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MEETING OF '1'IM SAKE ,8I.MO VILLAG CODNCTL --- September 21, 1971. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Hrookman. Presents Brookman,Friedri.ch,Wa'tson,Shervheim, Abercrombie,Park & Mehsikomer. Also present: Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo & Bldg. Insn. Friedrich. The matter of Lake Elmo -Oakdale Boundary was brought up since according to the bill passed by the legislature, if no decision is reached by Oct. 19 1971.a petition can be filed putting the matter in the bands of the district court for a decision. Counsel Raleigh and/or C. Watson were to make a final attempt and get the reaction from the Oakdale Council. Clerk pointed out that he had received the latest tabulation of residents in Cimarron and that figure added to the 1970 census brings the total population up to 4077. At the present rate of increase the Village of Lake Elmo would exceed the 5,000 population figure within the next two months. Clerk instructed to pursue the matter and. determine the method of obtaining a special census and report back to the Council. The county engineer said improper parking lines were painted on Washington County State Aid Hwy. 17 in the area of Bents Elmo Inn. Corrective action blocking out the improper markings has been completed. Clerk advised that ads have been placed; a dvertisi ng for bids on a new truck in both the Construction Bulletin and in the Stillwater Gazette. Motion by C. Watson, 2nd by C. Friedrich that a Sewer Installers License be granted to C & P Excavating of Oak Park Heights. Carried 5-0. Mr. Ken Meyer of White Adv., appeared regarding the billboard located on property intended for County Rd. 19. Sign was located in the Village without proper permits or licenses. Mr. Meyer advised that he had been in touch with the county engineer and that he was agreeable to letting the sign remain temporarily but it would have to be removed by October 1, 1972. Motion by C. Watson, 2nd by 0. Friedrich that White Adv. be allowed to maintain the sign thru Oct. 13 1972 providing they obtain the proper special use permit. If sign is to be relocated that White Adv. will submit the design and location to the Planning Commission as required by the Village Ordinance. Carried 5-0. Mr. Van Drashek of Independent School, District 832 presented to the Council the plan for an advisory board to the School Board and asked the Council to supply the name of one responsible candidate who would be willing to serve on this advisory board if selected. Several names were suggested and C. Watson delegated to contact Mr. Rodric Guindon to determine his willingness to accept such an appointment if selected. Letter regarding the Colosimo property, prepared by Counsel Raleigh, was read and approved. Clerk instructed to sign and mail to the Colosimoos. Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Watson that Counsel Raleigh check to de- termine that the final plat for Lake Jane Hills has been filed and that assessor affirm that request for reallocation of assessments has been received and been completed and the fee for this action also received. Upon receival of notification from counsel and from the assessor that everything is in order, clerk be ordered to release bond. Carried 5-0. Motion by C. Watson 2nd by C. Friedrich that clerk be instructed to write a letter of congratulations to VFW Post 5725 in Lake Elmo who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on Friday, September 24, 1971 and as part of festivities will have a mortgage burning. Motion carried 11-0 with C. Shervheim abstaining. continued--