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August 29, 1977
A special joint meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council and the Hugo City Council was
called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen on August 29, 1977.
The following persons were present; Mr. Harvey Karth, Lino Lakes; Mr. Howard Scheltty,
Hugo, Mr. Marvin LaValle, Hugo; Mr. Dean Vail, Hugo; Mr. Larry Infeld, Hugo; Mr. Mike
McAllister, Hugo; Mr. Bill Greger, Hugo, Mrs. Grace Jackson, Hugo; Mr. Paul Santori, Hugo,
Mr. Lynn Carlson, Hugo; Mr. Ken Gourley, Lino Lakes, Mr. William Bohjanen, Lino Lakes;
Mr. John McLean, Lino Lakes; Mr. Richard Zelinka, Lino Lakes.
Mayor Bohjanen said the purpose of this meeting is to clarify the position of the two
Cities in reference to the proposed Otter Lake Regional Park. It would appear that mis-
information as to scheduled meetings and who had been informed of these meetings has been
told to both Councils.
Mayor LaValle agreed. He said they had appeared before the Physical Development Comm-
ittee to discuss this proposed park and was told that Lino Lakes had been invited to
attend. There had been no information on this meeting received at the Lino Lakes Offices.
Mayor LaValle said they had requested this proposed park be deleted from the systems state-
ment for Hugo. The general feeling of the Hugo Council was this was a possibility.
Mr. McLean pointed out that Lino Lakes had also deleted this proposed park from their
system statement. However, since Anoka County has the right of condemnation for park
purposes, the City had enclosed the agreement this City has with the Anoka County Board
of Commissioner. This agreement is re- affirmed each year by this City Council and by
the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. McLean outlined the stipulations in this agreement and briefly outlined the work that
was involved in the finalizing of this document.
The hearing before the EQB was discussed briefly and the results of that meeting. It was
felt the propsed development for that area should have a green light. This is the area
that is proposed for the Otter Lake Regional Park.
The manner in which local officials are treated when appearing at a Metro meeting was
discussed. It was felt that decisions are made before the local officials appear and
notlumng that is presented by the local communities is even considered. It was felt
there is no area for communications with the staff personnel.
The ppossibi1ity a law suit was discussed with Hugo asking how far this City would take
such an action. The general consensus was this City would take the matter as far as nec-
essary to win or as far as the law allowed. Hugo felt that City would cooperate in this
action. It was also felt that if such action did take place, other communities would
join the two Cities.
Mayor Bohjanen felt one of current tactics being used by Metro personnel is to drive a
wedge lletween communities in order to accomplish their desires. He suggested that in
the future, if one community is asked to attend a meeting or discussion, they do not
attend unless the other community is also asked and have a representative present.
Mr. John McLean introduced the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, The proposed Otter Lake Regional Park affects both communities, and
WHEREAS, Both communities agree this proposed Regional Park is to be deleted from
the respective City system statements, and
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WHEREAS, Information as to scheduled meetings and discussions on this proposed
Regional Park has only been forwarded to one community,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, The Councils of the Cities of Lino Lakes
and Hugo have jointly agreed all future meetings or discussions with any other agencies
relating to the proposed Otter Lake Regional Park will only be held with designated re-
presentatives of both named municipalities in attendance.
In the event that representatives of one municipality are unable to appear for a meeting
or discussion, the meeting will be cancelled until designated representatives of both
municipalities can attend.
The above Resolution was duly seconded by Mr. Harvey Karth and passed with Mayor Bohjanen,
Mr. Harvey Karth, Mr. John McLean and Mr. Richard Zelinka voting, Aye. Mr. Robert Schneider
was absent.
CITY OF LINO LAKES CITY OF HUGO
William I. Bohjanen, Mayor Marvin LaValle, Mayor
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Edna Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer Carole Williams, Clerk
(SEAL) (SEAL)
These minutes were approved with corrections September 12, 1977 at the regular Council
meeting.
EDNA L. SARNER, CL RK - TREASURER
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