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1 1 1 September 9, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent; Marier. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Minutes of August 26, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items; Letter from North Central Public Service Company announcing a rate increase for natural gas from that company. The increase will amount to about $8.45 per year on the average residential billing. Mr. Jaworski questioned the committee that was formed to study gas rates in this area. The Clerk reported that she had no correspondence from anyone on that subject. The Council requested that she con- tact the Mayor of Coon Rapids, who was the Chairman of that committe, for information. Read a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requesting that an enclosed questionnaire be completed by September 10, 1974. The Clerk read some of the questions and Mr. Locher supplied the answers. She is to answer the questionnaire and return it. Read a letter from the Department of Agriculture in connection with the inspec- tion of diseased trees. This will be forwarded to Mr. Ellingsen. Mr. Tichner, representative from the Ford Company was here to discuss the Ford Patrol Car. The main paints of discussion centered on the 4bbl. carburator and the seat. Chief Myhre pointed out that the specs had called for a 4bbl. carburator and the car has a 2 bbl.; the specs had indicated a heavy duty astro bench and he felt that the seat was inadequate. Mr. Tichner presented the Council with copies of the specs for the Police Special that is built by the Ford Motor Co. This includes a heavy duty frame for the seat. He felt that this is what is in the car, if not, then this would be the responsibility of the Ford Motor Co. and he was certain that if not according to thier specs, it would be replaced. Mr. McLean :asked if a -4 bbl. carburator could be installed on the motor that is in the car. Mr. Tichner said he would have to check with mechinacs, he didn't know. He also questioned the possibility that this would be in violation of Federal regulation in the area of pollution control devices. Midway Ford would like to be paid for the car. They will also take the car back charging the City 0.15 per mile as a form of rental. Mr. Locher pointed out that the maintenance, painting and installation of police equipment would be lost and the fact that this would leave the City with only one patrol car.