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1 1 3/22/71 Mr. Cardinal moved to grant Dwayne Cardinal a variance to Ordinance No. 21A for the following described parcel: That part of Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No. 100, Anoka County, Minn., described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly line of said Lot 9 a distance of 120 feet Westerly of the Southeast corner of said lot; thence Westerly on said Southerly line a distance of 114 feet; thence Northerly to a point on the Northerly line of said lot a distance of 200 feet Westerly of the Northeast corner thereof; 'thence Easterly on said Northerly line a distance of 90 feet; thence Southerly to point of beginning. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal reported that several other persons had appeared at the P&Z meeting but had been instructed to bring additional items before action could be taken. Mr. Cardinal reported that the P&Z had discussed the proposed Metro Park; that it was their consensus that they would like to receive more information from Mr. Van Housen before they make a recommendation. Mr. L'Allier noted a special public joint meeting of the Council, Park Board and P&7 had been set for March 29th at 8 P.M., here at the Hall, at which time we would ask questions -of the Chairman of the Metropolitan Park Board. Mr. Jaworski reported that the Committee studying municipal license fees had met. They felt that fees should not be set for every business, only those which could become detrimental for the Community. They will meet again before the next Council meeting. Mr. Jaworski stated that he was still gathering facts and figures concerning the gas price raise. At this point Don Marier submitted a petition signed by 605 tax - payers of Lino Lakes addressed to the Mayor and Council members. Mayor L'Allier read the cover letter and the wording on the petition, the gist of which requested the Council to veto all of the proposed Metro Park and proposed 4 alternatives for park use. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Council does not have the authority to veto the park, but they can oppose the plan; there is no may to be assured that the park won't come in. Mr. Marier stated that he wants to oppose any Metro park. Mr. L'Allier answered a question on the composition of the Metro Park Board stating that the members were all appointed and that the Board was advisory to the Metro Council. He stated that no Metro Council boards are elective; also, they are not representative of us. The man in Coon Rapids on the Metro Council was replaced by a person not living in Anoka County. A person asked whether the Metro Park Board could take the land regardless of our wishes; Mr. L'Allier stated that they could not do so yet since they haven't the power. A 1969 legislative bill giving them that power was passed after the closing of the session, but a court had determined that the bill was illegal. Mr. L'Allier stated that a bill was introduced last week which would give the Metro Park Board the power of eminent domain, so possibly they could come in. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had no objections to the petition, but that he felt that the people should write to the legislators who have the power to do something about the Park. There was discussion. Clarence Johnson stated that he had talked with the Metro Council and had been told that if we gave a flat -out "NO ", that they would move to the Lebanon Hills area. Mrs. Gould asked if the office could send a copy of the petition to the Legislature. Mr, L'Allier mentioned that he was the liaison for Lino Lakes to the Anoka County Association of Municipalities; they had held a 4 -hour session the past Saturday and