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4 February 28, 1983 along Black Duck Drive. Maintain a close watch on the financial picture of the City. Make every attempt to be responsive to the public, welcoming their input and asking for their time and partici pation on committees, task forces, etc. The Civil Defense Depart- ment will be making an attempt to expand it's membership and follow through on some of their projects. Thorughout this year more goals and onjectives will appear as well as many not mentioned above. I feel it is important that we don't try to be too aggresive which could cause financial burden to our residents. Let me close by offering a few personal observations. I believe 1983 will be a good year for Lino Lakes. Already we have a large number of inquiries into building permits. There is the possibility of a horse racing facility adjacent to our City. This could mean more jobs and City revenue. The City has taken a firm stand on spending yet realizes projects and programs must continue. Programs and procedures are being re- examined by the State and Federal governments which most likely will lead to changes for Cities. Property taxes appear certain to rise for the next few years. When I begin looking at a few of my observations, I begin to think that maybe as a City, we ought to re- examine our approach to many things. Maybe we should be more aware of reforms and how they will affect Lino Lakes. Maybe we should re- shape our attitudes and thoughts on consolidation of services with other Cities, the County, School and State. If not consolidation, maybe a sharing of resources. We may very well find it necessary to depend on voluntary and cahritable groups in the future. We must listen and analyze those who wish to speak and be responsive when and where necessary. The more input and - knowledge we have will make it easier to decide what to do and what not to do in Lino Lakes. We cannot afford to make the same mistakes in the future as we have in the past. The cost it too great. Mr. Reinert moved to accept the State of the City address. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. CLERK's REPORT The Clerk presented the correspondence with the Forest Lake Times in reference to the preparation of a packet for that paper. Mr. Reinert asked if this City had ever had a policy in regards to a request such as this and the general consensus was that there has not been a policy established. He suggested checking with the other Cities as to their policy on this type of request.. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that all material prepared for the Council should be prepared for the three papers at no cost and suggested that either mailing them or having the packets available to be picked up. Mr. Marier disagreed - he flet they should be charged for the cost of materials to make the copies and that, if the papers wanted them, they should pick up the packets. Mr. Marier moved to suggest to afford to all papers the information from the Council of the happenings and they pay the necessary charges for the materials. Packets to be sent by mail, if possible. otherwise the packets to be picked up. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz.