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Council Meeting March 22, 1982 tabled for consideration until there is a full Council. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. III Mayor Benson asked the Council for some direction as to answering the letters received from Mayor Dahl and Mr. Rapp of Circle Pines in reference to the gas utilities. He asked the members to forward their input to Mr. Schumacher on this matter before the next Council meeting. 1 Mayor Benson felt that the Council's direction to Mr. Kulaszewicz was for his gathering information and presented to the Council for their decision as to whether there should be a Police Advisory Board or a Police Commission. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Kulaszewicz when this information would be available. Mr. Kulaszewicz said he would have the information sometime in April. Mayor Benson reported on the status of the newsletter. He said he has several proposals and should have this solved sometime in April. Mrs. Elsenpeter referred to the Police questions - she referred to the advice given to Mr. Kulaszewicz as to whether this should be an Advisory Board or a Police Commission. She wanted it understood that this Council will make the decision before anyone is appointed. The Council agreed to this concept. Mr. Hawkins pointed out that the Charter does not allow for independent commission therefore this will be an Advisory Board. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher reminded the Council of the League of Minnesota Cities conference that will be held in Rochester, June 15 through 18. There is budgeted funds for four persons to attend this conference. Mrs. Elsenpeter reported on the seminars available and the knowledge that is to be gained. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to compute the individual cost of each person for attendance to this conference and have this ready for the next meeting. Mayor Benson referred to the Action Alert from the League dealing with the budget cuts and some special legislation that was being proposed. Mayor Benson reported that he has requested Mr. Schumacher to contact the City's representative and inform him that the City supports the position of the League of Cities. Mr. Schumacher reported on his conversation with Mr. Valento. Mayor Benson asked the Council if they would prefer to discuss the new law that deals with 'manufactured housing'. Mr. Marier suggested that this be presented to the Planning and Zoning for their recommendations. Mr. Marier moved that this presentation be to the Planning and Zoning Board and that Body to report back to the Council in May. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. IIIMotion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by M -rie An Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer