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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 1981 -7- Cable Continued - Fraser indicated she was not ready to come to 'a --conclusion with the information, presently, available. Eder requested that Fraser bring back her original proposal. Fraser agreed provided another Council member (s) work with her in the interim; so, that a more generally acceptable proposal can be developed. The Council discussed a needs study committee, premature con- sideration of cable service, future service to the entire City with possible consequences by permitting short term service, changing technologies, and previous Council action. Eder offered to meet with Fraser and the Administator to discuss the question; and recommended asking some of the Cable Committee volunteers to help with the phoning of the cable companies. Mr. Brakemeier, service solicitor to Cimarron, suggested that these companies be asked if it would be a detriment if a short term franchise were granted for Cimarron. The Council decided Mayor Eder and Councillor Fraser should review the matter and report to the Council June 2. F. Gonservency Regulation - The Administrator reviewed the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the regulation, as amended. Eder and Morgan requested delay of action until next meeting, to affort them time to review the document with the changes. G. Fire Department Social Fund - Administrator Whittaker review�zo -tTe funds were derived and what they were spent for; and requested Council reaction to the expenditures. The Council expressed no concern on how the funds are allocated and agreed with the present accounting procedure. It was sug- gested that the fund name be changed to Discretionary Fund. The Firemen agreed. H. Sludge & Ash Disposal - Handled earlier in the meeting. I. Tennis Court Bids - One bid was received from T. A. Schifsky for resurfacing the tennis court at Lions Park. Mottaz moved, seconded by Eder, to accept the bid from T. A. Schifsky for resurfacing the tennis court at Lions Park. Motion carried 3-0. Fraser absent. J. Chain for Sunfish Park - Morgan reported that the chain across the entrance to Sunfish Park was cut. A car was seen entering the park shortly before closing, the Sheriff was notified, but was unable to locate the vehicle. Consequently the gate was / locked and the chain cut when the car came out. Morgan asked \_ the Administrator to ask the deputy to use his speaker and locate any know vehicles that are in the park after hours, to avoid this situation in the future.