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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 17, 1981 -10- CABLE TV: Mottaz moved, seconded by "Morgan, to table the cable issue until further information and study is available l Discussion: Mr. Brakemeier said he would like to submit one of the proposed applications to the Cable Board. Mayor Eder said the issue was tabled, therefore, the City will not be involved with either application. Motion carried 5-0. The Administrator said Mr. Brakemeier can submit his application to the State without City support. He will contact Vicki Long, Minnesota Cable Board, and have additional information available for the April 7 meeting. OFFICE REMODELING: The appraisal for the Meyer property on Lake Elmo Avenue should be ready within the week. Administrator Whittaker suggested that the Building Committee meet before April 7 to discuss the appraisal, size of the building and financing. Morgan opposed any use of Park Reserve Funds to finance the project. He suggested setting a dollar limit on the project before considering any of the options; and opposed additional land acquisition for a new building. Mottaz asked about the time frame concerning the purchase of Equipment Certificates. The Administrator will contact the bond consultants about the time frame. The Council agreed to hold a special meeting on March 31, at 7 p.m., if necessary. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Warning Tickets - Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan, to authorize the Administrator to spend $175 for warning tickets for Code violations for the Dog Catcher -.,and Building Inspector. Motion carried 5-0. B. Water School - Elmer Richert asked that Ken Carroll attend Basic Water School and Bob Wier attend Advanced Water School, for certification to run the City Water System. Morgan moved, seconded by Eder, to authorize $45 each, to send Ken Carroll and Bob Wier to Water School. Motion carried 5-0. C. Mn/DOT-SEELER - At the time County 212 was constructed, the County failed to deed a small triangular parcel back to the City; which, in turn, should have deeded it back to the property owner, Richard Seeler. The City Attorney recommended that the City authorize a quit- claim deed to the Seelers;... The Council agreed. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign a Cuit claim deed transferring that portion of parcel 2150 of old Highway 212 right-of-way, back to R. H. Seeler. Mr. Seeler to have the deed drawn up for the Mayor and Administrator's signature. The City will pass -through to Mr. Seeler,any expenses incurred for this transaction. Motion carried 5-0.