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26( June 13, 1977 ..An application form for Reimbursement Funds in reference to the attendance to BCA by Jeffrey Kirschbaum had been received. The Clerk needs authoriza- tion from the Council to apply for these funds. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..An information bulliten from the League of Cities with new legislation on the ability to levy 10% above the levy limitation without penalty. There will be more on this at a later date. ..Read a letter from the Metropolitan Council stating the Lino Lakes System Statement is on the Council's consent list for the June 23, 1977 meeting. The City Council has 60 days from that date to file a Resolution to appeal the System Statement. ..Mr. Charles Cape, Civil Defense Director, had requested the use of the warming house at Sunrise Park for two nights a week, Tuesday and Thursday, for 4 weeks beginning June 28, 1977 to hold gun safety classes. These classes would be one hour a night - from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ..The final payment of $437.00 for sewage hauling had been received from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. ..A request for a beer and bingo permit had been received from St. Joseph's Church for August 14, ±977. Mr. Locher said the Bingo permit would have to issued for a civic event and the requirement of a bond waived. There is also the necessity of the Church furnishing proof of insurance. Mr. McLean moved to approve this request subject to the above stipulations. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..Chief Myhre had made a written report concerning the Brokke property on 20th Avenue. A11 members have copies. ..The April report from the Lexington Fire Department has been received and will be on file in the office for inspection. ..The Physical Development Committee of the Metropolitan Council will be hold ing a meeting on June 16, 1977 to discuss issues in connection to updating the Development Guide on Metropolitan Airports. ..A letter from the State of Minnesota in regards to a rate increase requested by North Central Public Service. Hearings will be held on July 14 -14, Aug. 23 -24, and Sept. 15 -16. The time and dates are available from the Clerk. ..The opening of the tree disposal site in the Chain of Lakes Park was dis- cussed. The rates for use of this facility were included in a letter from Mr, Burman. More information is available from Mr. David Torkildson at 757 -3920. ..Deeds for the tax deliquent property on Hodgson Road had beet. received from the Auditor's office. If the City is interested in acquiring this property, the fee for processing is $10.30. Mr. Paul Howard, representing the owner of the property said that proper notice had not been received and if the City persisted in obtaining this property, his Attorney would instigate a suit. He said the owner wanted to redemn this property. Mr. Locher was asked the procedure on this matter and he said the owner can petition to repurchase the property. The Clerk should inform Mr. Burman of this matter. Mr. Zelinka moved to have the Clerk inform the County of the desire of the owner to redemn, but in the event she does not, the City would then ask for the property. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ..In reference to the opening of the tree disposal site in the Chain of Lakes Park, Mr. McLean moved to clsoe the site at the City Hall with a sign to be put up directing the people to the County area. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..Mr. Burman had also sent deeds for the parcels of land in Lexington Park Lakeview area that is tax deliquent. This land is located in the middle of a natural drainage area and the City would retain this area for that purpose. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the purchase of these deliquent parcels of land. Seconded by Mr. MCLean. Motion carried unanimously.