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264 June 11, 1979 Mayor Karth introduced Angela Anderson of the DNR, who was here to present some ideas on a proposed trail system. Ms. Ander presented a pap with several ideas outlined. She reported that the State Legislature had passed a law in 1973 instructing the DNR to lay out a trail fr ®m Arden Hills to Taylor's Falls, which she felt indicated the use of NSP ritht- of -way. This is a 50' right -of -way and Ms. Anderson indicated it would be used basically for a sonw mobile trail. However, there is also consideration of using the Chain of Lakes, Park and Ms. ANderson has been talking to Mr. Torkildson on this prospect. Another possibility is to follow the river. Mr. McLean asked Ms. Anderson if she was aware of this City's attitude twoard more open space, trails, etc., within this City and she said, +No. the formation of the Chain of Lakes Park was breifly explained and the fact that this City has adopted an attitude of complete 'resistance to any more such devel`opment' within this City. Ms. Anderson said she was here to get ideas from this C0uncil. This is the third such hearing she had conducted and has several more scheduled. Mr. Locher felt that the document on the NSP ownership of the 50' strip should be examined. Mr. Locher felt that the underlying fee owner would not be NSP, but the original property owner. He said it is very rare that a power company acquires the fee title io'such an easement. Mr. Locher said if this easement had been ac- quired by iminent domain for the purpose of power (bine, he doubted very much if the use could be changed without the consent of the property owners. There was discussion of the proposed usage of the trail With Mayor Karth asking what.: were the plans for the crossing of 135E. Ms. Anderson said the use of 80th had been considered. This would beam that several' miles of Lino Lakes and Huge would be used to get from one portion of the trail to another. Mayor Karth objected to this suggestion.- Mr. McLean moved to notify the 'DNR that this :Council is not in favor of adding any more park land, trails, etc., to what this Community has already contributed. Se- conded by Mr. Zleinka. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Anderson said she would keep this Council informed of What is being done on this matter. The Clerk presented a request 'from Allen Tapp for the storage bf an unlicensed' vehicle while Mr. Tapp is in the service. fir. Zelinka moved tb approve this re- quest and to waive fee. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion 'declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve a request for a 3.2% Beer licende for August 4, 1979 for the Lino Area Recrelation Association to be held at St. Joe's Church and sponsored by the VFW. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve a Bingo license for August 12 and a 3.2% beer licence for August 11, and 12 for St. Joseph Church. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion de- bJared passed:' Mayor Karth reopened the hearing on Peltier Lake View plat by W. & G. Rehbein at 8:30 P.M. This plat hearing was continued for the purpose of a report from the Rice Creek Watershed Board. This matter is on the agenda of June 27, 1979 of the RCWD and a report will not be available until after that meeting. Mr. McLean moved to continue this hearing until July 9, 1979 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth suggested that the petition for street lighting in Shenandoah be con- sidered at this time. Mr. Volk suggested that he consult with Mr. Gotwald and-