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July 28, 1980 Mayor Gourley said he had looker at Mrs. Elsenpeter's news letter and asked her to continue. The Clerk is to draw a "pie" noting where the tax dollars are spent. The next item on the agenda was the authorization of the Park Board to have devel- opment plans prepared for Country Lakes and Sunrise Parks - is this money in their budget of to be taken from dedicated funds? Mr. McLean moved to table this request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion tied, with Mayor Gourley voting, No. Motion failed. Mayor Gourley asked where the money is to be obtained - can this be checked? Mayor Gourley moved that the Park Board be authorized to spend the $2000.00 out of the dedicated funds. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with one No vote, Mr. McLean. Under old business, the question of the LaMotte Park development and the question was what is Centerville plans. Mr. Schumacher reported that the City had purchased 10 acres approximately 600 feet North of the Out lot owned by this City. Center- ville has developed a 5 year plan for the development of the Park. The lot owned by Lino Lakes cannot be included as a part of the City park. The Park Board had requested this land be put on the market. There was discussion on the requirements as to the law on this action. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher for an opinion on this action, According to the law, this can be done with some specific requirements. Mayor Gourley moved to authorize Mr. Schumacher to arrange for the sale of this pro- perty. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion Carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley was to research the park dedication policy. He had provided each member with a copy of Ord. 21C. The Ordinance calls for Park and Recreational pur- poses. Mayor Gout'ley asked if the placing of a water tower, pump house or fire sta- tion would violate the manner in which lands are taken from plats. Mr. Locher felt it would not. Mayor Gourley felt that it is unneecessary to make any changes in the current park policy. Be it therefore resolved that this Council agrees and supports the petition as pre- sented for the request for a post office. Mr. McLean moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. WHEREAS, the Lino Lakles City Council hereby supports the Lino Lakes Business Associ- ation petition which request issuance of a Post Office and Zip Code for the City, and, WHEREAS, the need for such a request is exemplified by the massive area support given from business, industry and local citizenry, and, WHEREAS, the efficiency of this proposal would allow the United States Postal Ser- vice to eliminate the need of the awkward Five (5) post office system which pre- sently services this community, and, WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council hereby commits itself in whatever supporting efforts maybe necessary to establish its own post office and zip code within the City. NOW THEEEFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that, the Lino Lakes City Council has unanimously approved endorsement of the Lino Lakes Business Association petition and support the justifications identified therein.