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what the Parks Commission recommended and what the plan is for the Park in the Tana Ridge development, and will meet with the developer's representative, Tim Freeman. He reported a little league group was working to improve Pebble Park; he is sending our RFP's for Lion's Playground. Councilor Armstrong asked if the tennis court surface at Tablyn Park was scheduled, but not completed for re -surfacing, to which Supervisor Bouthilet replied, "No." 7.0 May Building Permit Fees Update: Jim McNamara Building Official McNamara reviewed the May 1, - May 31, 2000 Building Permit fees. He suggested information regarding new home starts in Lake Elmo may be of interest to readers of the City newsletter, and said he would coordinate this with the editor. City Engineer's Report 8.A 25`s Street & Lisbon Avenue Vacation Resolution (Postpone to July 18, 2000) (Enter kwrcgaz'ung this issue re vk&June 19, 2000 f rma A=nq Scott McDonald) 8.B Wastewater System Design Basis for Lots 2, 3, & 4, Block 2, DeMontreville Highlands, Third Addition. Engineer Prew stated that when the original plat for this subdivision was filed, groundwater testing was completed at the site, and the lots did not meet the code requirements. He explained the developer requested installing mound systems, but the request was denied, and subsequently, State Code changed, and alternate septic system designs are now permitted. The City Council took no action on this issue because Lake Elmo Code currently allows wetland treatment systems. The City Attorney will prepare language that would appear on deeds of conveyance advising purchasers that wetland treatments systems are allowed in the City and on this site. 8.0 Adoption of Performance Based Septic System Ordinance M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow — to adopt Ordinance 9755, whereby Minnesota Rules, part 7080.0179 is incorporated by reference into the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion Passed 5.0). 9. Planning, Land Use & Zoning 9.A Approve Sign Variance Appeal — Leslie's Floor Decor Councilmember DeLapp said he disagrees with the findings of fact presented by the applicant. He pointed out that the lot is smaller than other downtown businesses — why the need for a larger sign; applicant chose to change the sign; 10 variances to the applicant; does not know what the hardship is; people have different sensitivities, and the sign ordinance is meant for sight sensitive people & Lake Elmo people are more sensitive than people from other cities. Lake Elmo City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 20, 2000 page 5