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I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I landfill but it is still insufficient to satisfy himself. ~e City has oor~itted to the develot~ent of an airport; succeeded in reoodification of ordinances which should lead to greater organization and more effectivity; received a bond rating improve~ent to A1 which speaks well for the City and it's past administrators. Mayor Heitman stated that prior to his camI~ign he stated that o~mmunication is important; he stil] feels cx~mmunication is important and that there is more that can be done to improve ~,u.unications between Council and citizens. [~or Heihman stated that the landfill is still a problen and without appropriate legislation, Rams~y will not have the safeguards and assistance it needs as a host oo~nunity. With respect to the airport, Council has indicated willingness to commit approximately $500,000 of City money to airport develol~ent; this warrants the taxpayers involve~ent. Mayor Heitman enoourages the citizens to get involved and let their voices be heard. M~yor Beitman stated that he would like to see more aggressive enforc~,ent of ordinances on the books; it is up to Council, as residents, to make sure those ordinances are enforced appropriately. [~or Heitman stated that he wants to maintain a realistic approach to the services and desires of the citizens. [~yor Heit~an stated that it takes Council and citizen involv~ent to make this goverr~ent effective. {%ar~ Ii: An~_aranc~ 1~_ Senator Gre~ Senator Dahl stated that the 1986 legislative session will not be an easy one; there is a State deficit of $700,000,000 but because of a 'rainy day' fund that was established, the State will only have to deal with a shortfall of :,~400,000,000. Senator Dahl stated that he has made a commitment to deal with deficit without raising taxes or cutting education aids. Senator Dab/ stated that he is aware of Ramsey's concerns regarding the landfill; it has been his Privilege to work for a strong Superfund; and he voted to resist all amendments to weaken the Superfund in the last legislative session. With respect to the Rum River Bridge Crossing, Senator Dab/ stated that it is difficult to obtain special legislation for funds for a specific highway but he does have a 9ood working relationship with the C(~missioner of the De~rtment of Transportation and he is willing to meet with him regarding this matter. Senator Dahl stated that he was the chief author of the 'Lemon New Car Bill' and he wants to see those same Protections Provided for used car buyers. Senator Dahl stated that he is also working on legislation to assist farmers as the Federal Farm Bill was less than hoped for. Senator Dohl stated that he is researching a progra~ whereby State revenues that do not have to be spent in~m~liately could be deposited in rural banks with the understanding that those funds be used to make short term operating loans to farmers. Senator Dahl stated that he is also working on: legislation to prohibit merchants from addin9 a surcharge to credit card purchases, encouraging pension fund investiment, establishing a Minnesota 'C' Capital Fund to assist businesses in getting started, park legislation in Anoka County, bank legislation, watershed board legislation, cleaning up Crooked Lake and storm shelters and tie-downs for mobile home residences. Senator Dahl stated that he hopes the Positive relationship between he and Ramsey will continue in the 1986 Legislative Session and he will work to address Ramsey's concerns. Councilm~mber Reimann referred to Senator Dahls mention of a program to deposit State money with rural banks and inquired as to the consequences if the State does not get paid back. January 28, 1986 Page 5 of 18