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February 9, 1976 Council meeting scheduled for February 23, 1976. ..The Clerk reported she had received one bid in regards to City insur- ance. The agents are available to discuss this matter. Mr. McLean asked that copies of all proposals be sent to the Council members in order to give them time to study this matter for discussion at the February 23, 1976 meeting. ..The Clerk had called Mr. Guetzkow in reference to the Flood Hazard Insurance and the delay in receiving the corrected City maps. Mr. Guetzkow had advised the City to apply for the insurance and appeal the maps at a later date. The Clerk was instructed to get application forms for Council consideration. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. ..Approval of the City's applications to the Rice Creek Watershed Board for the installation of two deep wells had been received. ..Copy of the resolution passed by the Anoka County Board in reference to the support of Farmers Home Administration rescindment of the mor- atorium of financing new construction in Anoka County. All Council - members had received a copy. ..Announcements of hearings to be held in connection with Anoka Electric and Northwestern Bell Telephone for rate increases were read and the times and dates noted by those interested. Copies are on file if add- itional information is needed. ..Progress reports from Representative Oberstar on several bills were noted. Councilmembers have copies of these reports. ..Notice of a conference for Clerks and Finance officers being sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities was read. This conference will be held March 10 through the 12th at the Marriott Inn in Bloomington. Mayor Bohjanen made the presentation for the "Citizen of the Year" to Mr. Roy Backlin. Mr. Backlin served as a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Council, as Acting Mayor for several terms, and as Road Supervisor for many years. Mr. Backlin accepted the award, thanking the Council for this honor and saying that it had been a pleasure working for the City of Lino Lakes. Mayor Bohjanen introduced two members of the Ham Lake Council. Mr. Eldon Hentges, Mayor, and Mr. Kenneth Brastad, a Councilmember. These men were present to ask the support of this Council in their Resolution objecting to the establishment of a taxing district by Anoka County for Police protection. Mayor Hentges felt this was isolating one County ser- vice without considering all services. He also felt the affected mun- icipalities should have been consulted before this action was taken. At this time there is also no indication of where the taxing district lines will be located. The Board of Commissioners had made a motion to rescind this Resolution, the motion had been seconded, but action had been tabled until the Board of Commissioners has time to consult with the local Councils. Mayor Hentges said this had been brought about due to the unequal re- venues received by Anoka County from Communities receiving Police prot- ection from the County. He felt Ham Lake is paying their share and there is the possibility that with the establishment of the taxing district, the cost to Ham Lake could be reduced. But, this action would also cancel the option of establishing their own Police Department sometime in the future.