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262 Whereas improvements to the drainageway are necessary to prevent damage to property located downstream even with existing flows; and, Whereas the drainage area of the Rice Creek watershed is within four counties and about 35 local units of government; and, WW#01/0 #44 /Wf W0t/ #/ X00 /XWO / M*a' `a5� /a /XX#/ga f Whereas, the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 112, outlines the powers, duties, functions, purposes, and method of establishment of a Watershed District; but, Whereas, the provisions of the Statutes relating to composition of the Board and tbod efoselhet :gn,ofethel.membdrs (112.37, 112.42) appear to be difficult to implement in an area with as many governmental subdivisions as the Rice Creek watershed area; and, Whereas, the provisions of the Statutes relating to assessments, levies, and finances of the District (112.60 - 112.64) appear to have been designed primarily for use in an agricultural situation: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Lino Lakes that there should be created a watershed board to improve and manage the channel and flow of the Rice Creek for the benefit of all the lands lying within the drainage area; and, Be It Further Resolved that such a board should be created by special legislation of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota after due study and consideration of the problems already mentioned as well as the problem of the diversity of interest that already exists in the watershed area. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Motion carried. Mr. Rosengren reported that a minimum amount of work was being done on the roads such as sanding and that the plows were ready to operate when needed. Mr. Rosengren reported that the Village employee, who alledgedly was supposed to have been seen coming out of the Centerville Corner Bar and get into the Village pickup was not in the Village that evening and had not operated the truck that day at all, Mr. Bohjanen made a motion that the report as explained by the Councilman in charge of roads be accepted by the Council. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Backlin stated from the floor he was not in the Village when this incident was to have taken place and requested from the attorney what action might the Village take against such charges. Mr. Locher stated that the Village could do nothing as this was a private matter. Mr. Bohjanen made a motion that in the future if any charges are made against any employees that they first be turned over to the Personnel Commission. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Motion carried. P & Z minutes were read. Mr. Lawrence Regnier asked that he be allowed to add 16 feet of land to his 84 foot lot so he might be able to drive to the rear of his lot past his garage. Mr. Locher stated a variance would have to be issued. Mr. Cardinal made a motion that a variance be granted to Mr. Regnier on the following lot: South 16 feet of the North 100 feet of Lot 7, Block 6, Lexington Park Lake View subject to 5 foot easement across the rear lot line therof; and that the attorney has advised the Council that there should be