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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1975 pg. 1 Meeting called to order at 7:32 PM by Mayor Eder. Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott e Councilwoman Lyons. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller and Counsel Raleigh. Police Protection:N.Lyall appeared representing the City of Lake Elmo Police Committee. The committee made a recent sample test to determine the feelings of the citizens regarding the addition of another police officer. The result of this sampling shows no change since the last report of September 1974. Mr. Lyall reported that the new sheriffs car for use in Lake Elmo will have permanent Lake Elmo markings. Clerk instructed to send a letter to all members of the Police Committee expressing the appreciation of the council for their efforts. Mayor recessed the Council Meeting in favor of the Helmo Ave.Assessment Hearing. Mayor reconvened the assessment hearing at 7:59 PM. Counsel reported that discussion with county engineer revealed that a precedent had been set in the case of county assistance on roads in Woodbury and Forest Lake. The percent participation in the case of Woodbury was 13.15%. An application for county assistance should be prepared and turned over to County Board Member Schaefer and to County Engineer Swanson before the next County Board Meeting March 17,1975. Councilman Shervheim presented a report of a meeting between himself and Councilman Pott. They were split on opinion with one recommending a 90- 10 split and the other in favor of 100% assessment.(Report on file) Mayor Eder called for further comments; there being none the hearing was declared closed at 8:32 PM. Mayor reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:32 PM. Helmo Ave. Motion by Councilman Shervheim second by Councilwoman Lyons that the Helmo Ave. Assessment be taken under advisement. When a decision on assessment levels is to be finalized all interested persons will be advised so they can be present at the meeting. Carried 5-0. Councilman Shervheim submitted Resolution R75-7 that application for county assistance be prepared asking for 20% of the assessable cost. A representative of Lake Elmo to be present at the county board meeting to support application and explain request. Seconded by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried 5-0. Park Bond Advance Funding:Steve Mattson advised that the bond market is changing and may not be favorable to advance funding at this time. Also that the new schedule advancing payment to start in September of 1975 and paid semi-annually in February and August would result in a saving of $88,000 to 90,000 if we can sell. If sale is approved and we get a good bid cost to Lake Elmo would be about $500. If no bids are received, there will be no costs to the City of Lake Elmo. Councilman Abercrombie submitted Resolution R75-8 authorizing Duran and Moody (fiscal agents) to proceed with advance funding and asked for council confirmation. Second by Councilman Shervheim. All members voted in favor except Mayor Eder who abstained. Carried 4-0. Mr. Mattson advised that he would keep the council posted on all developments and would have a recommendation out for March 18 mtg.