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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1975 pg. 1 Meeting called to order at 5:05PM by Mayor Eder'. Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott & Councilwoman Lyons. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller (5:40 PM),Counsel Raleigh (6:20 PM) & Eng. Bonestroo. AMM: Roger Peterson made a presentation on the advantages of membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. He explained that they basicly were lobbyists. They would like to represent a greater percentage of the municipalities so that their requests will pack more punch. Presently they have 54 members or about 25% of the potential. Council advised that they would review and make a decision at the next meeting. Dues for LE is $353. Seal Coating:Two bids were received against the Lake Elmo bid notice. ].Bituminous Construction $5,958.50 2.Pine Bend Paving 6,295.50 Engineer reported that bids were within the estimates. Seal coating to in- clude 33rd, Klondike & Jamaca. Estimate calculation is based on .2 gals. of oil per sq. yd. and 20#"of aggregate per sq. yd. Item price of bid was 44t per gal. for oil and $8.35 per ton for aggregate. Engineer advised that he actually has an on job inspector who makes meas- urements on use of oil and aggregate to assure proper disbursement of mat- erial. When the job is completed actual material usage will be determined and payment will be based on that figure not on the flat bid price. Engineer advised that bidder:was competent and recommended award of bid to the low bidder. Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to award the seal coating contract to the low bidder, Bituminous Construction. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pott opposed. Eastep: Clerk advised that Municipal Code for Lake Elmo ruled out installation of any mobile home or trailer. Easteps have such a unit on Lot 2 Pabst Lake Jane 2nd Addition. PZC had recommended that Mr. Eastep file an application for a Special Use Permit. Mrs. Eastep called the city office and wanted to know what her chances were for approval since the new procedure calls for a fee of $30.00 with no assurance of success. Clerk advised her that he would discuss with the council and call back during the supper break and advise possible decision. Council advised that they would not look favor- ably on request and suggested that Mr. Eastep cancel his appointment with the planner scheduled for 9:00 AM on Wednesday August 20, 1975 and also cancel his request for a Special Use Permit. Per phone conversation with the building inspector Mr. Eastep agreed with council recommendation. Special Use Permits:City office to advise applicants of Special Use Permits that the fee is $30.00. They have no assurance that it will be approved. They can submit a written application spelling out the purpose and the details of the request and the council will advise if there is a reasonable chance for approval. Flood Report:Engineer submitted report showing current lake elevations. Long Lake N. was down from 940.23 on August 1, 1975 to 938.36, Long Lake S. from 940.16 to 938.82, Olson from 929.95 to 929.79, Deer Pond from 924.52 to 923.99, Hedges Pond from 924.03 to 923.51, Lake Jane from 922.27 to 921.80, Berschen's from 915.58 to 915.29 and Sunfish from 890.55 to 890.41 Engineer stated, based on today's readings, that it was his recommendation to stop pumping as of August 21, 1975. This is the date our contract for pumping equipment runs out with Moretrench and Sub Soil.