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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 4, 2004 3 Council member Johnston said he also visited the Woodbury Sports Center and made the observation that it was too dark to drive through the parking lot and was amazed how quickly the lighting fell off a short distance from the field. Council member Dunn said she was concerned with the containment of the lights and wanted to make sure they were controlled to one area. Council member DeLapp stated he will vote for approval because no one from the neighborhood came forth with objections, and it will take sometime for the old village plan to be completed. Mayor Hunt stated the residents had a chance to advise the Council of their concerns and no one came. He supported the ball field light proposal. Council member DeLapp asked that a condition be added that MUSCO lighting test and meet the foot candles shown on the drawings and have the lights turned off as soon as they are no longer necessary on the field and replaced with lower level lights for people to leave the field and get to their vehicles. Mr. Schumacher said that placing some exit lighting in the area would be an extra cost. He said he would check if exit lighting is necessary. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn – to authorize City Staff to enter into a purchase agreement with MUSCO Lighting for installation of the poles for VFW Ball Field Lights Project as detailed by the City Engineer’s letter of April 14, 2004, to accept the quote from Arcade Electric for the electrical wiring and cabinet work, and including the alternative for additional light spill control provided that the lights meet the performance specifications provided by MUSCO lighting before final payment is made, and to add alternate lighting for safe exit when lights are turned off and to acquire an easement from the Hagbergs for a utility easement. (Motion passed 4-0.) B. Update on Fire Dept. Activities: Chief Malmquist Chief Malmquist and the Lake Elmo Fire Department were in attendance to demonstrate the airpacks and masks bought with grants for each fire fighter and the new helmets purchased with raffle proceeds. The Chief announced that each firefighter has taken and passed the Firefighter II exam. Firefighters Durrow, Somner, Tremain have passed the hazardous waste materials class funded through Washington County. Fire Fighter Bruce Cohen reported the Fire Department is forming a Fire Explorer Scout Post. Post membership is open to youths who live, work, or attend school in Lake Elmo. Those interested in learning more about the Fire Explorer Scout Program are invited to an open house from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 16 at Lake Elmo Station One. Chief Malmquist asked for Council approval to remove as probationary members and place as Fire Fighters, Brian Hauser, Lee Olson, Dan Lavasseur, Steve Rutowski.