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1 <br />COUNCIL MEETING <br />Page Three March 11, 1985 <br />Mr. Kulaszewicz noted there are other people in the State <br />who needed help too; northern Minnesota. Senator Dahl <br />explained there are a lot of funds from the metro areas <br />to help northern Minnesota. That area needs to develop <br />a good sound economic base to create jobs. He explained <br />there are plans to let leases for gold prospecting. <br />Mayor Benson noted the state's business climate and the <br />worker's compensation laws. Senator Dahl said the worker's <br />compensation issue has been laid to rest because the <br />rates have gone down at least 50%. The unemployment <br />compensation problems will be an issue because business <br />and labor cannot agree on a solution. <br />Mr. Bohjanen asked where the the gaming law stands. <br />Senator Dahl explained the work of the gambling commission <br />was very controversial because it affected a lot of chari- <br />table organizations. Right now it is "on hold" for 90 <br />days for a further look at the proposal. <br />Mr. Reinert asked Senator Dahl if he was in favor of <br />a reduction in the size of the legislature. Senator <br />Dahl said "maybe ". Smaller legislatures require more staff <br />per legislator and it would be harder for him to have <br />a direct impact on issues important to his constituents. <br />He would have less accessibility. <br />Mayor Benson thanked Senator Dahl for coming and told <br />him if he needs the Council's support on the issues <br />directly affecting Lino Lakes or any issue where this <br />Council could support him he should feel free to contact <br />them. <br />SECOND READING - ORDINANCE #85 - 01 - REZONE SURFSIDE SEAPLANE <br />BASE <br />Mr. Reinert moved to adopt Ordinance #85 -01 and to dispense <br />with the reading. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />The text of this Ordinance can be found in the February 25, <br />1985 Council minutes. <br />SECOND READING - ORDINANCE #85 -02 - REZONE JOSEPH SPETZMAN <br />Mr. Marier moved to adopt Ordinance #85 -02 and to dispense <br />with the reading. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion <br />declared passed. <br />The text of this Ordinance can be found in the February 25, <br />1985 Council minutes. <br />131 <br />