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J °O Special Council Meeting April 6, 1981 Schumacher said this will only have an impact on this City when the 5000 population figure is reached. The general consensus of the Council was that this tax will be pass- ed by this Legislature. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to support Senator Dahl in the increase of the gas tax. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously REAPPORTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. There have been several pieces of communication on this which all members have a copy. Mr. Dick Lang, County Commisioner, was present. Actin Mayor Elsenpeter introduced Ms. Margaret Langfield, Council woman from Baline. Mayor Gourley arrived. Mr. Kulaszewicz noted that the House had passed this Resolution. It would appear that there is no action necessary by this Council. Mr. Lang said the State had passed this legislation in 1979 and had requested affirmation this year that the County would go to 7 districts. Mr. Land said the County had passed this this year. Mr. Lang felt that it did not matter whether there are five or seven commissioners, the County will have to be reapportioned. Mr. Lang said he could support seven commissioners if there is a short ballot with some of the elected official being appointed rather than be elected. There was discussion of several possibilites in relationship to the population centers, and how this would affect the reapportionment. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to support the move to seven County Commissioner concept. Mrs. Elsenpeter is to write this Resolution. This is to be on the April 13, 1981 agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - LAKE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Gourley moved to set May 26, 1981 at 7:45 P.M. as the Public Hearing for the County Improvements on County Road #23. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. LONG RANGE FIRE FIGHTING STUDY. Mr. Schumacher reported the reasons for this report and noted this had been done under the supervision of Mr. Norm Fritchie with the assistance of Mr. Short. The various aspects of this report was discussed and problem areas pointed; response time was noted; the various alternatives for fire coverage; the need for some camparison for fire ratings; There was two concerns that should be addressed; 1) Lino Lkaes establishing a west central station with Centerville as a primary backupl and 2) Lino Lakes establishing a Northwest station with con- tract service of some kind in the Southwestern area with Centerville to be the backup department. Also, to consider the 2,000 gallon tanker Lino Lakes has for use.