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August 14, 1978 149 Mr. Lorenz will provide a 'bus stop' sign to be installed. Mayor Karth presented the problem of a City owned strip of land that landlocks a 37 acre parcel of land which Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cunningham are in the process of purchasing. They would like to acquire this strip of land in order to have acess and build. Mr. Mobely had contacted the Anoka County Auditor's office for the procedure to transfer title on this land. It would seem the most efficient method of handling this matter would be Option #2 as submitted by that office. This would entail the City completing an application agreeing to payment of the appraised value as set by the County Commission er of District #3. This would give the City a marketable title. Mr. Mobley said he had consulted with Mr. Locher on this matter and he had suggested that a variance be issued in order for the purchase of the land to be finalized. This variance would be issued with the under- standing that Mr. Cunningham would purchase the strip of land from the City of Lino Lakes at the appraised price as it is agreed between the County and the City, plus related costs. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka suggested a bond or an escrow account to insure purchase of this land. Mr. McLean said this should be establised by the City Attorney. The Clerk will contact Mr. Burman and Mr. Locher on this matter. The electricity had been interrupted by a storm and the Council meeting continued with the use of the gas powered generator belonging to the Civil Defense. Mr. Zelinka felt the City should have an emergency light for just such happenings. Mr. Zelinka moved to purchase such a light. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motiondeclared passed. Mr. Volk presented the plans and specifications for the construction of the pole building to be used 'for storage. These plans and specificatio have been prepared by Mr. Gotwald. Mr. McLean asked if any provision for the use of one corner for a warming house had been included and Mr. Volk said, No. This would be subcontracted and he felt the City could handle that at a reduced cost including the wiring and the installation of a window and door. Mr. Schneider moved to authorize Mr. Volk to advertise for bids on this building. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Volk asked for permission to have the opening date as of Sept. 8, 1978 in order to allow him time to have a recommendation for the Sept. 11, 1978 Council meeting. The Council agreed. A list of the streets to be seal- coated and surfaced was presented to the Council for their information. This is the contracted amount that was established at budget time. Mr. Volk had presented a requisition for street signs and posts for the installation. This is just for signs in the new plats. There was some discussion of installing some reserved parking signs by the side of the building but it was felt this is not necessary. The Clerk was instructed to get a memo to all departments that all full time personnel will park on the grass to the East of the building. The signs for the front of the building and the parks was discussed. Mr. McLean suggested that all signs for City property be uniform. The