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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 15, 1980 —2— VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED — PROJECT 1006: Lake Elmo's share will be $6,000, Valley Branch Watershed District — $6,000, Washington County — $9;000, / West Lakeland — $3,000, and 3m - $6,000. Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to have Lake Elmo join the petition for Project 1006, with West Lakeland, A Washington County, and Valley Branch Watershed District, for an amount not to exceed $6,000 for Lake Elmo's share. Motion carried 3-0-1, with Morgan abstaining. Before Morgan would reconsider voting for a petition, he would like to see Valley Branch Watershed District put more effort into preventing water throughout the watershed from coming into Lake Elmo; also, some proposals projecting how potential water problems can be resolved if and when they arise. Armstrong urged Valley Branch to consider wetland storage areas and promote informing residents these areas can be removed from the tax rolls if they are retained as such. Also, all petitioners to be consulted prior to Valley Branchs° determining a method of assessment. Pott returned at 6:15 p.m. Novak would like to see Valley Branch execute their philosophy, by studying and, when possible, acquiring potential storage areas; so when the need arises, preliminary information is available. COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Park Rentals — The Council will consider the revised rate schedule at the next meeting. B. Tennis Courts and Park Shelter — These specs are now out for bid. C. Sunfish Park Gate — Morgan recommended the City negotiate with Mr. Ringwalski to continue the opening and closing of Sunfish Park gate. Morgan will talk with him. The Council had no objection. D. Seeler Property — The Administrator will call Mr. Seeler and see what the status of the land purchase is. E. CB Radios — Bids taken on the CB Radios were deemed void due to FCC Regulations on selling 23 channel equipment. New bids were secured on the salable units. Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to accept the high bid of $51.50 for the CB Radios. Motion carried 5-0. AG PRESERVE BILL: Armstrong reported this bill has been signed into law. The Administrator has contacted Representative Levi for a copy of the bill. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: The Council interviewed Mr. Dick Hesse and Mr. Leroy Forsblad. Birger Olson and Scotty Lyle will be interviewed at the next Council meeting. All candidates will be sent an application form and be interviewed before the Council makes a decision. Mr. Forsblad requested the Council install a weather warning siren at Cimarron. The Council took this under advisement. PUBLIC INQUIRIES: A. Dan Collyard — Legion Pond — Dan Collyard, resident on Legion Avenue N., asked the Council what progress has been made towards diminishing the flooding on Legion Pond. Several septic systems are threatened.