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CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1980 <br />-4- <br />IQmRnded ENGINEER°S REPORT- A special meeting will be scheduled for early March N80. <br />( at Grardian Angels Church, to discuss the frontage road plan and <br />2/19/80 noise barriers. <br />The Council agreed with the engineer's request to inform MNDOT of <br />City requirements for rate and volume of run—off. They will be <br />obligated to meet the City criteria to avoid future drainage problems. <br />OLD BUSINESS- A. Battle Creek Project Assessment — Administrator Whittaker <br />attended the proposed improvement meeting. The main question is how <br />this improvement will be paid for. Whittaker reviewed their letter <br />of January 16, 1980, discussing two alternatives for assessing. 500A <br />of Section 32 is in this watershed. Lake Elmo's share would be <br />$60,000 to $80,000. The Council agreed the Watershed should re— <br />evaluate the project as to total cost before making any decision <br />about assessment. <br />B. 48 Hour Parking — The Council felt that Ordinance 7904 should <br />not be res— — tricted to residential areas, and that towing fees be set <br />by resolution, at whatever the cost is. The final draft will include <br />no restriction on area and towing/storage fees will be incurred cost. <br />This will be ready for Council approval on February 19, 1980. <br />C. Heater Sale — The Council authorized the Administrator to have <br />Lake Elmo Hardwood make an offer on the heater, or if they are not <br />interested to otherwise dispose of it. <br />D. Conservancy Regulations — Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, <br />to take $1 0 from.the Planning Reserve to prepare a Wetlands <br />CProtection Ordinance. Motion carried 3-0-1. Novak abstaining. <br />E. Authority to Hire Building Inspector — The Administrator requested <br />the Council give the Committee authority to hire a Building Inspector <br />after the final interviews on Saturday, February 9. The Council <br />agreed a decision could be made after the final interviews. <br />F.. Trapping Ordinance — Mayor Armstrong read the proposed ordinance <br />banning the use of steel jawed spring traps. Several citizens asked <br />why the City wants to ban trapping. Mayor Armstrong and Councilman <br />Mottaz said they oppose trapping because of the danger to pets and <br />children and also because of Lake Elmo's proximity to the Metro area. <br />They have received many complaints from residents. <br />Dale Furestenburg spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Joel Anderson, <br />Minnesota Trappers Association, stated this ordinance is initiated <br />out of fear rather than reality of what trapping is. Paul Rice and <br />Lloyd Knutson, DNR Wardens, reviewed the laws governing trappers <br />and stated this is a legitimate means of controlling wildlife. Dan <br />Butler, Attorney Minnesota Furbearers, stated this ordinance takes <br />away a legal right given individuals by the State. Ed Nielsen, resident, <br />feels the problem is one of trespass more than trapping. He suggested <br />getting together with the DNR and redrafting the ordinance for Council <br />review. Mottaz and Armstrong still contend trapping is unnecessary <br />and inhumane, but will review a revised ordinance. Armstrong suggested <br />provisions include registration with the City, signed and dated <br />permission from property owners, a sketch of the boundaries of the <br />property, traps be marked with name and address, an educational program <br />be developed to train trappers in procedures and legal requirements, and <br />