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COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1998 , <br /> April 13, 1998 <br /> (Checks NO. 50418 - 50536, $425,275.31) Approved <br /> Centennial Fire District(April 7, 1998) Approved <br /> Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City <br /> Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue. <br /> OPEN MIKE <br /> Rice Creek Watershed District(RCWD) - Andy Cardinal, 6657 Centerville Road, began by <br /> introducing Eugene Peterson, Chairman and Anoka County Representative,and Kate Drewry, <br /> District Administrator of the Rice Creek Watershed District. Ms. Drewry then gave a synopsis <br /> of what the Rice Creek Watershed District entails and summarized some of their current projects <br /> and highlights from last year. She stated that their main purpose is to improve the water quality <br /> of our area lakes and ponds. <br /> Council Member Lyden wondered if they could help Lino Lakes citizens in regard to the rights <br /> and responsibilities concerning.the many ditches that go through Lino Lakes. Ms. Drewry said <br /> that she could provide a map of the ditches that they maintain and inspect. <br /> Mr. Peterson thanked the Council for inviting them to the meeting, emphasizing one of their <br /> goals as becoming more"user friendly"and to work more closely with government agencies. He <br /> also thanked them for reappointing Mr. Cardinal to the RCWD, stating that he was a real asset to <br /> the Rice Creek Watershed District. <br /> Mr. Don Dunn, 6885 Black Duck, came forward to inform the Council and public that a formal <br /> program is being developed to begin a Lake Management Plan for Lake Reshanau. He invited <br /> everyone to participate and stated the meeting was April 30, 1998, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. <br /> Mr. John Landers, 7181 Sunrise Drive, came forward to discuss the truck situation on Elm Street. <br /> He stated that quite frequently he witnesses trucks unloading a crane on the blacktop. He noted <br /> there is a five ton weight limit on that street. Mr. Landers explained that he had spoken with <br /> some of the drivers, the Police Department, and City Staff, and has received no satisfaction. His <br /> frustration was in the fact that the City asks taxpayers for money to fix the streets yet, at the same <br /> time, allows violations that are destroying the streets. He wanted to know what the City was <br /> going to do to stop this type of abuse from happening. <br /> Mayor Sullivan agreed with his complaints and advised him to call 911 during the next <br /> occurrence so the City can take immediate action. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT,MARTY ASLESON <br /> Earth Day Proclamation- Marry Asleson read the Earth Day Resolution and then asked <br /> Council for approval. <br /> 2 <br />