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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 0�' 1981 Demontreville Access Continued - The Council reviewed the proposal for -a par ing lot in Demontreville Highlands 5th Addition. Morgan stated that the Park Commission felt a parking lot would be more manageable than roadside parking. Frank Kubicheck, lot owner negotiating with the DNR, reviewed the communication he has had with the DNR during the past year. He said the offer the DNR made for the lot was considerably less than they indicated a year ago, when they first approached him; and, said the access would have a substantial impact on the value of the remaining lots. At this point, her:is unsure about selling the lot to DNR. Residents in the audience preferred`stricter enforcement or towing rather than a parking lot. Several Council members felt that a parking lot would provide better control and enforcement. The Administrator will ask.�the City Attorney about the legal ramifications of towing. It was suggested that guard rails be installed along the road to eliminate the shoulder area. Fraser moved, seconded by Morgan, to install additional "No Parking"signs along Highland Trail, as petitioned. Discussion: All the petitioners were present and stated they were aware and agreed that "No Parking" pertained to residences in the no parking areas also. Motion carried 5-0. i Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan, to instruct the Administrator to send a letter to Joe Alexander and copy it to the legislators explaining the history of the Demontreville access question and ask for their assistance in expediting a remedy on the' parking problem along Lake Demontreville; and encourage the State to make a concerted effort to provide funding for enforcement of regulations for public accesses. Motion carried 5-0. The Council would also like a more detailed plan of the proposed parking area. Eder moved, seconded by Morgan, to send a letter of response to Roger Derrick indicating the Park Commission recommendations. Motion carried 5-0. Greg Fouks and Dave Garloff requested that the Council ask the Sheriffs Department that their dispatchers be courteous to the residents who call in about parking violations along Demontreville Trail. They said that during the past two months the dispatchers have been very negative and rude when a deputy has been requested. The Administrator will contact the Sheriff's Department. C. Tri-Lakes Picnic - Dick Murray, of the Tri-Lakes Association, requested the use of Pebble Park for their annual picnic July 19. He requested that the electrical outlets be made accessible and that the tennis court lights be left on until midnight. He also asked about using the tennis courts for dancing. The only conditions under which the courts could be used for dancing would be with tennis shoes or bare feet. The Administrator will have the Maintenance Foreman repair the well head and talk to him about by-passing the tennis court lights.