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'fir : �� _— Mounds View CityCouncil �-y d "� �' -' February 9, 1987 LD Regular Meeting Page Two --- ---------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Linke replied they would place the item on the agenda for the next agenda session, for discussion at that time, Councilmember Ilankner asked that Staff get information together on what is being done currently. Mr. Pahl stated he has further information available, and he will give it to Clerk/Administrator. Pauley, to pass on to the Council. Mayor Linke introduced State Senator Steve Novak. B. Presentation by State Senator Novak stated he was present to speak to the Senator Steve,'.f Council on Senate File #90, as well as update them Novak on what is going on in the legislature, in particular what they can expect for the tax situation for the coming year. Senator Novak presented the Council with copies of the Findings and Recommendation report, from the Pipeline Committee. He reported hearings have started on the pipeline bill, and he presented the Council with a copy of the summary of the bill. Senator Novak thanked the Mayor and Council, Clerk/ Administrator and City Attorney for the many long hours they had put in, as well as their cooperation in working on this issue. lie stated he is very optomistic the bill will be passed and become law. Councilmember Ilankner asked Senator Novak if he would give highlights of S.F. 90, for those who were in the cable viewing audience, as well as explain what the to the City of Mounds Governor's recommendations mean View. Senator Novak reviewed the tax situation that Minnesota is facing for the coming year, and how it will effect the municipalities, as well as individuals. He also reviewed the highlights on S.F. 90. Mayor Linke asked for an update on the court consoli- dation discussions. Senator Novak replied they hope a decision will be made in the next few weeks, and he acknowledged the Council's concerns for how it will effect Mounds View, and their desire to see the courts moved out to the suburbs. Senator Novak briefed the Council on the activities he Linke will be involved in in the coming year, and Mayor thanked him, on behalf of the Council, for coming out to meet with them.