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City of Lake Elmo City Council Minutes, May 15, 1979 -2- COUNCIL REPORTS: Morgan reported the cost of fencing the Lion's Park ball field with chain link fence will be about $2.,400. The money has been appropriated from the Park Fund. Pott suggested the City Council approve the 1.979 Park Fund Budget. This will be taken up at the next meeting. DINNER BREAK: Ben's Elmo Inn - 6:30 to 7:30 PUBLIC INQUIRIES: A, Lake Elmo Baptist Church - Jack Holmes of Vanman Construction and Bill Hargess, Lake Elmo Baptist Church presented the plans for Phase I. They requested the Council inform them of any conditions or additions needed for final approval. The driveway landing to the north was questioned, also the type and size of trees used for screening, Mr. Holmes indicated the building may be moved to the east. If this is done approval will have to be given. Armstrong moved, Morgan seconded, to approve the plan with the provision the driveway landing meet the spec- ifications drawn by the engineer; trees are to be large enough to provide immediate screening. If the building is moved from the proposed site plan, it will be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.. Motion carried 4-0. B. Racquet Ball Court - Charles Gifford and Robert Wagner The proposed structure was reviewed by the Council. Mr. Gifford has secured an easement from Mr. Holiday, the adjoining property owner, for additional drainfield area. The property is not large enough to show two drainfield sites, The engineer questioned the ponding in the high- way right-of-way. The Council agreed on the concept; but suggested Mr. Gifford consider purchasing additional prop- erty for a second drainfield and ponding. It was recommended Mr. Gifford meet with the engineer and sewer inspector to discuss the drainage and septic questions. C. Gilbert Meyer - City Lot - The City has a 50' x 65' piece of land on Lake Elmo Avenue that is in front of the Meyer parcel. Mr. Meyer disires to sell his parcel and is requesting the City include their piece. Mayor Armstrong suggested the City have their parcel appraised at the same time as Meyers. The cost can be split based on square footage or on the value of the City parcel. The city will consider selling the piece after the ap- praisal and when a buyer approaches the City. D. Cash Values- Park Donations - The Administrators memo of May 8',, 979, outlines the park donations received, and par], donations proposed under the new percentage formula. Previously, park donations for Springborn's Green Acres, Eden Park II, and Tri-Star Addition, were miscalculated under Green Acre valuation. Armstrong moved, Morgan seconded that the new formula be applied to Springborn's Green Acres, Eden Park II, and Tri-Star Addition, per Administrators memo of May 8, 1979, to the higher of the following: