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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 21, 2009 4 Mayor Johnston, who lives in that area, saw a real need for such a trail especially along the lake between 50th Street and Highlands Trail. Council members were concerned with the high cost of the project. The Council asked the park commission to weigh in on the issue at its August 17th meeting and directed City Engineer Jack Griffin to bring more detailed cost estimate to the City Council on August 18 or September 1. City Administrator Search Council Member Emmons cannot make the Springsted meeting proposed for August 4th. Staff will contact Sharon Klumpp, Springsted asking if the meeting can be rescheduled to August 11th or 18th . Budget: The Council will discuss the budget beginning at the August 11th work session. City Administrator’s Report: Craig Dawson reported there will be a meeting on August 19th, 6:30 p.m., Washington County Court House to discuss concerns on the Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue reconstruction project with the City of Grant and Washington County. Agenda packets will be sent out by County staff two weeks before the meeting. Craig Dawson reported the MPCA representatives will be at the August 4th Council meeting to update the excavating of the Washington County landfill and answer questions. The Council meeting was recessed at 9:23 p.m.. Executive Session: Mayor Johnston convened the City Council in executive session at 9:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss litigation in the case of the City of Lake Elmo vs. Linda Hardy. The executive session concluded at 9:37 p.m. Present: Mayor Johnston; Council Members DeLapp, Emmons, Park, and Smith; City Attorney Snyder; Interim City Administrator Dawson; Planning Director Klatt; and Planning Consultant Gozola. Mayor Johnston reconvened the Council in regular session, and declared the meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.