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storm water and septic issues, thereby complying with the Commission direction. Attorney Filla noted that the City had approved the parking configuration in the past. Ed Gorman, applicant, indicated the mound of dirt will be used to elevate the rear parking area with the remaining dirt removed. Council member Dunn stated the site plan looks nice, but she is concerned about surface water in this area. She asked if Mr. Gorman could fix the light shining on the flag so it does not light up her bedroom window. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to approve Section 520 site plan for site modifications and building additions to Gorman's Restaurant, per plans staff dated June 4, 2002 (Site Plan/Elevations); and July 12, 2002 (landscape island and front setback landscaping), based on approval by previous actions by the City recognizing parking along Highway 5 as existing. (Motion passed 5-0.) G. Presentation to Met Council Planner Dillerud distributed 20 pages of his response to the Met Council's 37 page report and indicated it was better that he respond point by point because the Met Council will not buy the high road. These 20 pages had taken him 15 hours to complete. The response has to be ready by July 20'. The Planner explained he was called by Senator Ann Rest, Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government, regarding a meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday where the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan is on their agenda. The City Planner reported that eighteen parties of the Met Council and three legislators will attend the bus tour. Also taking the tour will be Mary Devine -Pioneer Press, Greg Huff -Stillwater Gazette and five council members. Dean Johnston, Environmental Commission Chairman, will also be making the tour. The bus tour will include Cimarron, the Old Village, Fields 1, 50th street showing the traffic calming design and back to Lake Elmo Avenue and then to Tablyn Park, Parkview Estates, and Inwood Avenue showing them Eagle Point Business Park and down to the service road. Planner Dillerud will narrate tour. The City Administrator and Mayor will welcome the visitors. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Finance Director The City Administrator reported Bill Omdahl, the new Finance Director, has accepted a position with the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Mr. Omdahl shared some observations with her regarding the finance department. His observation was the majority of the work is data entry. M/S/ Annstrong/Siedow - to direct staff to make an offer for the Finance Director position to Abigail Grenfell. Administrator Kueffner recommended Tom Bouthilet for the position, who was endorsed by the Auditing firm and Bill Omdahl. Planner Dillerud voiced his concerns with the two LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 16, 2002