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/ March 10, 1975 remove trees into the City Offices in order for the people to take advantage of bulk prices. He is also meeting with a State Forester and may be able to have some of the Oak trees removed free. He reviewed the control area for the Dutch Elm disease and said this description must be incorporated into the Ordinance before publication. Mr. Marier moved to accept the proposed program as presented by Mr. Beach. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The position paper dealing with the Metropolitan Council, prepared by the Lino Lakes Council, was read at this time and a copy of the paper is attached to these minutes. Mr. Marier moved to adopt the Resolution adopting this position paper. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. This paper is to be sent tolall State Representatives, All State Senators, each community within the seven county area, Governor's office, Representative Oberstar, Senators Humphrey and Mondale and local and metropolitan newspapers. Mayor Bohjanen continued the discussion of the actions of the Metropolitan Council saying that Lino Lakes has received no assistance from that orgina- zation only delays. He asked Mr. Jaworski for his thoughts on taking strong action to force the Metropolitan Council to deal with Lino Lakes fairly. Mr. Jaworski said that Lino Lakes has been frustrated by the Metroplitan Council action in so many areas. After careful consideration he had arrived at the conclusion that the only course of action for this City is to take legal action against the Metropolitan Council. He realized that this action will cost considerably but felt that if something isn't done, the cost incurred as a direct result of Metropolitan Council inaction would be much more. Mr. Jaworski moved to direct Mr. Locher to take the necessary steps to start legal action against the Metropolitan Council in three areas: 1) to define the position of this City in the Metro Area, 2) their failure to act on the City's sewer proposal and 3) discrimination in equal distribution of Federal Funds. Mr. Locher said that the Metropolitan Council was committed to provide an interceptor to this City and based on that committment, and relying on the installation of that interceptor, two developments have been started to the detriment of Lino Lakes. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher what the effect of such action would be. Mr. Locher said this action had never been taken before and it would be necessary to establish to the satisfaction of the Court that the City has been discriminated against. He felt that the position paper might provide some knowledgeable answers. Mr. Blackbird asked if this suit would cause a moratorium on building? He was told that the Metropolitan Council cannot issue such a moratorium, they do no have the power. Mr. Nelson said that this is the effect of their denial of approval of the Pines Vista plat since the control of FHA funds is designated to the Metor- politan Council discreation.