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COUNCIL MEETING January 27, 1986 Page Three Mr. Reinert asked about a proposal for funding communities that band together to provide certain municipal services to its citizens. Senator Dahl explained the proposal did not get out of the House of Representatives. He suggested con- tacting our representative in the House. Mr. Reinert expressed his concern over the waste management central issue. Senator Dahl said he supports the concept of burning solid waste but acknowledged this could force small garbage.haulers out of business. Mr. Bohjanen asked if there might be some revision in the charitable gambling laws. Senator Dahl was concerned because of all the confusion but there are several persons working on making this committee more manageable. Mayor Benson suggested that some state agencies could be more accountable for the money they are managing. This idea could help the state realize additional money and reduce the deficits. Senator Dahl outlined areas which have already been cut. Mayor Benson said his concern is in protecting local government aid and fiscal disparities. Senator Dahl said he wished other communities in his district were as interested as Lino Lakes is in what is happening at the state level of government. Mayor Benson thanked Senator Dahl for coming this evening. B. Roland Ford - Mr. Ford appeared before the Council to explain he has been convicted of violating the City nuisance code and will be going to jail if the nuisance is not removed by February 5, 1986. An Anoka County Judge has visited his property and has compiled a list of items that must be removed and also laid out fencing requirements for the property. Mr. Ford asked the Council to allow him additional time to comply with the court order and also asked to have some items removed from the judges list. He explained he has already had certain items removed from his property. Mr. Kluegel explained this is an ongoing situation and he personally has been in court with Mr. Ford since 1984. Mr. Hawkins explained the legal proceedings to date. Mr. Marier asked if he has satisfied the DNR and Rice Creek Watershed District requirements. Mr. Ford said he had permits from each agency. There was discussion regarding the fence. Mr. Ford had installed two different types of fencing and intended to leave both in and paint them the same color. He was reminded the judge had specified uniform fencing and this meant fencing of all one type.