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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 26, 1999 *F Mr. VonDeLinde also stated that a new process is being used regarding the use of chemicals on the golf course. Mr. John Roloff, 96 Willow Ponds, came forward and stated there is a concern for everyone in the community regarding senior citizen and handicapped transportation. Metro Mobility is a real asset for travel in Minneapolis and St. Paul, however,there is a real problem in the community regarding pick up and drop off sites for the Traveler. Mr. Roloff asked the Council to take the lead and provide better transportation for those that need it. He asked the Council to write a letter regarding this issue and he will deliver it to the County Commissioners. The State does provide funds for transportation. However,the County does not. He asked that the Council look at this situation and try to resolve it. Council directed staff to draft a letter to go the County regarding travel service No one else appeared for open mike. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEG IN Consideration of Resolution No. 99-31,Adding Land t6 the l<ticc r'eek Park Reserve, Brian Wessel-Anoka County would like to purchase°133.2 acres of wetland that has been declared surplus land by the St. Paul Water .Jtilt�. Most of this land is already within the official master plan boundaries of the Park Reserve,4w.th 11 acres directly adjacent to the Park Reserve. x N� Because this land is not deva l� b pit is rq sonable to allow an exception to the March 26, 1974 Anoka County Resol c will help ensure the eMi2ch the County will not take additional City property. This provide diverse natural habitat and an ecological buffer to the Blue He oke will be under the jurisdiction of the County Park Reserve and remain protected. Council Membe _ _ ergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 99 - 31, as presented,with the condition that the County make a good faith effort to address the issues relating to the Regional Park. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 99 - 31 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 99-28,Accepting a Donation from the Lino Lakes Lions Club for Kite Day,Linda Waite Smith -The Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department will be holding its fourth Kite Day event on Saturday, June 5, 1999, at Rice Lake Elementary School. In previous years the kits were donated to the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department by a vendor. Unfortunately,the City was unable to get the donation this year. The Lino Lakes Lions Club, as a program sponsor,has donated$300 to help defer the cost of this �.. event. 4