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Council Meeting August 22, 1983 91 The Clerk reported there are such maps in the office files. The Council requested these maps be made available for their inspection. There is Ialso a very specific legal description as to the area to be served by Circle Pines. IMr. Reinert felt that, in reference to the State Aid, that the small communities should get together on this in order to protect their interest. Mr. Schumacher felt that the larger suburbs will form a coalition and do some very strong lobbying. Mr. Reinert felt that the outer fringe of the Metro area will have to watch this also in orer to protect our interest. Mr. Hawkins has a letter from the insurance company concerned with the Reservation of Rights Agreement and teh Council should approve the signature of the Mayor and Clerk. Mr. Reinert moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign this letter. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously.. MARDON LETTER OF CREDIT This had been discussed earlier in the meeting. Mr. Reinert moved to call the Letter of C redit; to allow the developer a period of two weeks to complete the project - if not completed, then the work to be done by the City. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. LEGISLATIE ACTIONS - MR. SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher reported on some of the actions taken by the past Legislature that will have a direct affect on the City. 1) the splitting of the fines, under the new system, the Citywill receive two thirds of the fines instead of the current one -half. 2) the local State Aid - some communities will be losing some funds, however, the City will receive approximately $10,000.00 more for 1984. 3) a special packet must be made up for the public and be available at each meeting including all items sent to the City Council. Mr. Reinert moved that a letter be sent to this City's legislators re- questing that this matter be watched very closely as to the affect any changes would have on this City. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carraied unanimously. Mr. Schumacher reported on the change in the law that allows liquor to be sold on a State wide Election day. Mr. Reinert asked if a meeting had been set up with Rep Quinn - has this been done? Mr. Schumacher reported that Mr. Quinn has been out of town but he will schedule the meeting as soon as possible. FINANCIAL REVIEW Mr. Schumacher reported that the City is in good shape as to the revenues and disbursements. He also felt that if the collections of taxes for the last half is as good as the first half, the City should have a surplus in 1 that area. Mayor Benson asked the Clerk is she had done anything in the area of solving the problems of elections. She reported that she has some tentative lines drawn for a precinct split and some items for inclusions in the 1984 budget. FIRST READING - REZONE OF MOLIN PROPERTY