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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 1997 Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the request to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to include Century Farms Development within the MUSA which included 99.9 gross/48.4 net acres located north of Lilac Street between Sunset Road and Fourth Avenue, and including the four lots on Lilac Street and Laurie Avenue as approved by the Planning and Zoning Board at the January meeting; with a financing plan for the traffic signal at the northbound ramp of I -35W and CSAH 23. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. Mayor Landers announced that he will excuse himself from the meeting at this time and called for a recess at 7:08 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Bergeson called the meeting back to order at 7:21 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 23, SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY REGIONAL PARK TRAIL SYSTEM, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson explained the proposed resolution supports Anoka County's effort in establishing a multi -use trails in the regional park from Aqua Lane north to the Wargo Nature Center, along the west side of George Watch Lake, through the national Trail Grant Program. He noted the City has also asked Anoka County for their support of the City's grant request. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 23. Council Member Neal • seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • Resolution No. 97- 23 can be found at the end of these minutes. CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT REPORT, CHIEF BENNETT Presentation of the 1996 Annual Report - Fire Chief Bennett presented the Centennial Fire District 1996 Annual Report. He explained the highlights for 1996 including safety education at four (4) elementary schools and the topics covered with students in conjunction with the Police Department. Fire Chief Bennett reported on the National Night Out activities which provided an opportunity to talk with residents. He reviewed the types of classes and programs presented and made available to residents of Lino Lakes. Fire Chief Bennett informed the Council about the involvement with the Anoka County Juvenile Task Force and the third annual Safety Camp. Fire Chief Bennett explained that, for the first time, they worked with the Lino Lakes Citizen Academy to conduct a five-week program to explained the roles of the Fire and Police Departments. Twelve people participated in this program last year and they plan to offer it again this year. He reviewed the types of inspections conducted at 216 commercial businesses and plan review of new buildings. Fire Chief Bennett reviewed types of in-house personnel training which they believe to be critical to the success of firefighters. He also commented on several management classes which were hosted on leadership. Fire Chief Bennett explained the total calls for 1996 increased to 889 from 729 calls in 1995, which represents an increase of 18%. Ile commented on the carbon monoxide Page 5