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March 25, 1975 Hearings on Northern States Power's proposed rate increase to be held on March 26, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. in the American Center Building and on March 31, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 83, State Office Building; amendments to the Air Pollution Control Regulations to be held at 9:00 A.M. on April 17, 1975 at 1935 West County Road B2 and on April 17, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. on April 18, 1975 at the same location. There also will be hearings held out - of state on this subject. Mr. McLean reported on the Park Board meeting held on March 17, 1975. The budget and planned expenditures were discussed. The cost of the building tentatively planned for the Hall property was discussed and it was found that the cost could be more than planned for. The need to repair the well at Sunrise Park and a well to service a hockey rink at the Hall property will have to be considered. There is the possibility of a smaller building at this time. The plans should be finalized soon. Mr. McLean read a letter from Mr. Jerry Hanson of the Lino Lakes Area Recreation Association requesting a donation of $125.00 from the Lino Lakes Park Board. This mouney would be used to outfit one more ball team in the summer ball program. After some discussion, the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hanson informing him that this is an illegal expenditure of municipal funds. Provision of playgrounds and playground equipment that may be used by all residents is permissable, but funds for individuals is not. There are several benevolentorginazations located within the City of Lino Lakes and it was suggested that Mr. Hanson contact one or more of these orginazations. Mr. McLean also read a letter from Mr. Carl Nelson, President of the Centennial Hockey Association complaining of the poor condition of the hockey rinks at Sunrise Park this past season. No action was taken on this letter. Mr. McLean had attended the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on March 19, 1975 substituting for Mr. Marier. He reported on the following items: Before he presented the request that had been considered at that meeting, Mr. McLean presented an idea from that Board. They felt that all Special Use Permits should be reviewed at the same time each year in order to make the administration of these permits feasible. Mr. McLean moved that all Special Use Permits be reviewed at the fist scheduled Council Meeting in March each year. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Thomas Smith of 874 Oak Lane, had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Board requesting a Special Use Permit to continue the operation of an automobile repair shop that he is now conducting at that location. Mr. Smith said he had been in business since 1969 and wasn't a aware of the requirements that he needed a Special use permit to operate a commercial enterprise in a residential area. He asked if the yearly review would mean that he would have to get signatures and repeat the process that he was . going through now and how would this affect his ability to stay in business? Mayor Bohjanen said that the review would consider any complaints that had been received, the condition of his property and how the area is maintained. Mr. Marier said the permit would be for one year, at that time it would be necessary for the applicant to reapply for a permit, appear before the Planning and Zoning Board and the Council for approval. Mr. Marier felt that the Council �1