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January 14, 1974 with the Council but felt that the meeting must be held in Anoka County Board Room. Mr. Locher reported on the plans of the County for this Open Space Park. Many of the points were simply a repetition of points that Mr. Torkildson had made at the Open Space Meetings. The Clerk reported that she had been informed that the second half of the taxes and special assessments are deliquent in Lakes Add. #2 and #3. Mr. Locher will check this out. The Lands will be obtained in two parts. 1) Lands that the County and City agree on and 2) The disputed lands. Mr. Locher had checked on the special legislation giving Anoka county special powers and found that it pertained to some lands in the County that agreement had to be worked out and resulted in delay and extra costs. Mr. Marier asked the land was referred to as regional or local. Mr. Locher said it did not differentiate - does not use terms. Mr. Marier moved to instruct the Attorney to contact the County once more and try to arrange a meeting. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald had reviewed the report received from the MSB. He would recommend that we write to the MSB and ask that the City be informed of any meetings for discus- sion on this report. Mr. Gotwald has several copies of specs for the storage building for the rear of the City Hall. He gave them to the Council members for review and possible revision. This will discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Gotwald if Lino Lakes Interceptor was included in any of the applications for Federal Funds made by the Metro Sewer Board. Mr. Gotwald said, No, Grants are only applied for planned construction. Mr. Gotwald said his firm has not received any official notification authorizing construction of the interceptor. Mr. Ross questioned the use of two Engineering firms. Mr. Gotwald said this is a customary practice. Mr. Ross felt that the City Engineers should have the job since they•are the ones who have done the work in laying it out and have the knowledge of the area. Under Old Business, the discussion of whether to hold elections in odd or even years was tabled until the next meeting in order to give the Councilmen time to study the report on this law from the League. Mr. Bohjanen has a copy and send to each Councilman. Mr. Locher was asked if it is necessary to change the Seal from Village to City. He said it was. He also said that all Ordinances are changed automatically. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the Clerk to order a new Seal for the City. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ross asked for the floor and said from listening to the proceedings at this meeting, he felt that the Mayor did not have the perogative of appointing Council- men to serve on the Commissions he felt they were best suited for. Mr. Ross said he was very disappointed in this turn of events - he felt that this should be the right of the Mayor and he thought we should look into an Ordinance covering this situation.