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1 -3- Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Lowell Thompson from the Planning Board and to extend the gratitude of the Council to Mr. Thompson for his past service. The motion included setting the time for interviewing candidates for the vacant position as 7 P.M. on Monday, July 15, 1974, with the application cut off 5:30 Friday, July 12, 1974. Motion carried. Councilman Haik indicated her interest in having the bike trails in St. Anthony extended from where they presently end at 36th & Roosevelt N.E. , along Stinson Blvd. and north of Silver Lake along County Road E so that a connection may be made with New Brighton's bike trail system. Mr. Dulgar was instructed to contact Columbia Heights, the Soo Railroad and the St. Anthony Police Department regarding the project and Councilman Sauer is to have the Community Services Advisory Committee investigate the purchase of signs by the Kiwanis Club and to have the maps showing the new trails printed. Mr. Dulgar reported that he was contacting the Metro Transit Company regarding complaints from residents about the use of 27th Avenue N.F. and Pahl Avenue by the Lowry Avenue Bus. During the discussion of the Revenue Sharing Report with Mr. Dulgar, Councilman Haik indicated a desire to have included in the report the funds which the Council had earmarked for construction of pathways along Silver Lake Road from • 37th Avenue N.E. to Silver Lane, as soon as the upgrading of Silver Lake Road is completed by Ramsey County. The meeting was recessed at 8:38 P.M. and reconvened at 8:41 P.M. Following a report by Mr. Dulgar of the results of the bike auction, the Police and Fire Report for May, 1974 was ordered filed. Councilman Stauffer reported on her attendance at the League of Minnesota Municipalities convention. Councilman Sauer told of the tour of the Crestview Nursing Home which he took as a representative of the Council. Progress on the renovation of the municipal liquor lounge including the opening of the patio, was reported by the City Manager. He also assured Councilman Stauffer that the fiscal consultant would be avail- able to aid the Council in determing the assessment procedures and options for the Street Improvement Project. Motion by Councilman Haik, seconded by Councilman Sauer to grant all licenses listed in the June 25th agenda. Motion carried. The Council tabled action on the payment of $449.42 to Comstock & Davis until one figure in their statement of account could be verified. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve payment of $418.30 to Comstock & Davis for resident inspection and supervision for staking out construction work on Walkway Improvement Project from 4/29 to 5/31.