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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1975 pg. 1 Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by Mayor Eder. Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott & Councilwoman Lyons. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh and Engineers Bonestroo & Noyes. AMM: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie that Lake Elmo become a member of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the fiscal year thru May 31, 1976 on a trial basis at a cost of $353.00. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilwoman Lyons opposed and Councilman Pott not avail- able when the vote was taken. Recessed at 6:30 PM. Meeting Reconvened at 7:30 PM. 3M EIS: Mayor advised that City of Oakdale has scheduled a meeting on the 3M EIS for October 1, 1975 at Tartan High School. As many members of the council and of the PZC as are available should try to attend. Drainage Pipe: There are 75-80 lengths of irrigation pipe, 8' x 20', on site in flood area. 2/3 of the pipe are aluminum the other 1/3 are steel. Moulton has offered to sell the pipe at $1.75 per foot. Council to consider the pur- chase of the aluminum pipe. Engineer Noyes will contact Mouton and advise them to pick up the steel pipe as we will not purchase them. Pebble Park:Councilman Shervheim reported that the Park Advisory Board has negotiated a contract with the 682nd Engineer Battalian of the US Army to conduct a two day training program (Sept. 27 & 28, 1975) at Pebble Parkand this will accomplish most of the rough grading to continue development of the park. Operation will consist of 20 operating hours over the two day session. The only cost to the City of Lake Elmo is for the fuel required to run the equipment. One additional obligation is to furnish protection for the equipment when not in use. Park Advisory Board is handling this arrangement. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing Mayor and clerk to sign contract with the 682nd Engineer Battalion of the US Army for theSept.27-28, 1975 training manuevers. Carried 5-0. Park Advisory Board is eager to get entrance to Sunfish Lake Park completed. NSP Gasline:Mr. G. Wallace asked if everything was done to correct damages caused by installation of the new gas main. He advised, and it has been confirmed by letter, that NSP will share 50-50 in the cost of sealcoating 33rd Street N. Total cost $1,220, NSP share $610. Check will be sent shortly. Mr. Wallace arranged with Engineer Bonestroo for a time to meet and make final inspection. Lehmann Mushroom:Seven residents, headed by Mrs. Letorneau, appeared before the council to complain about the odor coming from the Lehmann Mushroom Farm. It is most noticeable on weekends and particularly when the wind is from the South. Discussion has taken place with the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) buth they advised Mrs. Letourneau that they could do nothing until the city has taken some action. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie authorizing counsel to send letter to Cimarron suggesting that they take action against Lehmann's as an affected property owner since the problem adversely effects theor tennants. Secondly to authorize the mayor to request the PCA to supply the expertise to determine what is causing the problem and what is the solution. Carried 5-0. A reply should be available at the next council meeting, October 7, 1975.