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Council Meeting September 10, 1984 295 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Benson. Mr. Marier and Mr. Bohjanen were also present. Mr Kulaszewicz and Mr. Reinert were absent (Mr. Reinert entered meeting at 7:30). Others present were Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Myhre, Mr. Kluegel, Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. Anderson, M /4. Davidson and Mrs. Foster. MINUTES - August 27, 1984 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS - August 31 and September 10, 1984 Mr. Schumacher made note of the fact that the listing for a check of $150.60 to the Minnesota Association of Small Cities (for dues) should be deleted and that the check to Mahin, Walz, Inc. for bifold doors should be changed to $1,815.00. Mr. Benson asked that the clerk check to see that this parti- cular item had not been already paid as he seemed to remember approving and /or signing a check to this company in the recent past. Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements as amended. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. GROUP W CABLE PRESENTATION - Herb Johnson, Representative Mr. Johnson reported that the local newspapers had recently given cable TV some poor publicity which in his opinion blew some minor (and corrected) Iproblem out of proportion. He introduced Ms. Denise Durante who highlighted the proposed cable system for the Lino Lakes area and handed out a brochure regarding rates and services. Some highlights were: 1) 30 or 50 channels option at $5.95 or $10.95 per month respectively, 2) first 90 -days free, 3) no X -rated programs available, 4) lock mechanism available to assure parental guidance in program selection, 5) senior citizens' discount. Ms. Durante reported that the system must be completed to serve the Lino Lakes area by November 5, 1985 and that the Blaine area will begin service approximately July of 1985. She offered her assistance should the Council or citizens have any questions or concerns - simply phone her at 780 -8241. Mr. Benson reminded the. Council that an alternate for Herb Johnson had not yet been appointed. Mr. Johnson said the cable interface takes approximately 3 hours per month. Mr. Benson asked to make this an agenda item for the next Council meeting. OPEN MIKE - Don Shackle Mr. Shackle had requested he be scheduled to appear on open mike to protest the present dog ordinance 502.03. He had spoken to Mr. Schumacher and written a letter to the City Council explaining his problem with White Bear Animal Control supposedly removing his dog from his property when his.children were home with the dog and after a neighbor identified the Idog to the dog patrol. Mr. Shackle did not appear at this meeting. White Bear Animal Contol did)and answered several questions regarding procedure when picking up dogs. White Bear Animal Control reported that numerous complaints had been made regarding loose dogs in the area in question.