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land value of $15,000 per acre. Staff recommended that the park dedication fee be based on the appraisal's recommendation of $15,000 per acre. Mark Vargo, representing Rehbein Co, reiterated what their appraiser, Mr. Dahlen, stated at the last Council meeting land value of $13,500 per acre. M/S/P Armstrong/Dunn — to accept the appraisal of Scott Renne for Wildflowers Shore with the land value of $15,000 per acre. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Update on Meeting with Washington County Board of Commissioners The City did not dispute the traffic at the intersection of County Road 13/10 needs controlling, but proposed an alternative of a roundabout, which is more in keeping with maintaining the City's rural atmosphere. The Commissioners thought a roundabout was an innovative idea, but who would be responsible for funding and conducting a safety study of the roundabout alternative. Council members Hunt and Armstrong will attend a workshop on other street items on Wednesday at 1:30 with Don Wiesnewski and Doug Fisher. A suggestion was made to take Washington County's study they are using for the area and have TKDA interpret report. C. Advertising in City Newsletter At the budget public hearing the Council discussed the appropriateness of advertising in our City Newsletter. Advertising was originally suggested to help offset the cost of preparing, printing, and distribution the Newsletter, but was done with a condition for review. The newsletter editor provided a memo showing prepaid advertisements until April, 2001. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to look into the status of printing and advertising in the City's newsletter the first of the year when year-end final costs will be available. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Street Lighting The City does not pay out of City funds for streetlights on private property per Finance Director Banister. The City should only consider lights if it affects health, safety and welfare of residents. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2000 8