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COMBINED NORTHERN COMMUNITIES MEETING AT ANDOVER March 26, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mr. Minder. He said we did not have a quorum and we can either discuss the by- laws or discuss other things of interest to those present. Mr. Rither said he did not think we should discuss the by-laws. Mr. Cox said he thought we should send a letter to the other communi- ties concerning the by-laws indicating that there were items for discussion. He feels the $200 is too much money for dues. It should be emphasized that th?se by-laws are just a suggestion. He also has a communication £o~r. the~North Anoka League of Munici- palities. They would like to have a meeting with the communities in Chuck Weaver's area. If they are having a meeting in~LChuck's area, Mr. Frank Larkin would like to attend such a meeting, ~78- 6659. He would like to discuss community problems. Dakota and Carver are discussing ceceding from the Metro Council. If the people here would like to have him discuss this, he would go ahead and set up such a meeting. There will be an open meeting with Chuck Weaver and Marcia Bennett of the MC at Greenhaven at 8:00 p.m.. There will he a meeting April 9th with Tom Mangan, Gerald Anderson and John Clawson at Andover for all the North Anoka Muni- cipalities for discussing the MC. There are 20 days left of the legislative session. Mr. Clawson thought they should combine these meetings at Greenhaven on April 9th. Mr. Minder asked Mr. Clawson to discuss communities to receive gross earnings taxes back from the State. $~6,000,000 in 1976. This is an attempt to keep down property taxes, etc. Cambridge went up 300%. City of Anoka would get $150,000, East Bethel $13, 900, Ham Lake around $8,000, Andover $13,600 and Ramsey $11,500. This will be proposed in the Governor's budget. Fridley would get $500,000 because of the amount of railroad trackage they have. Mr. Schneider asked about the stadium referendum. Mr. Clawson stated he doesn't think the Legislature would pass it this year. Discussion on disease control among the shade trees. Mr. Cox asked if nothing was being discussed about reforestration. Mr. Clawson said $2,000,O00 would be for cutting down, chopping up and hauling away. The rest is for training tree inspectors. Mr. Clawson said there is a bill coming up on Metro Land Use. Mr. Clawson said power is moving back from the federal government to St. Paul and from St. Paul back to the local governments. Mr. Ed. Fields: In regard to scenic easement, what would make it more palatable? How do they handle this? There are five communi- ties involved on the Rum River. How does the County go about this? Repealed park act and scenic easement is an amendment to this act to give Anoka County the power. He favors local municipalities having control. Good communication and informed consent of muni- cipalities is very necessary. What can the County do if the local