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LAKE ELMO 0I17 COUNCIL MEETT.NG, NOVEMHER 61 1979 -7- ]OPWY GRANT WORKSHOP: The Administrator will attend this workshop. The City may be elibible for a grant to study and solve related energy problems. DEMONTREVILLE PARK WALKWAY: Morgan is meeting with Derrick November 7 on this. DRAINAGE .EASEMENT VACATION -. DEMONTREVILLE HIGHLANDS 5tb ADDITION: The DNR wants to purchase the rearing pond end the easements through lots 11 2, 5, and 6 in the 5th Addition. Derrick is requesting the City vacate their drainage easement rights so the DNR can buy the property. The state wants the rearing pond end use the easements to back up the water from the pond when necessary. The Administrator reviewed a letter from the state saying they will reserve the City's drainage rights and will cause no further obstruction in that area. The Council has reservations concerning vacation of these easements. The Administrator will send a letter to the state and ask if they would consider a long term lease. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to set a Public Hearing for Drainage Easement Vacation in Demontreville Highlands 5th Addition, for December 4. 1979, at 8 p.m. Motion carried 5q0. Armstrong recommended costs for this vacation be sustained by the petitioner. PARK SHELTER: Morgan got two estimates for specs on the park shelter. One is for $19000 and the other is $200 with consultation billed at $13.50/hr. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to accept th,e $200, plus $13.50/hr estimate to d raw up the architectural plans for the park shelter. Motion carried 5-0, TAX EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM: Morgan explained the tax equivalency program -as it relates to the Regional Park. He would like the City to ask the County for an accounting of this program, and see if Lake Umo is receiving its fair share. The Administrator will contact the County and request an accounting. CIVIL DEI NSE: The Administrator will contact Don Mehsikomer and check on the status of the Civil Defense Program. SKI TRAIL: Johnson moved, seconded by Morgan, to pass Resolution 79-51 stating the City will operate a cross-country ski trail in Sunfish Park and apply for a DNR grant. Motion carried 5-0. TRAIL GROOMING: The County has purdhased a trail groomer and has agreed to groom the City's cross-country ski trails at the rate of the grant reimbursement. The cost to the City would be $1.70 per hour (10% of total). Morgan moved, seconded by Armstrong, to have the City enter into an agreement with Washington County for grooming ski trails once a week, for approximately two hours per week. ;orrection 11/20/79 - based on the rates the DN.R reimbursed the City for. Motion slete-based on the rates th(arried. 5-0. M reimbursed the City for.