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-4- delay of only six weeks in payments to the cities. He anticipates a change in the levy law but understands the difficulties faced by the cities to raise taxes , especially if the Homestead Credit is - taken away. The Governor assured the municipalities that the schools ' payments will also be delayed and the legislature will be consider- ing allowing cities to borrow from school fund reserves. The Mayor said several officials had complained about the fiscal disparities legislation, saying their cities are not getting deductions even for the services they are providing. She also reported several complaints regarding sewer rates with the belief expressed that the Metropolitan Council should be forced to provide the figures which justify those raises . However, Charles Weaver of the Metropolitan Council told. those present the Council could do nothing about lower- ing the rates since they are for the most part, based on the costs of building a better treatment plant.. Another suggestion for giving relief to the municipalities was to lobby the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to permit alternate day burning of leaves , etc. by municipalities, to cut down the costs incurred in disposing of these materials, according to the Mayor. Roscella Connolly, 3200 Rankin Road , one of the City 's representatives to the group who developed the East Side Hennepin County Human Services Council, reported if -that organization is adopted by the Hennepin County Commissioners within the next two weeks , the City will be entitled to make two appointments to serve on that citizen participa- tion group, both of whom must reside in Hennepin County. She emphasized that., although the appointee may fit into one of the categories preferred for membership on the Council , he or she must also have. a real interest in other needs which must be served . Mrs . Connolly indicated one appointment must be made for a one-year term, with the other to serve two years and, in the interest of providing continuity on the body , said she would be willing to take the one year appointment. She had not been able to ascertain whether other members of the Advisory Committee to the City Health Board , on which she serves , would be willing to serve and the staff will write them letters to inform them of the appointments . Mrs . Connolly agreed to check whether City Council members may serve , since the Mayor sees this as an excellent opportunity for the Council to become better educated about this whole new concept for delivering service. Councilman Ranallo discussed the complaints regarding speeding in the 33rd Avenue and Rankin Road neighborhood. Mr. Childs said the Police Department will continue monitoring with radar for a few more days , but to date, no speeders have been detected and, in fact , the fastest vehicle has been a school bus at 28 mph. Mrs . Connolly said drivers often do not make a full stop at the signs which regulate traffic at the intersection of Rankin and 33rd. If it is warranted, the Police Department may recommend a four-way stop for that corner. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted , Helen Crowe , Secretary ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor C