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CITY COUNCIL MCSTING, NOVEMBER 39 1982 -17- 15, `.FREE CUTTING IN CITY PARKS; j Morgan reported that someone has been cutting trees in Kleis Park, in Foxf.ire. City policy does not permit any wood cutting in any City park. An item will be placed in the Newsletter regarding City policy on the cutting of trees and taking of wood in City parks. 16, ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: J. Drainage — Lake Limo Hardwood — Whittaker explained the letter from Joe Rogers concerning drainage problems onto his property. He explained that the City has no easement or rights to the drainage ditch that flows from - LE[IL and has no legal right to keep it open.. The only solution is for Lake Elmo Hardwood Lumber to petition the City for a project; to relieve the problem. The Council advised the Administrator to write a letter to this effect to Mr. Rogers and/or have the City Attorney write a similar letter of support. 15. COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor Eder — recommended that the City write the County requesting permission to dam Eagle Point Lake in preparation for the spring run— off. The Council so instructed the Administrator. B. Councillor Pr. asar — ]. Housing Conference — advised the Council that she has a copy of the conference summary available for Councillor use. (2) Christm as Party — As the Fire Department will be attending the annual. Christmas Party, 2 doxen additional cups will be needed. M/S/P Fraser/Eder to purchase six dozen remembeianagomugs for a, total cost of $140.84. Carried 4-0. Morgan was absent. The Christmas party will be held December 17 at 4 P.M. in the Council Chambers. (3) Insurance Bids — Fraser suggested that the City establish all insurance needs now, so that; interested bidders have adequate time to prepare their bids. M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to authorize the .Administrator to draft insurance bids and prepare spec. Carried 5-0. M/S/P Mottaz/Novak to extend the meeting to 10:55 p.m. Carried 5-0. K. Chri.stuian Lights — The Business Association has indicated an interest in putting up the Christmas Lights. They agreed that the executive committee could spend up to $150 for the lights. LPD Electric have indicated their cost for putting the lights up would be $2259 including 1 man free but would do it for $150 if the Assoeiatibn could -mot raise the additional 875. Power'will cost an additional $175. Merchants along Lake Elmo Ave. will be asked to contribute the cost of the power. If this is agreeable, the Council can authorize putting the lights up. Council authorization is necessary because the lights belong to the City. M/S/P Mottaz/Novak to authorize the Business Association to take whatever action they deem necessary to put up the Christmas lights; provided they assume responsibility for all costs. Carried 5-0.