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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18,, 1983 -12- 8. REGIONAL PARK - CONTI'NUED: D. -tbat-Launch - Mr, Fox referred the Council to their copy of the Moat 1au.nch plans. Shape was designed around a group of oak trees that existed at the site. The site provides for 20 cars w/trai:.lers, down from the original 45, Cars will enter from the northwest, A natural pier or ramp will serve trailered boats with a sandy area provided for carry over craft, restroom facilities, some picnic area, and a. running water pump. Mr. Fox explained the landscaping plan. Sign.ing at the launch will outline the rules and regulations for use. Ih answer to the concerns outlined in the Administrator's letter of December 13, 1982: - Management of the Access - will not have someone taking tickets on plan for management of this type. The land form, shape of the area will help to control the direction and flora of traffic. - Shore Patrol - won't be any Shore Patrol initially, unless the City requests it later on. Then City would have to go to the Sheriff's Department or County. This is beyond the capability of the planning staff. - Waste Disposal - yes, there will be trash cans and toilet facilities, - Road System Adequacy - the basic road alignment has been designed by staff - the engineering, load limits, etc. have been handled by the Highway Department. Gravel surfaced roads will be put in this summers These will remain gravel, for about two years before,they arechard surfaced,;,. The bulk of the:roads and parking areas will'be done 'ahead of time, The launch will be built this summer, - Sewage Treatment On -site - initially there will be chemical toilets until restrooms can be constructed. - Police Protection - have a full-time park deputy. Also have a deputy living in the park - not a park deputy. - Hours - have not been set,as yet. A public information meeting will be held March 22, in the Lake Elmo Elementary School at 7 p.m. to answer any and all questions on the Regional Park Reserve. --Gary Horning - would welcome any input from the City Council for the informational meeting. -Laura Fraser - need to address she factors concerning the beach facility - many residents want and felt the Regional Park would provide the opportunity for a swimming beach on the lake. 10. GARY FRENCH - ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL: Gary Fuenoh, vice President for Hospital Services for St. John's Hospital, up -dated the Council on St. John's relocation plans in Maplewood, gave a slide presentation on the Health Resource Facilities and asked for Council endorsement for the phased relocation of St. John's Hospital. Mr. French is asking the support of communities that will be served by St. John's so that this endorsement can be included when they submit their Certificate of Need, on the 18 of February to the Metropolitan Planning Board..- Completion of the facility is scheduled by 1985. --Eder - obvious there will be substantial users in Lake Elmo - does not see anything controversial. in supporting the relocation plans.