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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 15, 2005 6 B. Appointments to Regional Park Comprehensive Planning Committee Jim Lugar, Director for the Regional Park, met with the city administrator to discuss the need to develop a new comprehensive plan for the park. He asked that the City appoint two committee representatives so the City’s interest would be represented. Three individuals agreed to participate should the Council decide to select them for this purpose, Sue Dunn, Margaret Carlson and Bob Schumacher. M/S/P Johnson/Conlin - to appoint Margaret Carlson and Bob Schumacher, with Susan Dunn as backup as committee representatives to the Regional Park Comprehensive Planning Committee. (Motion passed 5-0). 7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: A. Update on Building Department Activities: Jim McNamara The Building Official reported there were no residential or commercial building permits issued in the month of February. He will be attending a radon seminar presented by the State of MN next week. 8. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT A. Ordinance No. 97-152:Installation of Stop Sign at the Intersection of Highlands Trail and Hilltop Avenue The City Engineer and Public Works Supervisor reviewed the request for a stop sign on west bound Highland Trail at Hilltop Avenue. They recommended a stop sign be installed due to the limited sight distance due to surrounding landscaping and the topography. At the March 8th Council Committee workshop, the Council asked staff to invite surrounding property owners for their input. Mike Moss said he was not opposed to the stop sign, but caution neighbors it could be creating more of a hazard because it is a false sense of safety for children. He has seen drivers, who are residents, drive down the hill very fast. Maybe it should be a 3-way stop and install speed bumps. Dave Bendel said he petitioned for the stop sign for safety reasons. He has three children and worries about their safety because he himself has been close to getting hit at least six times. Council member Johnson noted the stop sign may help provide accountability and enforceability. M/S/P Johnson/Smith - to adopt Ordinance No. 97-152, Approving Installation of a Stop Sign at the Intersection of Highlands Trail and Hilltop Avenue. (Motion passed 5-0)