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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1977. Meeting called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mayor Armstrong. Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilwoman Lyons, Councilmen Shervheim, Pott and Morgan. Also Present: Counsel Raleigh, Bldg. Insp. Mueller (7:30) Pngineer. Noyes (8:12pm) and Sewer Insp. Prier (5:05-6:20). Hjelmgren SUP: A neighbor requested that she be in attendance when the Hjelmgren matter was discussed. She was informed that the item would be discussed on the agenda at-8:15. She was not informed of the agenda revision. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrona to defer action on the SUP until 8:15 p.m. --Carried 5-0. Sewer Inspector: Mr. Wier made a presentation on a new septic system ordinance and proposed amendment. The proposed ordi- nance is based on input from the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Minnesota PCA, Mr. T-7ier had attended a workshop which discussed. the proposal in detail. Ile recommends general acceptance of the ordinance but asks for modifications so that maximums expressed in our current code are not reduced. Copy of proposed ordinance on file in city office. Coordinator: Mr. Lawrence Plhittaker has been in contact with Mahtomedi. regarding salary proposal. Tle advised that the original offer of $15,000. was not adequate and asked for ad- ditional $3,000. because of cost of living in Twin City Area. Mahtomedi had negotiated an agreeable salary of $17,000. plus benefits which imuld he 1�2,0n0 to $2,500 extra per year. Time spent representing each community would be logged so a o breakdown of cost could be determined. Council Items: Fire Truck-- Councilman Pott advised that specs were now available for the new truck. Copies of spec to be distributed to council. Council has until April 251 1977 to respond relative to changes. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize clerk to proceed with request for bias based on specs submitted by fire dept. Carried 5-0. Parks--- Councilman Morgan expressed concern over responsibility for use of lights at ball field. Suggested installation of a timer; council agreed. John Mueller offered to donate a timer. An electrician will have to he hired to install. Suggested we hire same electrician that originally installed the switches sincehe. is familiar with this particular set-up. Discussion regarding well in Pebble Park. Fnaineer Frigaard agreed to go back to the contractor (Renner) and determine condition of well and tank and if it is defective that it will be repaired free of charge.