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7. MAINTENANCE/PARK S/FIREBUILDING: None 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Letter from Shafer Contracting Company The City Planner received a letter, dated December 18, 2001, from Scott Spisak, Shafer Contracting Co., responding to the City Council motion of October 16, 2001. The Council suggested inviting affected neighbors to bring in issues contrary to health, safety and welfare of the residents. Planner Dillerud indicated Shafer Contracting has taken care of concerns point out to them and are in compliance with the conditions of their CUP for mining. The City doesn't want to give the residents a false impression and false expectations that it is trying to get rid of the company. We can deal with issues contrary to health safety welfare of residents. There are 20 property owners abutting the mining pit, but probably 40-50 homes are affected. Administrator Kueffner thought the city should be better informed on how Shafer is using this pit. What can the residents expect? Council member DeLapp asked how close to the ground water table are they digging. Council member Armstrong reminded the Council that the neighbors knew Shafer Mining was there when they moved next to the property. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to invite the Shafer Mining reps and immediate affected public surrounding Shafer Mining to an informal workshop held on an off -Tuesday night either in January or February to listen to the concerns affecting their health, safety, and welfare. February. (Motion passed 5-0). 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Ordinance related to Administrative Fines, Suspension, Revocation for Sale of liquor or non -intoxicating malt liquor to minors Attorney Filla provided two ordinances that set forth the administrative fines, possible suspension, or revocation of license for the sale of liquor or non -intoxicating malt liquor to minors. Sgt. Osterman, Washington County Sheriff Dept, sent a notice to agencies requesting compliance check grant funding. Civil actions by either City or county ordinance or by application of M.S.340A.415 must be taken by the local licensing authority. By application for underage grant dollars, each community acknowledges and accepts responsibility for imposing civil penalties against failing licenses. M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp — set up a workshop at staff s discretion and to invite licensed liquor establishments and Sgt. Osterman to voice their concerns on the two ordinances relating to Administrative Fines, Suspension, Revocation for Sale of liquor or non - intoxicating malt liquor to minors. Draft ordinances will be sent to each liquor establishment. (Motion passed 5-0). 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 2, 2002