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1 1 January 28, 1974 There had been two calls in the office concerning the Open Space Hearings to be held at the Capitol. The Metro Structure Sub- Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1974 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in room 118 at the State Capitol. Then on Thursday, Jan. 31, 1974, the Senate Sub- Committee will also hold hearings in room 118 at the State Capitol. LaVerne Swanson at 296 -4171 can be called if anyone desires to be on the agenda. The Clerk reported that $12.50 had been received in municipal fines. She had also received a letter announcing a hearing scheduled for this night on state -local coordination. All members have copies. The City of Columbia Heights is hosting a meeting to discuss "The Anoka County Transit Study." The meeting is to be held on Wednesday Feb. 6, 1974 at the Sport- sman's Club in Coon Rapids. The letter from the Anoka County Commissioner, Robert Burman, setting up the meeting with the Commissioners and Lino Lakes Council for the purpose of dis- cussing the disputed lands in the Open Space Program was read. The date set for the meeting is February 27, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room in the Anoka County Courthouse. The Clerk read a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency informing the Council that as of February 1, 1974, only one set of plans and specifications for sewer extension is necessary. There was also an inquiry from Ehlers and Associates for bonded indebtness of the City for their use in preparing a prospectus for the sale of bonds for Independent School District #624. The Clerk was instructed to fill out the form. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. William Busch explaining the reason for the deliquent taxes and assessments on Lakes Add. No. 2 & 3. This is due to the uncertainty of the Open Space Program and the fact that once the condemnation procedures are started, the taxes and assessments are not payable by the owner but must be part of the award for the land. Mr. Marier felt that since this pro- cedure could take years, the City is being penalized. If this money had been paid, it would be invested and we would be collecting the interest. As it stands now, we will loose money. Mr. Marier moved to authorize Mr. Locher to start proceedings to use the $50,000.00 CD that Mr. Jandric has on deposit in the Drovers State Bank to pay these over- due assessments. Also, that this CD be replaced by the same amount. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier mentioned that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was approved by the full Metro Council on Jan. 24, 1974. The Council emphasied the need for the continued negotiations between the City and County on the disputed lands. In connection with this, Mr. Marier asked if the County could start condemnation on lands that they have not indicated the boundaries. He had had a call from one party who said that their appraiser cannot get a boundary line from the County. There was discussion on the fact that a legal discription must be given when the papers for condemnation are recorded. Mr. Locher said that he could check the ones in dispute.