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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 1981 -3- Office Plans Continued - The Council discussed the landscape design cohcept and the possiblity of adapting it into the remodeling alternative. Novak would consider looking into the proposal; but, would like to review the remodeling estimates on the present office. Mottaz did not feel either proposal addresses the real need or offers a long term solution. He favors continuing to explore alternatives that will solve the space needs on a permanent basis. Fraser felt a new building is needed. The Council will continue to review alternatives. BREAK: 9:05 RECONVENE: 9:15 B. Councillor Fraser - 1. Cable TV Fraser moved, seconded by Eder, to direct the Administrator to contact the adjacent communities that are considering cable service, and ascertain their willingness to have Lake Elmo join them and come back to the Council with their responses and conditions of participation. Discussion: Fraser said the intent of this motion is to support pursuing a franchsis for the following reasons: 1. A strong and continuing citizen support for cable TV, 2. The time is now to pursue the service since surrounding communities are actively involved in the process and because an overwhelming majority of other communities are pursuing the cable question. 3. The cost to franchise one area of the City is almost as expensive as the process of franchising the entire City. The cost is reduced by joining other communities and benefitting from a more extensive survey. Motion carried 5-0. Fraser moved, seconded by Novak, to instruct the Administrator to discuss the following questions with the City Attorney and report back to the Council: 1. Is a short term franchise feasible at Cimarron. 2. Is a short term arrangement with Allen Brakemeier feasible from a legal standpoint. Discussion: Whittaker recommended that the Attorney come in and discuss the general legal context of the questions. Fraser agreed that this suggestion is within the intent of the motion. The Council agreed to.._ask the Attorney to attend the Jitne l(-. JR meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Personnel Committee Report - Fraser updated the Council on the committeeeeting and outlined the areas of involvement and approaches they discussed. She asked the Council to submit any additional suggestions before their next meeting, June 9. C. Councillor Morgan - 1. Demontreville Access - Morgan reported on the Park Commission meeting with the-Mn DNR, Demontreville residents, and Frank Kubicheck. The Park Commission minutes summarized the recom- mendations made at the meeting. Morgan gave a brief background of previous negotiations with the DNR on an access for Lake Demontreville.