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186 <br />COUNCIL MEETING MAY 24, 1993 <br />present to Congressman Grams. Mayor Reinert explained that Ms. <br />Sikora has spoken to him on the telephone and he had explained <br />the need for a Lino Lakes post office and Lino Lakes <br />identification. Ms. Sikora noted that there are several new post <br />offices in the process but was unaware what communities they <br />would serve. Mayor Reinert explained that the City has tried for <br />about 10 years to get some response in this area. Lino Lakes is <br />a population center for this area and at some point it seemed <br />reasonable somebody would give the City its own zip <br />code/identity. Ms. Sikora noted that a change has taken place <br />at the post office and political "clout" is no longer as great as <br />it has been. <br />Mr. Tesch noted several items to bring to Congressman Grams <br />attention: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding <br />has become more of a problem to administer than they are worth; <br />2) the need for an interchange at I35W and Main Street to make <br />the regional park more accessible; 3) other transportation <br />issues. Mayor Reinert noted that Lino Lakes has an active <br />program of economic/industrial development and it is vital that <br />the I35W/Main Street interchange be considered. <br />Council Member Neal noted the need for congregate dining because <br />the previous senior citizen dining program has been discontinued. <br />He explained that the Lino Lakes senior center could be used for <br />this program. <br />Mr. Bohjanen, 8060 Lake Drive explained that nearly 30 years ago <br />Lino Lakes had a postal committee who tried unsuccessfully to get <br />the Postal Department to give Lino Lakes a post office. The post <br />office was constructed in Circle Pines. <br />Bill Houle, 8301 - 24th Avenue also noted that the City is trying <br />to attract economic development and has had a hard time in this <br />area. He noted a diamond interchange at I35E and County Road 140 <br />(80th Avenue) would give impetus to development. Ms. Sikora <br />noted that most highway improvements require matching funding by <br />the community. <br />Mr. Schneider will give Ms. Sikora a map and a letter regarding <br />matters discussed this evening. <br />Mayor Reinert thanked Ms. Sikora for attending this evening. <br />PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT <br />Amended Conditional Use Permit, Molin Concrete, 415 Lilac Street, <br />Addition to Building Ms. Wyland explained that the <br />representative from Molin Concrete had not yet arrived and asked <br />PAGE 5 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />