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1 1 1 March 8, 1976 a community can handle the 16 hours a day, it would be the Sheriff's respon- sibility to cover the emergencies in the off hours. Basically, the only int- erest of this Board is to get some aid from the units of governments who do not levy any amount to pay for law enforcement. There was discussion of the services that are being paid for by all communities, but some receive more benefits than others, such as the ice arenas, library, hospital, etc. Mr. Burman agreed. He said as the County and Communities grow, more services are required and as the communities grow, they in turn assume more of the res- ponsibility of providing those services. He said he didn't like the service district theory. If it had been requested by the communities and then impl- emnetated by the Board, this would have been a more equitable way of establish- ing the service districts. He felt the whole affair had been done backwards. The action had been brought on by the cancelling of the contracts and creating a deficit in the Sheriff's budget. Mr. Burman said the Senior Citizens day will be held later than usual this year due to some problems with the fiscal disparity act. Tax statements will not be out until after the first of May. He also reported on a joint effort for the use of the Central Communications system. He will prepare a rough draft for Council consideration. He hopes to mail this information to all res- idents and will consider including the Information Guide prepared by the City in the mailing. Mr. Redipenny, of the Anoka County Highway Department, was here to explain the North Road project. He told the Council of the plans for concrete curbs and gutters along that street from Lexington Avenue to Old Highway #8. A portion of this planned work is in Lino Lakes. Mr. Redipenny said the section from Sunset to Lakeview on the North side of North Road would be the responsibility of this City. He said the communities of Circle Pines and Blaine have agreed to the corrcept and he needs the 'approval in concept' of this Council before the final plans can be made. He was asked the cost of the curbs and gutters and said the cost is approximately $4.00 to $5.00 per running foot. The County pays for 50% and the Community pay for 50%. Mr. Gotwald arrived. Mr. Redipenny was asked if there is to be sidewalks on the South side of the street and he said, Yes, all the way to Old Highway $8. He said the install- ation of sidewalks on the North Side is up to the City. The portion of land beyond Lakeview is owned by the County or the State and it will be their res- ponsibility to install the curbs and gutters and the sidewalks in that area. Mr. Redipenny asked the Council to give some thought as to placing the side- walks outside the County right -of -way to allow for boulevards. Sidewalks will not be placed on the North side of North Road to the West of the school at this time but the provisions has been made for them if and when the land is developed. Mr. Redipenny said he will be returning with a four way agreement in order to get this project 'linden way. Mr. Schneider asked, when? Mr. Redipenny said, quite soon. He thought the agreement was in the process of being written now. What he needs from this Council is an understanding that they can agree to this project. Mr. McLean asked if the cost figures are available and Mr. Redipenny said, Yes.