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LAKE, ELMO CITY COUNCIL, D.ECEMBER 11, 1979 —2— VALLEY BRANCH CO.NT.I.NUED: The Council questioned the status of Projects 1003 and 100h. Mr. Rosas referenced Mr. Hedges letter to the Washington County Board requesting Federal Revenue Sharing. These funds will be used to acquire storage areas; and, when this is done Valley Branch will evaluate these projects,then meet with the City about the possibility or probability of ordering these projects. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to adopt Resolution 79-56 urging.' the Washington County Board give serious consideration to putting money aside for the Valley Branch Watershed request for funds to purchase water storage sites within the District, Motion carried 4-0. Project 1005 — The Ad.mini.strator asked when the City 'could expect a determination .for. City reimbursement for Project 1005. Mr. Rosas said Valley Branch will get together with the City to discuss this. DEMONTREV_f:LLE HIGHLANDS 5th ADDITION-- PUBLIC REARING — VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT: Dennis Daly, DNR, explained the DNR cannot complete their purchase of the 'rearing pond' with Derrick Land imless dxainarn easements of the City are vacated thus giving the DNR clear title for the property. They are requesting certain wording be removed from the plat in order to accomplish the above. Once the DNR acquires the property from Derrick Al flokagd`easement will be -denoted which covers Ahd Area'whe e.'the`Ci.ty Find draanaAe easements;. the .reservation that 'this property can be used. for drainage will be put back 0106.:deed, . Mayor Armstrong closed the Public Hearin; at 005 p.m. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to adopt Resolution 79-54 Motion carried 4-0, M.ottaz requested confirmation that these drainage rights will be returned once Derrick conveys this property to the State . This was not specifically written into the resolution. The Administrator has a. letter from the State stating the City will be given bark these drainage rights. DEMONTREVILLE PARK — WALKWAY: The Council reviewed the revised deed for the park walkway. The City agrees to construct and maintain the walkway and Anne along the walkway. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan} to accepting the deed from Derrick Land Company to the City of Lake Elmo for easement rights to use said walkway as described in such deed; and the City agrees to construct and maintain a split rail fence along said easement; and,improve and maintain the walkway path with gravel. .Motion carried 4-0. LILLIE PRESS: Rav Emir'^t requested the Council consider the Washinf-ton County Review serve as Lake E1mOQ 1ega.1 newspaper. They feel they now fulfill the criteria to qualify as the legal newspaper. They have an offi.oe'in' Washington Comity And,as of January 2h,the office will have been located in the County one year. They will also send a reporter to cover meetings if appointed. Armstrong suggested Lillie provide proof of qualifying as a legal newspaper, and after the first of the ,year when the City designates its legal newspaper Lillie would be considered as of January 2h. Johnson suggested the Gazette be notified the City is considering bids for the legal newspaper l ENGINEERS REPORT: ,A. 201 Resolutions and ADDlications The Engineer has met met with the PCA, r gotten preliminary approval on the plan study and determined the cost estimates are in order.