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1 1 1 269 April 8, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by M. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk reported: She had received notice of some tax forfeit land available - Lot 9, Block 2, Lexington Park Lakeview addition. Mr. Marier moved to table this until April 22, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Had received a letter from Mr. Askew dealing with the agreement between Anoka County and Lino Lakes with reference to the Chain of Lakes Park Development. Mr. Locher reported that he has a copy of the same letter and the map. On the map they have included parcel 2 and the land area that was to be a golf course in the Country Lakes area. He also has copies of the agreement signed by the Anoka County Commissioners and need the signatures of the Council of Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier asked if by signing this agreement, this legally binds the Board of Commissioners? Mr. Locher said it binds the Board of Commissioners and also this Council. He said it represents a statement of intent and feels there is a moral responsibility on future Boards and Councils to abide by this agreement. Mr. Marier asked if this document was legal? Mr. Locher said, Yes, Mr. Marier asked, if with the maximum of 2500 acres to be acquired by the County we discover that more is being taken, do we challenge? Mr. Locher said, Yes, but the burden of proof would be with the City. Mr. McLean asked if the agreement meant that the 2500 acres are to be taken within the boundaries as defined on the map? Mr. Locher said, Yes. Mr. McLean asked if we compute what is being taken within this boundary and find that the acreage is too much, then we challenge? Mr. Locher said, Yes. Mr. Marier suggested having Mr. Gotwald make an overlay by which the total acreage could be computed. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Gotwald said he would first check with the County. Mr. Marier asked the Clerk to make note in the minutes of the fact that Mr. Gotwald has the copy of Exhibit "A". Mr. Mclean moved to ratify the agreement as presented and authorize signatures of the Mayor and Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from the County Attorney: announcing a hearing on the condemnation of certain parcels of land. The only interest of the City lies in the special assessments and unpaid taxes. Mr. Locher asked if he should attend this meeting. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mr. Locher to attend the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.