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September 11, 2002. The only amendments made to the 2002 action included Resolution language recognizing Lake Elmo's concerns with maintaining rural character, and direction to the Chair and Regional Administrator to restart efforts to reach a settlement of these matters with the City that is satisfactory to both parties. The Record was closed and further statements from the Public were not entertained by the Met Council Chair. Mr. Dillerud indicated that he, and Mayor Hunt was invited by Chair Bell to meet with him, Regional Administrator Weaver, and District 12 Met Council Rep Georgecas for one hour on April 21 in this regard. Dick Knowlin, Attorney with Lindquist and Vennum, stated he was disappointed in the proceedings with the Met Council on April 801. The City's legal option at this point is to appeal the Met Council's decision to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. That appeal must be made within 30 days of April 8 and presentation of briefs and arguments would cost between $30,000 and $50,000. Mr. Knowlin stated the court of appeals is not supposed to give weight to the Met Council's decision that is typically given to an administrative body's decision. This was hotly debated by the Legislature in 1976. The record is full of information favorable to Lake Elmo's cause. As you consider what to do, Attorney Knowlin said, it needs to be very clear; if the Met Council prevails Lake Elmo will have to construct a sewer system. Lake Elmo would be looking at a project that would cost nearly $18 million. Council member Dunn said she was told by Met Council members that their recent decision to uphold Administrative Law Judge George Beck's opinion and the former council's decision was made on staff recommendation. Mayor Hunt added that is the same staff that advised the former Met Council. Mr. Knowlin said that starting this litigation does not preclude Lake Elmo from continuing discussions with the Met Council to try to reach a compromise. M/SIP DeLapp/Dunn - to direct the attorneys of Lindquist and Vennum to appeal the Met Council matter to the Court of Appeals; and direct the Mayor and Acting Administrator to attend the meeting with the Met Council on April 21. (Motion passed 4-0.) C. Madden Firm Investigative Report The Acting Administrator advised in mid -March that the report investigation and report being prepared for the City Council by the Madden Law Firm would be available by April 1, or more likely April 15. The City was recently notified that the Madden report will not be provided until April 23, 2003. D. Stop Sign at Highlands TraiUHytrail Intersection The Council asked the City Engineer to look into some options to redesign the road to control speed and to allow parking on both sides of the street as an alternative to the recently installed stop sign at Highlands Trail. This agenda item will be placed as a high priority on the May 6�' Council meeting. Residents in the area will be mailed an agenda. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 15, 2003