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Regular Meeting March 28, 1977 Page 2 March 9, 1977, Special meeting. MOTION by Mickelson, Seconded by Reimann to accept the minutes of the special meeting of March 9, 1977 as mailed out. 5 Ayes Presented by Nereson Mayor Cox Presented LETTERS & COMMUNICATIONS League of MN Cities requesting candidates for officers and directors of the league. Appointment will be at the June 9, 1977, annual meeting in Rochester. Suggestions are to be forwarded to the nominating committee. Letter from Congressman Oberstar's office relating to his trip back to MN this last weekend for groundbreaking ceremunies in Anoka County. Communication from Department of Commerce explaining the draw~.down procedure and letter of credit on EDA project. The City received two responses to Resolution No. 33, investigation on ramifications of regional governments. One from Governor Perpich's office acknowledging receipt of the resolution and one from John Clawson regarding the same. Mrs. Jean James stated that some months ago she asked on behalf of the Anoka County Historical Society for permission to microfilm Ramsey's records. She presented the City with a roll of the microfilm with 85 years of Ramsey history on it. She said the Historical Society has a microfilm reader and anytime anyone would like to view the microfilm they are free to stop in. Mayor Cox asked if the Historical Society is still planning to take over the old City Hall building. Mrs. James answered, yes Mayor Cox announced that the city held a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday. He said Ramsey is the first in MN to have the groundbreaking on this grant and second or third in the whole U.S. A letter in regard to scheduling of meetings for the Rum River Plan, April 7, at Bunker Hills activity Center. Mayor Cox said the application for grant is in Washington for the new bridge crossing and he wants to insure that the Rum River Plan doesn't interfere with the proposed bridge. Mr. Nereson said he spoke to Mr. Humout'h and asked what could be done in regard to the bridge proposal and Mr. Humouth is aware of it and doesn't see any big problem with it and will reemphasize it at the hearings. Joan Thunnel announced that Ramsey Fun Day is scheduledfor May 22, 1977, Saturday from 1 to 5 P.M.. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will offer carnival games and saddle club will sponsor pony rides. She asked if Councilmen would be willing to help in the pie eating and egg throwing contests. Mayor Cox said the Councilmen would have to make individual commitments but they could advertise a meeting and meet as a group to organize to help with the contests.