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1 - 0185 COUNCIL MEETING November 12, 1985 Page Ten Mr. Smith asked if the letter of credit was sufficient. It was explained the Council can only obtain the face value of the letter of credit which is for one and one half times the cost of the pro- ject. Voting on the motion, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Benson said that it should be made clear to Mr. Bruggeman that if the grading is not completed by the next Council Meeting, November 25, 1985 the City will take action and pull his letter of credit. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY REQUEST Mr. Schumacher had received a letter from the Suburban Rate Author- ity dated October 28, 1985 requesting financial support in their efforts in keeping NSP rates as low as circumstances warrant. The cost to Lino Lakes would be 5 per capita or $300.00 plus. Mr. Reinert asked about the track record of this group and Mr. Schumacher said he did not have any information. Mr. Marier said there is a State Utilities Commission who considers such matters and did not see that much could be gained by joining this group. Mr. Marier moved to not join the Suburban Rate Authority effort in establishing proper electric rates. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS A. Joint Fire Commission Meeting, November 14, 1985. Mr. Schumacher explained this is a general information update with the Fire Comm- ission and all three City Councils at 7:00 P.M. in the Senior Center. B. Mayor Benson asked that each Council member give him some sug- gestions as to the direction this City should be pursuing in 1986. He also asked for Mr. Bisel's suggestions. He asked these sugges- tions be submitted to him in writing before the end of this year. Old Business A. Fire Appraisal, Centennial Fire Department. This was included in the Council packet for information purposes. This will be ad- dressed at the November 14, 1985 meeting. B. Anoka County Resource Recovery Program Update - Anoka County held a public hearing on Friday and designated NSP as the vendor for their resource recovery program. This facility should be constructed near Elk River. He has talked to Commissioner Langfeld about this City's stand on this matter and he will need to keep a watch. There is need for a transfer site but the County would not comment on it. Mr. Schumacher will be attending all meetings on this matter.