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1 Mr. Cardinal -- Liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission and alternate liaison to the Anoka County Assn. of Municipalities. Mr. Jaworski -- Liaison to the Park Board. Mr. Bohjanen -- Liaison to the Community and Business Development Commission; if necessary attending any meetings of the Rice and Coon Creek Water- sheds. Also, a yet to be named committee of the Anoka County Assn. of Municipalities. Mr. Jaworski moved to confirm these responsibilities. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The Clerk read the year - ending fund balances as follows: General Fund -- $2,025.45; Park Fund -- $2,794.94; Roads & Bridges Fund -- $6,758.24; Gopher Fund -- $784.65; Fire Protection Fund -- $3,703.40; Civil Defense Fund -- $690.38; Debt' Redemption Fund -- $6,917.13; Total funds -- $23,674.19. Mr. L'Allier thanked the Council members for keeping all the funds in the black last year, noting that no transfers had to be made; he expressed the wish that they do as well this year. 61 Mr. Rosengren proposed that the remaining $2,000 owing on Street Bond No. 2 be paid up and the remainder of the Debt Fund be placed in the General Fund. Mr. Locher stated that he could check the bond to see if it were callable and what the penalty might be. Mr. L'Allier noted that if interest rates were good the money could be invested or put in bonds. Mr.' Rosengren moved to authorize the pay off of the outstanding debt of $2,000 on Street Improvement Bond No. 2 and the withdrawal of the remaining funds from the Debt Redemption Fund. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Clerk presented cigarette license applications from the following: Nathe Brothers, B.I.O., Inc., Aragon Ballroom, Lino Lakes Store, Ruth Cegla and Hank's Cafe. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve cigarette licenses for the above. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved to grant a 1970 bingo permit for Circle -Lex VFW Post 6583, providing the permit indicates which days of the week bingo is to be played. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Affidavits of publication for Ordinance Amendment No. 6Q had been received. Mr. L'Allier noted this was the amendment concerning the allowance of four 90-day permits for trailers in conjunction with a building permit with a maximum of one year. Mr. Cardinal moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6Q as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. A letter from the State Hwy. Dept. was read stating that they agreed that additional speed limit signs were necessary on Hwy. 326 (Lilac St.) and these will be installed in the near future. Mir. L'Allier noted that this was one of the few times a positive answer had been received from them. The Clerk stated that she had contacted Mr. Schwankl concerning the fuel oil; Mr. Schwankl had indicated that the cost of pumping out the remaining fuel oil would probably be greater than the refund. He had suggested that a line with a clamp be hung from the tank for the shop men to clean parts, etc. with. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept this recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. IIIThe Clerk reported that Mr. Waldemar Hill had suggested that the Gopher Fund be included with the General Fund since it is so small in amount. Mr. Cardinal moved that this be done. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously.