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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 1980 -4- 'E. Klondike Turn -around .- The County is fencing in the Park, thereby,ang ut the City's to:rn-around for the snow pjows, grader, and school buses at the end of Klondike. The Administrator recommended asking the County for the right-of-way for the turn -around; or ask that they move their fence in 100' into the park, thereby, providing an adequate turn -around for City vehicles and buses. Novak briefed the Council on her contact with the County, as the County property runs in front of their home. She suggested the City get a deed for the street that is used as a City street. The City does not have clear title to the street. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to authorize the Administrator to negotiate with.the County on placement of the fence and authorize up to $200 to cover the cost of the fence. Motion carried 4-0-1., Novak abstaining. F....Beute'f Pond - Councilman Pott reported that the new con- tractor's price is $3,500 ($1,500 less than. previously quoted). The State has responded, and are willing to participate in the cost of the project. The Engineer will inspect the old pipe,.determine what needs to be replaced, and order the pipe. The City may, be able to purchase the pipe under Washington County's contract. All work should be complete by the next meeting. ( The State and the railroad'11ave indicated they will share l in the cost. The Administrator will forward the plans to them. The Administrator informed the Council that a major portion of the Beutel Pond assessment area is in Green Acres. BUDGET RESERVES: The Council reviewed the table. A Parks Capital Projects Fund summary is not available yet. The Council generally agreed $20,000 per year is a realistic amount for. Maintenance equipment. The Council did not want the proposed plan to serve as an expenditure plan. The Council agreed that the $16,557.71, in Park Development Reserve, should be left in Reserves. All other Reserve transfers were alright with the Council. The Administrator will draft a resolution on 1981 Budget Reserves for the next meeting. FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIOS: Bruce Kuettner has three bids to purchase two band --held portable radios. Low bid i_s $1,120 per radio. This is budgeted under the Fire Department Capital Equipment Purchases for 1980. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to authorize the purchase of two hand-held radios, for the Fire Department, at a cost of $11120 each. Motion carried 5-0. BREAK C P.RELIMINARY BUDGET: Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to hold a Special Budget Meeting August 28, 1980, at 1 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The Council will meet at noon for lunch before the meeting.