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125 August 9, 1976 pickup truck by private citizens and the new ruling on weight was established by the state. Mr. McLean moved to pass a Resolution amending all Ordinances of the City that set the gross weight at 7000# to set the gross weight at 9000# limitation for the parking of these vehicles in a residential area. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nadeau said this does not change the fact that the vehicles located at this site are commercial vehicles. He has taken pictures. Acting Mayor Zelinka suggested these pictures be initialed, dated and the time of day they were taken and turned over to the Police Department. Mr. Nadeau presented the Council with an ad taken from the telephone book listing the phone at the address in Lino Lakes. Mr. Locher said the City Ordinances do not cover phone listings. Mr. Locher said the exterior of a building may not be altered. Mr. Mobley, Building Inspector, felt this operation is being policed vevy closely. Mr. Schneider felt that nothing is being accomplished and Mr. Brokke should be in- vited to a Council meeting to explain his side of the story. Mr. Nadeau said the special use permit was issued over the objections of 100% of the surrounding property owners. (Mr. Nadeau owns the surrounding property.) Mr. Nadeau said that he had called the Building Inspector many times because he felt nothing was being done about this operation. He said the Building Inspector had told Mr. Brokke how to thwart all the Ordinances and that when appointments are made next year, the actions of the present Building Inspector should be reviewed. ..The Clerk continued her report with presentation of an application from the Met- ropolitan Waste Control Commission to the Department of Natural Resources for a temporary permit to appropriate or use water for dewatering purposes in the process of theinstallation of the force main interceptor on Birch Street. Mr. Gotwald said this is normal procedure. Mr. McLean moved to approve these applications. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. ..A letter from Mr. Burman, Anoka County Commissioner, stating that Anoka County has received the designation as an Economic Development Area and may be eligable for funding under certain programs. All Council members had received a copy of this letter. It was turned over to Mr. Gotwald for his inspection. ..A letter from the Anoka County Comprehensive Health Department on the Community Needs Assessment with questions to be answered. The Clerk will answer and present to the Council for their approval. ..The amounts of levy and State Aid had been received. Levy Limitation for the year 1977 is $158,982.59 and the State Aid for 1977 will be $86,102.19. These figures are necessary for budget consideration. ..Notice of public hearings in conjunction with the rate increase requested by Northern States Power Company begin August 10, 1976 and continue into October until all test- imony is heard. ..Mr. Donald Moore, President of SHIDON, Inc., who operates the Wood Shed has applied for a retail Off -Sale license for 3.2% beer. This application was in order. Mr. McLean moved to approve the license. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously ..Mr. James Ray, Insurance Agent, had asked for an updated estimate of values. The