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B. Introduction of New Fire Chief, Fire Department Election There was election of officers at the Fire Department's January 18, 2000 meeting. Our code (Section 215.01) states that the Council must approve all members, including the Chief and Assistant Chiefs and should include Captains. Administrator Kueffner explained she would like to look into a couple of issues and asked that these appointments be postponed until the February 15 Council meeting. She requested the appointment of Greg Malmquist, as interim Fire Chief, be made until ratified at the 151" meeting. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to postpone consideration of certification of election results for officers at the Fire Dept's January 18 meeting. (Motion passed 5-0.) M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn —to appoint Greg Malmquist as interim Fire Chief until the February 15" council meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Street Light at CSAH19 and CSAH10 Washington County will be installing a street light on the existing pole at the entrance to the Regional Park In accordance with the County's Cost Participation policy, Lake Elmo will pick up the cost of electricity and maintenance. That amount is estimated to be approximately $30 per month. Council discussion followed: Council member DeLapp wouldn't support any more money than the percentage of residents that use the road. Council member Dunn indicated it was Washington County that installed the divided highway and put in rumble strips, which was effective at that time. She had a concern on the County changing policy in mid stream. She would like to know where the light is proposed, the height, and canopy size. Council member Armstrong thought the installation of a light would be good, but we didn't ask for the regional park, which is used by the entire metro area so the County should pay the fees. M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to support the placement of a light on the existing pole at the entrance to the Regional Park as long as it meets the Lake Elmo lightning ordinance and Washington County pays the ongoing electricity and maintenance fees. (Motion passed 5-0.) 1999 Traffic Signal Ranking/Proposed Traffic signal and Safety Improvements for 2000 The Council expressed their disappointment in that the County had moved back a year the installation of a light at Highway 36 and CSAH17 to accommodate a light as CSAH13 and 10. The Washington County Deputies and the Lake Elmo Fire Dept. strongly supported the installation of a light at Hwy 36 and CSAH17. M/S/P Armstrong/Dunn - to send a letter to Washington County Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek, Washington County Transportation representatives, Marc Huginen, Met.Council, inviting them to a Council workshop at 6 p.m. to discuss what they are proposing for Hwy 36 and CSAH17, to let them know the light needs to be installed as soon as possible before more accidents happen. By then we will have the updated counts. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Resolution 11-18-00-01 Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission Opposition to Senate File 2133 and House File 2137 Ginney Holder, Lake Elmo's representative on the Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission, reported there are two bills in front of the legislature changing who has authority of cable, locally. The bill changes the responsibilities and franchise fees to the State. By passing the resolution, it states that you want to have your representation at the table. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn—to Adopt Resolution 2000-07, A Resolution Adopting Resolution No. 11-18-99-01 Adopted by the Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission on December 13, 1999 in Opposition to Senate File 2133 and House File 2137. (Motion passed 5-0.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2000