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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MPOPING — 8/18/81 Page 4 7. ENGI3J.E 11 S REPORT I. FEE2; ne Sewer — Postponed until September 1, meeting. C. Landfill Bearing — Whittaker reported on the Landfill hearing, stating Lake Elmo was rated 23 out of 23 for intrinsic suitability. Whittaker will send a letter to the Met Council expressing the City's position on waste dumps and requesting that Lake Elmo be no longer considered for any type of disposal site. D. Plans and Specs — Tablyn Park — Driveway,: Parking and _Grading The Engineer estimated the, maximum cost, for him to develop plans and specs for this project, at a figure not to exceed $1500. The grade of the road and erosion potential indicate that the area should be paved and should also be designed by an engineer who can calculate the type of pavements necessary in order to prevent further erosion. Whittaker recommended hiring Engineer Bohrer to do the project; and asked for Council authorization to proceed with theplans and specs. Morgan suggested tabling action until the Park Commission "has an opportunity to discuss the proposal and estimate. The .plan" of the Park Commission is not to deplete their reserve, -.keeping the amount around. $60,000/$70,000; and use the interest to finance park projects. The Lion's Park project and the Tablyn project would necessitate using Reserve funds. Morgan will report the Park Commission's recommendation to the Administrator. E. Lake Rose Sunfish Lake Cimarron Flooding — The Engineer and. Administrator recommended that no action be initiated,at this time, to develop a-ponding axea, &.the flooding is well under control. The Council agreed. The Administrator will notify Stephen Taylor, Cimarron, of this action. F. Architects Fees — Maintenance Gar. e — The City is holding $1500 of the Architects fees because of a heating problem in the breakroom. The Administrator recommended reducing this amount to $$500. M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan, to reduce the amount withheld from -the Arohitectb fee to $$500. This amount will be held until the problem with the heating system in -the breakroom is rectified. G. Olin er — Whittaker reported that Mr. Olinger will not pay for any survey, on the front end. The.Council expressed confusion as to what Mr. Olinger wants from the City; but agreed with the Administrator's recommendation to have Mr. Olinger correct the cited violations by removing the large hill and cleaning up_the-debris, including the wood piles, on -the propertyp or provide screening of the yard area. The Council authorized the Administrator to enforce the Ordinance, giving Olinger's 30 days to comply or the City will initiate legal action. The Administrator will notify Mr. Olinger of the Councils action. FLAK: 8:20 -- 8:4o