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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 1, 2005 2 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL: A. Public Inquires Wyn John, Friends of the Library, reported that at the February 28th meeting of the Library Board, a motion to enter negotiations with the owner of the premises for leasing space at 3479 Lake Elmo Avenue was unanimously approved. The aim is to compelte these negotitaons by the next Library Board meeting on March 28. Library and Conty staff are gathering data on faiity costs to convert the spae to a suitablelibrary locaitn. Whenthe upgrade csots are kow, the Librar Board Dircto is propsosing to approach the Cit Council with a cost sharing request. As Secretary of the Friends of Lake Elmo Library, Wy John asked that this requtest be treaed suympathetically by the Coucnil.y. Add to cable meetings and book drive. Paul Ryberg, Friend of the Library, reported they will host a book drive at 3585 Laverne Avenue N., from 6 to 8 p.m. until March 19th. Items that can be used by the library will be given to the library. A book sale will be held March 19, and leftover paperbacks will be sent to military troops on active duty around the world. A silent auction may be held. Mr. Ryberg asked if the Friends of the Library meetings can be televised. B. Public Informational: (1)Water Ski Show:Joe Kiesling Joe Kiesling, Tri Lakes Association, requested Council approval of a Water Surface Use Permit for the Annual Water Ski Show on Lake Jane, August 13, 2005. The Tri-Lakes Association has secured the appropriate insurance coverage and the Sheriff’s Department will sign off on the permit pending Council approval. The Fire Department will provide an emergency permit. Mr. Kiesling explained he was asked by Sgt. Cusick to request a waiver from the Surfae Water Rules the Council asked by cusick shoreland ordinance waived for the practices and show…counterclockwise, run into sunset for a few minutes. M/S/P DeLapp/ Johnson Motion passed 5-0. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnson – to direct staff grant a temporary suspension of the rules for an event of this to change the city ordinance to waive the shoreland restrictions and no parking permit based on past favorable. (13 times) (Motion passed 5-0). (2)St. Croix Valley Area Community Family Center:Doris Karls update on needs. Continue discussion and planning around facility needs, further develop integrated program plan, seed community feedback through focus groups and community meetings, ire a project coordinator. Encouraged the city to have a person on the guidance team. Small contribution for the project coordinator position.