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Building Official/Code Enk..:ement Officer McNamara reported than new home starts in Lake <br />Elmo have been aggressive, and he has issued building permits for two new Open Space Residential <br />Developments, Meyer's Pineridge and The Fields of St. Croix -Second Addition. <br />7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT <br />A. Helmo Avenue Extension <br />City Engineer Prew reviewed his March 14, 2000 memorandum relating to the Oakdale-Helmo <br />Avenue Extension. <br />M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - to adopt Resolution 2000-09 designating a portion of Helmo <br />Avenue as a Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street. <br />(Motion Passed 4.0). <br />S. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING <br />A. APT Water Tower Lease <br />Administrator Kueffner explained the City received a request from ATP (Aerial Communications) <br />for a third antenna on the City's water tower. She said she had negotiated an agreement with Aerial, <br />which is $12,000 a year for the first 5 years, with a three -percent increase each year for a total of 25 <br />years. Engineer Prew, Attorney Filla, and Superintendent Olinger had reviewed and approved the <br />plan. <br />Councilor Dunn asked if the structure would interfere with neighboring property owners, to which <br />Administrator Kueffner replied, "No." <br />Superintendent Olinger noted that Aerial relocated the 8 x 12-foot structure outside the fenced area <br />surrounding the water tower, the results being easier access for maintenance. <br />Mayor Hunt asked if the annual rent would go directly into the "water fund", to which <br />Administrator Kueffner answered, "Yes." <br />M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong - to approve the presented agreement between the City and <br />Aerial, as recommended and approved by the City Engineer, City Attorney, City <br />Administrator, and Public Works Superintendent. <br />(Motion Passed 4-0). <br />9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - NONE <br />10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS <br />A. Mayor Hunt -NONE <br />B. Council Member Dunn - NONE <br />C. Council Member Armstrong - NONE <br />D. Council Member Siedow - NONE <br />Councilor Dunn mentioned her concern regarding the densities in Open Space Residential <br />Developments. Planner Dillerud responded by saying, "If changes in the densities between the <br />