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976 July II, 1977 Mr. Locher reported on the problems with the property located on 4th Avenue North of Main Street. The Building Inspector had denied a building permit on one parcel of the land and had red tagged another construction site. Mr. Gotwald had inspected this property and had recommended that the land be inspected and tested by an independent soil testing lab- oratory. In the interium, he felt a Resolution supporting the Engineer and the Building Inspector in their actions should be passed by this Council. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Se- conded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen said the red tagg holds and there is to be no more construction on this property until this lab report is in and studied. Mr. Zelinka moved to hold all building permits until the final report for the entire 80 acres is received. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Van Kleek with this information. Mr. Locher reported on the release of information from Personnel files - except for social security numbers, juvenile offenders and voter registration information, all else is public information. On the parking ticket that was given to Mr. Locher at the last Council meeting, Mr. Locher recommended dismisal of this due to the fact that the officer did not observe the car being parked by the person the ticket was issued to and he felt that the City did not have a case. Mr. McLean moved to dismiss the ticket. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher had presented suggestions for possible ordinances and Mr. Zelinka moved these be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said the fines for misdemeanors raises to $500.00 on August 1, 1977. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any further contact with Steve Butts, Mr. Nadeau's Attorney and Mr. Locher said, No. Mr. Zelinka said there is a subject he would like to see some discussion on - the matter of secrecy for juvenile offenders should not be allowed. He felt this City should write to the County Attorney and all Legislators stating this opinion. Mr. Zelinka felt if the names were public it might deter some of the offenses taking place at this time. Mr. Zelinka said he would ask for more discussion on this matter from the Police Chief and the Attorney. Mr. Zelinka moved to put this on the next agenda. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marlin Hansen, developing the Otter Lakes Estates, asked if Mr. Gotwald had delivered the plat to the offices and the Clerk said, No. Mr. Hansen said he would be bringing it in. The answeres from the DNR and the Corps of Engineers had been received. Mr. Hansen said they would like to know the amount of money that will be due in lieu of land for park purposes. This is needed in order to know the expenses for that development. Mr. McLean said this figure would be 10% of the market value of the land at the time of platting. He felt this figure should be supplied by the Assessor and negotiated by the Council with the property owner. Mr. McLean felt the time and expenses for the Assessor should be presented for payment by the owner of the land. Mr. McLean asked these figures be ready for the next Council meeting with Mr. Kelling authorized to contact whomever he felt necessary in order to compile the figures. (Mr. McLean asked the Clerk to check this plat file for the Anoka County Surveyor's check list.)