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1 January 13, 1975 to decline membership. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried, unanimously. Northern States Power had delivered a letter stating their reasons for the requested increase in rates. The increase is a 16% raise, and will be on an interim basis beginning in February. Since this request must be approved by the Public Service Commission, there is no action necessary from the Council. Mr. Howard Nelsen, Representative from District 49A was here to report that Lino and C i terviIle are in the process of being eliminated from the taxing district of the Metropolitan Transit Commission. This means that these areas will be eliminated from a study for the provision of public transportation. He asked if this was the wish of the Council - and if they had knowledge of this action? He asked because he heeds this information to guide his vote when this request comes before the House of Representatives. Mr. McLean was under the impression that the transportation, needs of this community was spelled out in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan that was approved by the Metropolitan Council. Also, Mr. Al Ross, of the Transit Advisory Commission is a representative of Lino Lakes. Mr. Neisen said that Mr. Ross represents the entire area, not just Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier said that Mr. Jaworski had been appointed as representative from Lino Lakes last January but has received no communication from that body Mr. McLean couldn't understand the attitude of the Transit Commission in view of the planned Open Space program for this area which will require public transportation of some type sooner or later. Mr. Neisen said that was, why he was asking the Council for their feelings on this matter. He will have this information to relay to the House of Representatives and to the Transit Commission. He also said that at of now, he does not have a phone at the Capitol but his home number is 784 -4821 and he is in Room 350 at the State Office Building. He asked that copies of the minutes be mailed to his home at 5150 Irondale Road, Moundsview, 55112. He plans on attending at least four Council meetings per year but if there is something of importance that the Council feels he should know about, he would appreciate being informed in order that he can attend. He asked if his impression of the fact that Lino Lakes would want to remain in the taxing district of the Metro Transit was correct and Mayor Bohjanen said, Yes. Mr. Neisen said that he would talk to Mr. Helm and relay the answers back to the Council. Mr. Marier felt that this Council should pass a resolution stating this fact. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the Resolution to Mr. Neisen and Mr. Milton. Also to inform the Metro Transit Commission that Mr. Ronald Jaworski is the representative from Lino Lakes and all communication for him should be mailed to the City Hall. 01