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M/SIP DeLapp/Siedow - to postpone consideration of the VFW ball field light project until the proposed Old Village Neighborhood plan is completed. (Motion passed 5-0). Council member DeLapp indicated he has not seen anything to justify moving the VFW field anywhere else. Council member Siedow said he was not in favor of moving Lions nor VFW. B. Fire Department Update on Activities: Chief Malmquist Chief Malmquist reported the Dept. will have their pancake breakfast during Huff N Puff. They would have 2 or 3 crews out for National Night Out and that he would like to see the City get more involved and take a more proactive approach. M/SIP DeLapp/Dunn — to reschedule the first meeting in August to Wednesday so the Council can participate in National Night Out. (Motion passed 5-0). S. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Deer Pond Trail Drainage — Claim In 2002 the Council directed corrections to street drainage involving the property at 8206 Deer Pond Trail. Those corrections have been completed by the City at its own expense. Philip Simonet has submitted a claim for repairs to his drainfield that he advises were required as the result of the drainage problems that have not been corrected. M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp - to refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier for investigation pending outcome of granting a release of claims. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow — to Move Item 9B. to be discussed. (Motion passed 5-0). 9B. Amendments to the ATV Ordinance The Council referred a list of citizen -suggested amendments to the ATV Ordinance to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendations. The Commission considered these suggested amendments and voted 5-3 to advise the Council that the commission dos not believe that the suggested amendment to the ATV ordinance should be considered; and, that the Council should take no further action with regard to the suggested amendments. Mayor Hunt suggested that a group of concerned citizens on both sides of the issue get together and see if a compromise could be reached. The City has used a citizen group to create a compromise ordinance in the past. It reached a compromise when some residents were concerned about water skiing on local lakes. Two Residents from the Fields of St. Croix Open Space Development were in favor of some restrictions citing issues with noise and property damage. Council member Dunn pointed out the Washington County Board will consider restrictions on ATV use in county highway right of way. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2003