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1 1 1 APRIL 14, 1975 The Clerk read a letter from Crimsoncross Kennel informing the Council that as of May 1, 1975 the Kennel will no longer handle the animal control for the City. They are financial unable to continue. A bid from B &E Patrol had been received. This will be considered at the April 28, 1975. Mr. Paul Ruud, Engineer for the Anoka County Highway Department, was present to explain to the Council the County plans for the bridge to be constructed on County Road #14. Mr. Ruud said the bids will be opened on May 10, 1975. This bridge will be 48' wide with 5' sidewalks on either side. It is to be a timber bridge and will be built just North of the present structure. Mr. Rudd thought that the street will be closed for only one month as a portion of the work can be done without closing the street. Estimated cost for this bridge is about $50,000.00. Mr. Ruud also explained that the survey work being done on County Road #23 from 35W North is for upgrading plans that must be filed by September. There was discussion on the upgrading of County Road 14 and if it would be widened in the process. Mr. Rudd didn't have the answer at this time. He felt that the grading would be widened but whether the driving surface would be, he didn't know. There was some discussion on the Anoka County Highway Plan. Mr.Ruud gave the Council copies of a Resolution that is needed from the City approving the construction of the bridge. He told the Council that the surface of the bridge will be raised high enough to accomodate canoe travel and the roadway will be raised on either side. Mr. Marier asked the life of the bridge and Mr. Rudd said 40 to 50 years. Mr. Marier asked how long in terms of capacity? Mr. Rudd thought about 10 to 15 years but with this type of timber construction, lanes may be added when necessary. The load limit was questioned and Mr. Rudd said it would be a nine ton bridge because of the short span. Mr. Rudd said the work on County Road #23 would depend on the availability of funds. There will also be some regrading and resurfacing done on County Road 10 (Birch Street). He reminded the Council of the Resolution. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Resolution.. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reported on several letters he had received. The one from Senator Oberstar , all Councilmembers have a copy. A letter from the Department of Argriculture requested that a 30 day period from April 25, through May 25, 1975 be designated as "Arbor Month ". There was no Council action on this request. There was also a letter from the Environmental Quality Control Council announcing the approval of a substation to be constructed Southeast of the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Main Streets, in Blaine. The Council scanned the Audit Report and having some questions requested that the Clerk contact Mr. Hill and ask that he attend the next Council meeting. Mr. Marier had questions on the symbols used by Mr. Hill. Mr. Marier moved that an insert page be used to interpret the symbols used by the Auditor. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. 137