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July 8, 1974 It was also brought out that the Metropolitan Council would like to purchase another 400 acres in addition to our agreement with Anoka County. Mr. Marier asked the Council if they had seen our Resolution with Anoka County. They said, they thought they had seen it. Mr. McLean gave the Council another copy of the resolution. Mr. McLean said that Mr. Jacobson brought up the intrest of Ramsey County for the N. Otter Lake area. He said that they would hold back because of the agreement between Lino Lakes and Anoka County. Mr. McLean and Mr. Marier were introduced to Mr. Bernie Edman who is head of the Ramsey County Open Space. Mr. Edman asked if he could speak with the City Council at a future date. He was told that the Council would speak to him, but he was not going to get anything. Mr. Marier said that the Metropolitan Council seems to rove only on the recommendations of the staff. He would like to encourage the Council to extend an invitation (at their convenience) to the staff people of 1) Open Space, 2) Sewer, 3) Transportation. Show these people our area and after talking to the staff people we may be able to enhance our position as far as their views are concerned in this area. There was further discussion on this topic and it was decided that Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean will contact these people. Mr. Glen Rehbein complained to the Council to turn off the M.C. Transit. They want us to pay for their buses, but they don't want to help with the sewer. He also complained on the Mosquito Control. That they are spraying fuel oil on the ponds and killing frogs and toads in the City. He suggested that some effort should be made to stop some of these M.C. Activities. He also complained that they are getting $1600 a acre at Anderson Lake which is a big swamp. And that the people in our City should not sell there land unless they can get a good price. He said that a few years ago he paid $1200 an acre for swamp Land. Anoka County is offering $100 to $500 an acre. He said that this isn't a bit fare. Anyone who is getting their land condemned at these low prices should get some help. Mr. Locher said to get behind the petitioner's is the only thing we could do. He also mentioned that we have a problem with our bonds due Nov. 1, 1974. Mr. Jandric is delinquent with taxes. Second half of 1973, First half for 1974 and two installments on special assessments. Mr. McLean reported that maintenance in the Parks is good. Also he will contact the contractor installing the fence at Lino Park and see when he is going to finish the job. If the contractor isn't able to finish the job, cut off that amount of payment for the part of the fence not completed. Then find someone else to finish the job. Mr. Zelinka reported that there was a Personnel Commission meeting and they did not have a quorm. The next meeting will be July 16, 1974. At this time they will be interviewing applicants. Mr. Gotwald had no report. Mr. Locher checked the application from Annie J. Ross for a 3.2 off sale license and found everything in order. Mr. Marier moved to approve this license. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.