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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1991 <br />the Civil Defense and expressed appreciation for <br />of dedication and service. <br />PRESENTATION TO THE LINO LAKES VFW POST NO. 6583 <br />OF THE DONATION OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS <br />their many years <br />IN RECOGNITION <br />Mayor Bisel present to Lyle Carpenter, current Commander of the <br />Circle Lex VFW Post No. 6583 a plaque in recognition of the <br />Donation of Emergency Warning Sirens. Past commanders, Bill <br />Bohjanen and Charles Cape also came to the podium for this <br />presentation. Mayor Bisel explained that the entire City is <br />extremely grateful to this service organization for recognizing <br />the need for an early warning siren system in the community and <br />providing the funding ($53,000.00) for four (4) sirens which are <br />now located in various neighborhoods of Lino Lakes. Mayor Bisel <br />also noted the many other donations by the Circle Lex VFW Post <br />#6583 to this City, the citizens of Lino Lakes and the many other <br />state and national causes. Commander Carpenter thanked Mayor <br />Bisel and noted other school and athletic organizations supported <br />by the VFW. He also noted the many hours the members spend to <br />raise the money for these causes. Former Commander Bohjanen <br />noted the many hours donated by the Ladies Auxiliary and <br />explained that this organization is the backbone of the VFW. He <br />also explained the purpose of the VFW is to serve service men and <br />their families. <br />CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 09 - 91 IN SUPPORT OF <br />CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC SPORTS ARENA <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that this matter was before the Council <br />on February 11, 1991 and he was asked to provide further <br />information regarding the wording of Resolution No. 09 - 91. Mr. <br />Schumacher said he has talked to Commissioner Langfeld who said <br />that the language must remain as it is because of a previous <br />commitment made to Coon Rapids by the County. Council Member <br />Bohjanen moved to adopt Resolution No. 09 - 91 as it is currently <br />written. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council <br />Member Bohjanen expressed disappointment regarding this <br />resolution because it appears to have "closed the door" to any <br />additional funding requests that this City may have for other ice <br />arenas. Council Member Kuether said she was deeply disturbed and <br />asked Mr. Schumacher to explain the reason behind this <br />resolution. Mr. Schumacher explained the reasoning was to limit <br />the County's commitment to other new ice arenas. Mayor Bisel <br />explained that the resolution was passed in Coon Rapids with this <br />language and the County is holding all other cities to this <br />wording. Council Member Reinert said that no other city has <br />cooperated more with the County than this City. He asked that <br />both our County Commissioner and the Chairman of the County Board <br />be made aware of our disappointment. <br />PAGE 2 <br />238 <br />