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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that she is very proud and excited about the City of Lino Lakes. She and <br /> other staff attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference last week. The City has waited a <br /> long time for commercial development but is far ahead of other cities with regard to how the <br /> commercial development is being handled. The City of Lino Lakes won a$500 gift certificate for <br /> the City to spend any way it would like. Also,there are new employment opportunities within <br /> the City of Lino Lakes listed at the Lino Lakes Convenience Center. <br /> Mayor Sullivan explained that Lino Lakes is participating with other cities in a request for <br /> Federal funding to help finance the public clean up due to the May 15, 1998 tornado/storm. <br /> Individual residents will not qualify for Federal funding as insurance covered most damages. <br /> Mayor Sullivan indicated the City has received many calls regarding the upgrades to Birch <br /> Street. She stated that Birch Street is a County road and the decision to upgrade was made by the <br /> County. Changes will not occur on that street until the year 2015. If any resident has questions <br /> regarding this matter,they can call city hall. <br /> Mayor Sullivan announced that on Friday, June 19, 1998,the City's bond rating upgraded from a <br /> BAA to A3. The increase in the rating is important as the City will receive a better interest rate <br /> when bonding for City projects. She thanked all staff involved with the upgrade. <br /> Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City <br /> Council Meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. <br /> OPEN MIKE <br /> Mr. Bob Nelson, 6733 East Shadow Lake Drive, came forward and expressed concern regarding <br /> an article in the Quad newspaper regarding the placement of a fence on the north end of the <br /> Reshanau Lake. <br /> Mayor Sullivan noted this issue has not yet come before Council. Mr.Nelson stated that he <br /> would like to make some comments regarding the proposed fence. He provided the following <br /> background on the matter. A trail/road around the north end of Reshanau Lake can be <br /> documented beginning in the early 1940's. Mr.Nelson said that once an area has been in public <br /> use for seven(7) years,that area can continue to be used by the public. He also explained that the <br /> trail on the north end of the lake is a well used trail. The trail has never been cut off in the past <br /> and felt the City should take possession of the trail for the common good of the people. Mr. <br /> Nelson said that he understood the issue of liability but this could be resolved if a trail corridor <br /> could be obtained by the City. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that this issue would be discussed at a Council work session. <br /> Council Member Lyden indicated he agreed with Mr.Nelson. <br /> 2 <br />