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7/26/71 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on July 26, 1971 was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by-Acting Mayor Ronald Jaworski. All Council members were present with the exception of Mayor L'Allier who was out of town. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1971 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the minutes of the special July 16th Council meeting_ as written. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: Municipal court fines in the amount of $158.76; a letter from John M. Kirkvold,.Area Forest Supervisor, acknowledging Mr. R. V. Ellingsen's appointment as Fire Warden and stating that they will make the necessary arrangements for his State certification ; .a copy of "Sewage and Waste Control Rules and Regulations for the Metropolitan Disposal System" from the Metro Sewer Board; a copy of the financial Statement of Anoka County for 1970; a check in the amount of $11,835.27 for personal property and homestead tax credits. The Clerk had received a note from Norman E. Schmidt, Postmaster at Circle Pines, asking that tree branches hanging over mailboxes be removed at 7064, 7071,7072, and 7080 Sunset Avenue. After discussion, Mr. Rosengren stated that he would have this , doe. Marvin Rehbein had sent a letter requesting the withdrawal of their bid bond on the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain project since thebbulk of the work would now be done after September let when new wage rates would be in effect and since they have acquired other work. Mr. Locher stated that they could demand this since we have gone beyond the 60 days. He recommended that we discuss this with Mr. Gotwald and accept another bidder or advertise again. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the letter and return the bid bond to Marvin Rehbein. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. A letter received from Robert Burman stated in part, "As soon as we are sure the legislature does not create a metro park system, I will meet.with.you and discuss any and all problems,that you are concerned with relating to this park. relating to Centerville Park.. Mr. Jaworski stated that we should write to the Co", mmissioners to the effect that one of the reasons we are being pushed by the Metro Council is the failure of the County to proceed with a park system. He noted that the road on the, south side of Centerville Lake has been on the agenda for 3 years with no progress. After discussion it was decided that the Clerk would write to Mr. Burman again asking for completion of the road es well as the previously requested improvements to the park. Another letter had been received from Mr. Burman regarding the county throughfare plan and requesting a list of our top priorities in County roads. Crystal Ahlmen suggested that an access to the south on 135E be made from I35W at their juncture. .It was noted that this was not a County project. Denny Houle suggested that they construct 80th Street all the way•through to Main Street which would give access to both freeways; the bridge over 135E is already there. Mr. Houle noted that there are no East -West roads in this park of the Metro area. After discussion, Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Rosengren to get together with Mr. Gotwald to. decide on the priorities and report at the next meeting when the matter will be on the agenda. It was noted that some trading on roads may hove to be done; also that this should be discussed with the County at the meeting on No. 54. A letter was received from E. J. Lundheim, County Engineer, stating that the read straightening project on Birch Street was completed, and that the ole road alignment reverts to the control and authority of Lino Lakes. He suggested that we request the Anoka County Highway Dept. to do the necessary snow plowing and ordinary maintenance for which we would be billed'annually commencing on September let, nett. Mr. Rosengren felt that the curve banking should be filled some for ease,in maintenance; the fellows