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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 02, 2013 Page 7 of 7 Council Member Nelson – no report. City Administrator Zuleger gave overview of revised workshop schedule and subject matter; delivering Minnesota Investment Fund grant to MN-DEED on Valley Cartage deal; Met with Rep. McCollum staff on ground water issues; Two properties are going to prosecution. Going to be taking a drainage tour with Planner Johnson; Working on lake issues and park issues; Working with MN Land Trust regarding Conservation Easement for Sunfish Lake Park and management plans; Park survey sub-committee is meeting. Council Member Bloyer expressed his opinion that electors had differing expectations of park use. Would like legal counsel to look at eminent domain as possible way to get land back. Council Member Smith noted the hard work done on preserving the land. She gave examples of opposing the placement of a water tower and public works building. However, she still wants the park used. She did want some active use in Area Two, and if Conservation Easement prohibits that, then it is in violation of what council intended at the time. She stated that there was supposed to be 5 acres set aside to include a skating rink, etc. It was always the intent to have the five acres used for active – would like a pavilion and picnic area. Not ever meant for area to not be used or closed off. Wants to see more people use the park. The acquisition of the land and the adoption of the easement and what options are available to alter or modify the usage was discussed. It was pointed out that amending the easement or developing a management plan were available remedies. Private and public conservation easements in the City were discussed. City Attorney Brekken reported working on property clean up action; stated he would pass on Council Member Bloyer’s comments regarding Sunfish Lake Park to City Attorney Snyder. Planning Director Klatt reported upcoming Village planning workshop involving parking standards. Planning comm. looked at Village mixed use ordinance. Preliminary plat expected soon; On 4/13 at 9AM planning webinar. City Engineer Griffin reported state Highway 5 funding program from MnDOT. This is a tight deadline, but trying to make the deadline. school crosswalk. Finance Director Bendel No report. City Clerk Bell reported that “good meetings make good minutes”; attended annual municipal clerk conference in St. Cloud; conducting research on park and lake use issues; working on a liquor license transfer; noted that there was another high school student in attendance tonight. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL _______________________________________ ATTEST: Mike Pearson, Mayor ______________________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk