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February 11, 1980 63 present at the public hearing and Mr. Merry said, typically, they don not attend, but this could be arranged. Discussion f the existing buildings and what they would be used for - there are no firm plans at this time. The land to be used for the project is currently owned by the company. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to call for a pyblic hearing on March 17, 1980 at 7:30pm on the Industrial Revenue Bonds as proposed by Rite -Way Waterproofing. Second - ed by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley called for a special Council meeting for March 17, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Schumacher asked if this project would be fully taxed and Mr. Merry said, Yes. There is no form of property tax abatement provided. Mayor Gourley requested a look at the plans before the public hearing. This could be done at the February 28, 1980 meeting to discuss this matter. Mr. Merry agreed. Mr. McLean suggested that some or all of the : &Z also attend that meeting for this discussion. It was suggested Mr. Merry attend the February 20, 1980 P &Z meeting and he agreed. The Council does not expect a recommendation from the P &Z - this is just for their information only. Mayor Gourley moved that the second paper for the notice of public hearing to be published be the Forest Lake Times. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Under Old Business, The Clerk reported that payment for the use of the lift station had been received from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Under New Business, Mayor Gourley reported that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 9:00 A.M. and the ninth item on the agenda is discussion of the location of the juvenile detention center. Mrs. Elsenpeter noted that Mr. Burman had failed to notify this Coty of any meetings concerning this problem She also stated that she plans to attend that hearing scheduled for February 12, 1980. Mr. Schumacher reported on the status of the Police cars. He listed the vehicles presently being used and reported that the 1980 Suburban will be here next week. He asked that thePolice Department retain the 1977 Ford as the back -up unit, and the 1977 Suburban be turned over to Mr. Volk for his use. This leaves the City staff without a vehcile and Mr. Schumacher re- commended that a used vehicle be purchased for this purpose. Mr. Schumacher said there is room for this purpose in the Building Inspector's budget in that a cehicle was provided and mileage had been budgeted. Chief Myhre did not agree with this approach and presented his report on the savings that had been made through the use of the suburbans as patrol cars. There was much discussion on the pros and cons of this matter with no dicision. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mr. Schumacher to spend up to $1500.00 to purchase a staff car. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. There was some discussion on the towing contract, with Mrs. Elsenpeter ask- ing Mr. Schumacher to ake care of this matter. Chief Myhre explained that we do not have a contract - just an agreement to use the firm on the basis of their submitted bid. Mr. Schumacher reported on the public hearing set for the Comprehensive Use Plan on a Federal Holiday and the second hearing set for February 27, 1980. Mayor Gourley wanted to know if there is a conflict in holding this hearing