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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 23, 2001 Mayor Bergeson noted representatives from the City of Lino Lakes were present at the Steering Committee meeting. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the life expectancy of the new truck. Fire Chief Bennett advised the expected life of the new truck is twenty years. Council Member Carlson clarified that the money to purchase the truck is already set aside. Fire Chief Bennett added that the money for the truck would be in the bank account by the delivery date of the new truck. Council Member Carlson moved to award the bid for a new fire truck to General Safety, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Resolution No. 01— 54, Consideration of Accepting Donations Required), Rick DeGardner — Public Services Director DeG and Recreation Department will be holding its sixth annual at Rice Lake Elementary School. This event is free to are kites were distributed. It is great fun to see the childrep an them. The Lino Lakes Lions Club, as a program spons event. Also, Mountain Enterprises, as a pr this event. Both organizations have bee ay, (3/5 Vote the Lino Lakes Parks on Saturday, June 2, 2001, st year, approximately 300 ilies assemble the kites and fly nated $300 to help defer the cost of this r, has donated $250 to help defer the costs of rters of this special event for several years. Council Member Dahl moved to an No. 01— 54, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motio• tcarried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 54 c COMMUNITY DEVEL be 'n the City Clerk's office. T DEPARTMENT REPORT Resolution No. 01— 55, Approving Variance for 6641 East Shadow Drive, (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff Smyser — City Planner Smyser advised Mr. Steve Dahlstrom has submitted an application for a variance from the side yard setback requirement in an R-1 zoning district. He wants to construct a large addition to his existing house. The setback requirement for a garage differs from the setback for the house. Mr. Dahlstrom's addition includes garage space on the main level with additional bedrooms over the garage. This living space must meet the larger setback, which is the reason a variance is needed. City Planner Smyser presented the staff analysis of the application noted staff recommends approval of the variance request. As stated in the zoning ordinance, in considering all requests for variance and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: 4