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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1981 COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor Eder - Highway 12, 50 MPH Speed - Mayor Eder suggested the City request Mn DOT adopt limit on Highway 12 until the highway is brought up standards. a 50 MPH speed to freeway Mottaz suggested that the City request stricter enforcement of the 55 MPH limit and that signs be posted indicating that this limit is strictly enforced. He also recommended that a letter be sent to surrounding communities indicating Lake Elmo's action and requesting they convey the same request to Mn/DOT. The Council agreed with Mottaz's suggestion and instructed the Administrator to contact the necessary agencies. Lake Elmo Speed Zone - The Council discussed the dangerous school crossing on Highway 5 for Lake Elmo Elementary. Mayor Eder asked that the Council adopt a resolution requesting the Highway Department to install a School Zone sign. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to adopt R-81-33, a Resolution requesting the State Highway Department install a "School Zone" sign indicating 20 MPH when children are present on Highway 5 in the area of Lake Elmo Elementary School. Motion carried 5-0. B. Councillor Fraser - No report C. Councillor Morgan - Midland Meadows- The developers have re- quested an extension for completion of their plat. Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan, to adopt R-81-35, a Resolution granting an extension of the Preliminary Plat for Midland Meadows for 12 months. Motion carried 5-0. Midland Meadows - Park Dedication - Morgan reviewed the Park Com- mission's recommendation that a 1 1/2 acre lot fulfill the park donation and not require additional cash. He explained the lot is a choice treed parcel with an estimated value of $28,000. The Park Commission felt that the value of the lot equalled the park donation even though it did not meet the total land requirement. The Council agreed to accept the recommendation of the Park Com- mission. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to accept the recommendation of the Park Commission and accept a 1 1/2 acre lot without requiring additional cash to fulfill the park donation for Midland Meadows. kAmended the cash value of the lot equalled the amount to read" of the park donation. Motion carried 5-0. Phere was jeneral Reid Park Survey Morgan reported that the Park Commission has agreement" no*plans to Reid Park. Fraser asked if the Commission will 5/19/81 consider a wooden wheelchair ramp when trail construction is dis- cussed. Morgan said he will pass this suggestion on to the Park Wnended Commission.* insert existing -to read"the Park Commission has no 3/19/81 existing plans"..... Councillor Morgan was excused at 10:30 p.m.