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September 26, 1977 Page 8 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION Administrator Achen reported that the proposed resolution authorizes the City's application for $3,753 Planning Assistance Grant and $4,000 Special Planning Problem Funds from the Metropolitan Council to revise the comprehensive plan and land use map according to standards adopted by the Metropolitan Council. Administrator Achen stated that the special problems are the future of existing Highway 10 and the development of the Anoka County Airport to accommodate business a„J cargo jets. MSP (Rowley Pickar) to adopt Resolution No. 863 authorizing application for the Metropolitan Planning Assistance Grant. ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen asked the Council's advise on an account closed check from Duane Betker. He explained that Mr. Betker requested the City electrical inspector to inspect his house for FHA financing and wrote a check for $5.50 for the inspection. The check was not deposited by the City at the end of March, when it was written. When it was deposited in July, Mr. Betker's account had been closed. When the City contacted Mr. Betker about the check, he refused to pay, because he had warned the City several times to deposit it. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that the money should be collected from the City employee who had failed to deposit the check. Administrator Achen replied that the employee in question normally deposits all checks at the end of the month and no one is certain why this particular check was not deposited. He also stated that the employee has been with the City 19 years and there had been no trouble in the past that he was aware of. MSP (Pickar Ziebarth) to have the City absorb the $5.50 loss from the check written by Duane Betker. Administrator Achen reported that he had received a call from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regardingcomplaintsabout the noise at the NORTH STAR SPEEDWAY. They monitored the noise level and found that it exceeds state limits. They contacted the City of Blaine, who said they had not had complaints and felt it was an isolated incident. Blaine did agree, however, to work with the City of Mounds View. Administrator Achen pointed out that the Blaine license for the Speedway expires on December 31, 1977, which would be a good time to put in stricter controls. Administrator Achen distributed Peter Gregg's proposed for COUNCIL AND STAFF TEAM BUILDING retreats. It includes 6.5 days of Gregg's services which Administrator Achen estimates will cost $3,000. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the submitted proposal, indicating that the Counci: will be available to meet Friday night and all day Saturday, October 14 and 15, and appropriate $3,000 for the cost of Peter Gregg's services. 5 ayes 5 ayes