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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1997 ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR REPORT, MARTY ASLESON Consideration of the 1997 Minnesota Oak Wilt Cooperative Suppression Program - Mr. Asleson explained that for the past several years the City of Lino Lakes has entered into an agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to "cost share" expenses for oak wilt control. This year's grant request is based upon the estimated cost -sharable work to be performed. The grant dollars are used to match the expenses incurred by property owners for vibratory plow work and high-risk tree removal. Staff recommended acceptance of the grant from the Department of Natural Resources for $3,300, and approval of the Oak Wilt Subgrant Agreement. Mayor Landers asked about the necessity for this service. Mr. Asleson explained that since 1991 the City has gone from putting in over 12,000 feet of vibratory plow line to 2,898 in 1997, indicating significant progress with respect to oak wilt. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the grant from the Department of Natural Resources for $3,300 and to approve the Oak Wilt Subgrant Agreement. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trail Grant Contract - Mr. Asleson explained that this 1995 grant in the amount of $16,000 was approved by the LCMR for 1996/97 trail construction on Aqua Lane. This trail is included on the list of construction projects previously approved by Council. Mayor Landers asked about the schedule for the trail along the property used by seniors, who now have to walk along Elm Street. Mr. Asleson explained that this trail is next on the contractor's schedule. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Aqua Lane DNR trail grant. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVID PECCHIA SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 21 - 97 Adopting an Automated Pawn System Ordinance - Chief Pecchia explained that the passage of this ordinance will allow the Police and Community Development Departments an opportunity to adequately regulate pawn broker, secondhand goods dealer, and precious metal dealer activity within the City of Lino Lakes. The ordinance is similar to those regulating such activity in other metropolitan area communities, including enhanced license fees and billable transactions based on cost of processing whether manual or automated. This ordinance also provides a mechanism for application, investigation, monitoring, and prohibition of prospective businesses. Additionally it provides for identification of customers through color photography, video recording, and specific identification requirements, as well as location of such businesses based upon the City's zoning ordinances and State law. 3