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Larry Koshak that Anoka is developing a bike trail that will tie in with <br />the alignment for the Rum River Bridge Crossing; the bike lane was deleted <br />from the Rum River Bridge in order to cut costs; Ramsey should follow up to <br />have the bike lane readmitted to the project and tie it in with a bike <br />trail in River's Bend Park. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto explained that the LAWCON program allows the State to <br />participate in up to 43% of a park project, with a maximum participation of <br />$40,000. In order to capture the maximum grant amount, a $93,000 project <br />is being considered; the city's share would then be $53,000 and donations <br />count towards the city's share. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox noted that this park has been predominantly developed <br />thus far by donations of labor and equipment; the compaction done at the <br />site should be followed up or that operation will have been wasted. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto stated that he will prepare the final LAWCON application based on <br />Council's recommendations and present it to Council for approval. <br /> <br />Case #8: ~operty Acquisition For Water Tower: <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adopt <br />Resolution #87-240 authorizing the City Attorney to begin condemnation <br />proceedings. (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution #87-240). <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Mr. Goodrich noted that the proper legal description <br />will be inserted in the resolution. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #9: ~pntract For Animal Control Services: <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that Lake Animal Care is discontinuing their service and <br />he recommends that the City contract for animal control services with Anoka <br />County Humane Society. The proposed contract with Anoka County Humane <br />Society will cost the city $2,000-$3,000 less than it's present annual <br />contract with Lake Animal Care but Anoka County is not a 24 hour service; <br />their hours of service will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7 days a week. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember $orteberg and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to <br />authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into an agreement with <br />the Anoka County Humane Society for animal control services. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #10; Rum River/County Road #116 Bridge: <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that he has reviewed current and future tax increment <br />revenues and debt service and that analysis indicates that Ramsey can <br />City Council/September 22, 1987 <br /> <br />Page 14 of 18 <br /> <br /> <br />