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X6)2 February 24, 1975 Most Council members agreed with this. Mr. McLean felt that the City is receiving a push -off and wait, with no decision being made. The Metropolitan Council has interjected a new group of public relation oriented staff members in an attempt to soften the impact between the Council and Communities. There has not been one positive step that relates to Lino Lakes. Mr. Locher felt that if, Mr. Boland is sincere, then his actions are a step in the right direction. He also felt that the Metropolitan Council is pushing for new legislation giving them much more power than they.now have. Mr. L'Allier asked if the City receives a copy of the bills introduced into the Senate and House of Representatives and was told, No. It was suggested that Senator Milton's Office and Representative Neisen's Office be contacted for copies of bills that have an impact on Lino Lakes, particularly bills dealing with the Metropolitan Council. Mr, Locher had brought a copy of the law dealing with abandoned automobiles. He gave this to Acting Chief Myhre. He had been contacted by Mr. Jankus, who plans to build in the Otter Lake Hills plat, with the proposed street change. The Council felt that an explanation of the change by Mr. Jankus is necessary. Also the name of the street can only be changed by Ordinance. The Council re- quested that Mr. Jankus appear before the Planning and Zoning Board and clarify the street change before any construction is started. Mr. Marier reminded the Clerk that plans for this must be submitted to the Planner and Engineer ten days before the meeting. The Clerk made copies of an Ordinance for control of shade tree disease and Mr. Locher had brought copies of one. The Council will consider these for possible action at the March 10, 1975 meeting. Mr. Gerald Beach, tree inspector, is on the agenda for that meeting. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Lee Starr in regards to the contract that firm has with the City for Planning Services. The fees for attending meetings will be raised from $20.00 to $25.00. Mr. Marier moved to approve this addition to their contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from Senator Brown agreeing that he also opposed the proposed hunting ban in the seven county area. There was some discussion on the information guides. Mr. Marier moved to have these guides printed by the Forest Lake Times. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. After consultation, Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean agreed that the revision of the position paper should be ready sometime this week in order for the Council to read it before the meeting scheduled for March 8, 1975. Acting Chief Myhre reported that there are problems with the bouncer situation at the local bars. At one time the Sheriff's Office provided this service through the Water Patrol but that is no longer done, and since the office of Constable has been abolished, thisleaves no control over the people hired for this job. Acting Chief Myhre wants an Ordinance passed giving the Police Department control over who the owner's hire to perform this service. He presented the Council with a list of violations that had occurred at each of the bars for the past four years.