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L,M ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 5, 1980 -5- COUNCIL REPORTS: 4. Jamaca Gate (Foxfire) - The gate has been destroyed. The Ad- ministrator contacted the School District, Fire Department and Police Department about opening the road. All three agencies would like the road opened as it provides a shorter distance and reduced time to that north section of the City. The Council discussed at length the original agreement for the gate, in- creased traffic on Jane Road N., and the main temmeproblems. One resident on Jane Road N. said he would like to see the road open, Another resident stated the safety of children in the area should be considered. Mayor Armstrong stated that since the gate was a compromise between Foxfire and residents on Jane Road N that has proved unsuccessful, the road should be blocked off permanently. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to initiate steps to completely close off Jamaca. Road so that traffic will not use that road as a, thoroghfare to Highway 36. Motion carried 1a O-l. Novak abstained. She feels the City has an obligation to provide police and fire protection quickly and efficiently wherever possible. 5. D-posit Fees - Park Shelter - A report will be ready after recent figures are available. Councillor Mottaz 1, Tri� Lakes,- pprooiation - Mottaz moved, seconded by Pott to adopt Resolution 80-51, commending the Tri-Lakes Association on their 25th Anniversary and their, outstanding service to the City of Lake Elmo, Motion carried 5-0, 2. Foxfire Pillar :Easements - Deeds are prepared and this item is on the Status Sheets, 3. Lakeshore Owners Public .Access - Mottaz recommended a meeting with all lakeshore owners to explain the new public accesses proposed, what effect they will have, what authority the City has, long term effects, etc. Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to set a, public information meeting on public accesses and water surface use, for September 18, 19809 at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Elmo School, Motion carried 5-0. The City will notify all residents in the City of this meeting. Councillor Novak - 1. Old Chairs - The .astimate to restore eight chairs from Robert Lifton, Stillwater, was $74- 75. Additional estimates will be secured. Pott moved., seconded by Morgan, to authorize up to $75 per chair for repair and refinishing. Moition carried 5-0, Councillor Pott - 1. Pavina .Tire Hall .Entrance - This item was not in- cluded in the Are Hall Addition Bid. Councillor Pott suggested three quotes be secured, Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to authorize the Administrator to get quotes on blacktopping the Fire Hall entrance. Motion carried 5-0, 2. Ehe y Priam - Energy Audits have been completed. Reports on each building are available. Major modifications will have to be budgeted for. The Administrator will assemble a review of the reports. 3. Folding Chairs - Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to purchase 46 chairs from Lake Mmo Hardwood, at $6.50 per chair. Motion carried 5-0. This will be paid for out of the Council Contingency Fund.