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Gloria Knoblauch, 9181 3 Vi Street, reviewed the Washington County policy on provision for library facilities, rent versus building. The Lake Elmo Library ad hoc committee would like to rent a booth at the Washington County Fair to obtain signatures on a petition for saving the library. The cost would be $250 for a booth plus liability insurance. M/S/P Johnston/Siedow — to direct the Lake Elmo Library ad hoc Committee to check on availability of space at the Washington County Fair and authorize $250 for the City to rent for their own purpose. (Motion passed 4-0.) Mark Kimbell, Lily Avenue resident, asked why the Council felt they had to hire a mediator at a cost of $6,000. He urged the Council to rethink about other ways rather than spending public funds. Mayor Hunt responded the Council has different philosophies and felt it was important to the City to find out why we have these disagreements. It is not an uncommon thing to have facilitated retreats. The public meeting is open to anyone. Council member DeLapp indicated the Council has a variety of backgrounds and doesn't hurt to handle meetings more professionally. The issue is more with the approach. Council member Johnston said he sees it as teamwork, some issues require 4 votes out of 5 as in litigation with the Met Council, and we need help to come up with moving. Council member Siedow stated the retreat is because we don't get along. In his opinion, it is money well spent and is in the best interest of the City. B. Proposal for Regulation of Motorized Recreational Vehicles Todd Williams, 3025 Lake Elmo Avenue, indicated his interest in the City adopting amendments to the City Code to enhance the regulation of motorized recreational vehicles within the City. Such vehicles would include snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles and dirt bikes. The proposed amendments would modify those regulations now found in Section 1010 of the City Code as follows: 1. Allow use of such vehicles only on parcels of greater than 5 acres area. 2. Change the permitted hours of use from the present 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with 100 feet of any residence to between 10:00 a.m, and 5:00 p.m. anywhere in the City. 3. Prohibit use within 150 feet of any property line. The Acting Administrator explained that, given the magnitude of the proposed modifications, he would suggest broader resident input be solicited before any ordinance amendments are adopted. Council member Siedow indicated he thought the proposed regulations were too restrictive. The Council was in favor of passing the proposed regulations to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 2003