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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2010 2 Duane Ellertson, Oakdale/Lake Elmo Historical Society rep., stated the City of Oakdale furnishes the heat, electricity, and exterior maintenance to the building which is equivalent to a $2,000 donation a year. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to contribute $500 for maintenance of the historic District 12 school house because of state budget shortfalls and direct staff to advertise the Oakdale/Lake Elmo Historical Society website in the City newsletter and Lake Elmo website. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Approval of Sunfish Lake Park Area 2 Concept Plan Carol Kriegler, Project Assistant, reported the City Council is being requested to approve a Concept Plan for Area Two of Sunfish Lake Park. The plan is intended to complement the Conservation Easement with the Minnesota Land Trust by further defining the permitted and planned improvements for this area of the park. Area Two is intended to be largely designated as a restored prairie/oak savanna area by restoring the vegetation to pre settlement times. This portion of the park is a predominantly open area consisting of approximately 20 rolling acres, is located in the southern part of the park. It has been used for agricultural purposes for the past several years. Council Member Smith asked if the vision of using this area for a family ice skating rink and warming house/interpretative center has been taken off the table for consideration. Carol Kriegler responded that the Park Commission had a very thoughtful discussion of locating an ice rink in Area Two, but because of the elevations, land is rolling not flat, sighting, construction and maintaining an ice rink would be challenging. Sunfish Lake Park West, the area to be turned back to the City following the MPCA remediation project, might possibly offer a more conducive area for a skating rink. Council Member Smith, with the support of other members, expressed a strong desire for staff and commission members to continue to explore opportunities for locating other year-round amenities, such as a non-competitive ice rink and related facilities, consistent with the natural ethic and theme of the park. Members of the Council also expressed the desire for effective screening along the park’s boundaries, and for thoughtful trail planning for enhanced views and park experiences. Staff will work with the Parks and Planning Commissions on future additional screening consideration on the Southside for Highway 5 MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to approve the Sunfish Lake Park Area Two Concept Plan prepared and approved by the Lake Elmo Park Commission on November 16, 200, as understood by the City Council. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Approve 2010 Planning Commission Work Plan Bruce Messelt, City Administrator, reported the City Council is being asked to review and accept the revised Planning Commission’s annual work plan the Commission has prepared for 2010. The primary intent of the work plan is to help prioritize the projects