. Mangani, Chairman of the Public Parks, Property and Recreation CommitteE:, reported that a design for the shelter at Clague Playground is being completed and should be ready shortiy. Mr. Ray Dykes, 25436 Kennedy Ridge Road, questloned Council about the exten-Ir of sidewalk to be constructed in front of his house. He is to confer further with the Mayor on the matter. Mr. John Volk, 23474 Olmsted Drive, stated that the mosquito spraying by the City was not being done frequently enough- to control the problem. He also questioned when he would get some relief from his high water bills. A lengthy discussion ensued with regard to spraying, the effectiveness of the spray now being used, etc., with Mr. Edwin Heyduk, 29857 Lorain, an arboris-, contributing some suggestions. It was brought out that continuous use of DDT tends to produce a strain of mosquitoes which are resistent to the DDT, bufi to alternate with malathion fio counteract this resistance, was not practical because of the poisonous qualities of malathion and its possible effect on people and animals. The matter will be studied. Mr. Richard File, 4433 Lansing, asked what could be done abaut speeding on his street, and whether stop signs could be installed at the corner of Lansing and Oring. He was advised that 25 miles per hour signs will be installed on thP