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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1989 Mr. Bisel said he hoped the local press would do a better job of letting communities know what our representatives are doing. They could print what house files will be considered and when. s Appointment of Police Officer - The Council accepted the resignation of Office Lewis at the March 27, 1989 Council meeting. Chief Campbell is recommending that Brandon Young, currently a Lino Lakes part -time officer be appointed to replace Officer Lewis. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the appointment of Brandon Young. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Camp Ground Grand Opening - Mr. Schumacher noted that a grand opening ceremony has been scheduled for April 22, 1989 for the camp grounds at the Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The Council asked Mr. Schumacher to determine the time and give this information to all the members of the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Board and the Council. Award Bid for Wood Chipper - Mr. Volk told the Council that land fills will no longer accept wood waste and there will be no place to take storm damaged trees or Christmas trees. In addition the City has a fair amount of wood waste and the only manner of disposing of this waste is burning or chipping. Mr. Volk has requested bids for a wood chipper and the bids range from $13,100.00 to $13,500.00. The 1989 Budget contains $11,000.00 for a wood chipper. Mr. Volk recommended that the bid be awarded to Vermeer Sales and Service Company for $13,500.00. Mr. Bisel asked if the City would rent the chipper to residents. Mr. Volk said he preferred that residents bring the waste to curb side or a general site and City employees would operate the chipper. He has not determined if or how residents would be charged for this service. Mayor Benson asked if a chipping site could be established in the Regional Park near the compost site. It was noted that wood chips are allowed and Anoka County is looking at the possibility of placing their own chipper near the compost site. Mr. Bisel moved to award the bid for the wood chipper to Vermeer Sales and Service Company for $13,500.00. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resignation of Gordon Girtz from the Planning and Zoning Board - Mr. Girtz has submitted a letter of resignation explaining that he has received a promotion at his place of employment-so that he will not have enough time to adequately