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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 1, 1980 -4- MSA Alternatives — Morgan moved, seconded by Armstrong,.to authorize expenditure of available funds to improve the 3/4 mile of road from the east or west that MSA funds will cover. *to adopt Resolution 80-20, to call a hearing on. use of MSAfunds kAmended 5/6/80 Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak to amend the motion to read,/ to blacktop the remainder of 45th Street, Julep and 47th Street to Keats Avenue and work a trade—off with property owners for additional property right—of—way in lieu of an assessment. Amendment carried 5-0. Motion, as amended, carried 5-0. DEMONTREVILLE PARKING: The Engineer reported he had made a recommendation to the County to improve the shoulder for parking; and is waiting for a response. PARK COMMISSION: A. Rate Schedule — The Park Commission recommended a revised rate schedule for use of City parks. The Council authorized Morgan and Whittaker to come up with a new schedule for the next meeting. B. Soo Line Right—ofyWay — The Park Commission recommended acquistion of this right—of—way. The Council instructed the Administrator to write a letter to the DNR supporting acquisition and development of the right—of—way through Lake Elmo and asking what provisions will be made for parking along the trail. C. Lake Elmo School — Play Equipment — Morgan reported the Park Commission recommended donating $1,000 toward park equipment at Lake Elmo School. They proposed taking $1,000 from the Jaycees Huff and Puff Days donation. Armstrong moved, seconded by Novak, to appropriate $1,000 from the Huff and Puff Days donation, received from the Jaycees, toward the purchase of play equipment at Lake Elmo School. Motion carried 5-0. D. Taber Park Tennis Court Specs — Morgan reported Tom Monette has a complete set of specs ready for bid. The specs, list of prospective bidders, and the drainage plan will be sent to the Administrator by Friday, April 4. He also stated the Park Commission will assume total responsibility for this project. E. Lawcon Grant — The Park Commission has no project proposal for use of Lawcon Funds. Development of the beach area at Sunfish Lake was suggested, if the City is willing to assume such responsibility. The Council was not in favor of developing a beach at Sunfish Park; and, suggested making no application for funds this year. OTHER COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mottaz — Clarify Position on Boat Launch, Regional Park — Mottaz again expressed concern that the wishes of Lake Elmo are going unheard by the Regional Park Committee and other groups. Decisions are being made with no consideration to what Lake Elmo wants in its community. He suggested seeking other means of being heard, possibly going,,againato the Met Council. The Administrator will contact the Met Council and see what stage the review of this plan is in.