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July 26, 1976 Mr. Blackbird, representing North NorthEast Realty, was present. Mr. McLean asked if he had anything to add to the report and Mr. Blackbird, said the drainage will have to be changed to flow toward Main Street. This is by request from the Rice Creek Watershed Board. Mr.,Locher asked that an abstract of title be furnished or an Attorney's opinion as to the ownership of the land and that it is free of incumbrance. Mr. McLean moved to approve the final plat of Pine Haven pending written receipt of the Rice Creek Watershed Board approval of the drainage and an abstract of title or Attorney's opinion as to the current ownership. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Karth abstaining. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing for the Pine Haven Plat at 8:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk report was continued with the following items: ..Municipal fines in the amount of $281.67 for the month of June had been received. Mr. Zelinka asked if the Clerk could offer a comparision of the amount collected against the legal costs. She said about seven to one as a guess. Cliff Buchan, of the Forest Lake Times, said that Wyoming had turned their cases over to the County Attorney's office. This was possible because of legislation passed this past session. Mr. Locher said he has discussed this with the Anoka County Attorney's office but they feel they do not have the staff at the present time to handle this and the number of cases are on the increase. That office felt their space and staff III would have to be tripled. Mr. Zelinka felt a letter to the Senator and Representative from this district point- ing out the inequities of cost and returns, especially with the low tax base of this City, might bring some action. Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to check the records for the past six months for the costs and fines received. Also, the general figures for the year 1975. ..A letter to Mrs. Rykel from Mr. Frank Marzitelli on the speed limit on Birch Street from Centerville Road East was read. Mr. Marzitelli said the speed limit is reason- able and suggested Mrs. Rykel work through this Council and Anoka County for further action on this matter. Mr. Schneider said he is familar with this problem only he feels the speed limit on the entire street should be reviewed. He suggested a third study be conducted. Mr. McLean said the service roads on either side of 135E are used as race track. Mr. Mobley said he had clocked cars motorcycles at 110 MPH. Mr. Karth said the posting of a 40 MPH limit does vey little good. Main street is so posted and by the time cars or motorcycles reach his house from Highway #8, they have already gone through the gears and are well above the speed limit. There was more discussion on the problem areas and what could be done. Mr. McLean moved to have all County Roads in Lino Lakes analized, this to include Birch Street, both sides of 135E and Main Street, for speed limits and traffic control. Mr. Karth suggested setting up radar. Mr. Zelinka felt the stationary radar is not as effective as the moveing radar, but one was better that none. Mr. Karth felt that just the fact that rafar is being used, and word would be spread via the CB's, would deter the speeders. Mr. Karth seconded Mr. McLean's motion.