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?age 3 April 9, 1979 Council ~ .Meeting Motion carried. Voting yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilman Cox, Councilman Reimann and Councilman Sorteberg. Voting no: None. A letter from the University of Minnesota regarding a two-day conference on underground housing, (earth sheltering) was presented and no action was taken. Mayor Gamec read a letter concerning a meeting on bridges within the County to be held at the Anoka County Commissioners Room on April 16, at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Gamec will be attending this meeting. Council received a letter from the State of Minnesota regarding National Volunteer Week, April 22 through April 28, and no action was taken. Council received a letter from the Metropolitan Council on a meeting regarding Planning and Analysis Changing to be held on April 26 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ~ .~.~, ,,., ,'. ~ ,/ Mayor Gamec Suggested a letter be forwarded to them to be read at the meeting stating that the City is not as concerned with recycling wastes as it is in getting fair share aid. Councilman Reimann reported that a meeting with Anoka's City Manager will be held on Thursday, April 12th, at 7:30 P.M. at the new fire station at which time he will receive a final report on fire protection. Councilman Cox related that he spoke to Mr. Landol Locher concerning stray dogs killing 20 of his ducks. A discussion was held regarding animal control patrol. Motion by Councilman Cox seconded by Councilman Sorteberg to authorize the City's Animal Control to patrol the area for 15 hours for a one-week period only, to see how effective the extra patrol will be. Motion carried. Voting yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilman Cox, Councilman Reimann, Councilman Sorteberg. Voting no: None. STAFF REPORTS Mayor Gamec reported that he met with County Commissioner Ed Fields regarding the bike traffic lane by the Tom Thumb Store on Ramsey Boulevard. The bridge crossing was discussed and it looks like it will be going across the Rum River south of the old Hill farm and north of the high school. Several studies are being made, one is already completed and construction possibly may be started on the bridge in the next three or four years providing all studies, surveys, etc., are completed. Also discussed were police radios. The City is entitled to two hand-held radios however, they were unable to contact the party that is supposed to have them available. Councilman Cox commented on the amount of interest earned due to Administrator Schnelle's careful watching and stated that the citizens should be appreciative of that kind of effort. Mayor Windschitl, City of Andover, was present at the meeting and spoke with concern regarding the State Aid allocations. He is seeking to organize some efforts to get action taken so that Cities like Andover and Ramsey can get a