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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2/l/83 Page four like to see some thoughtful planning in that area. Feels the Comp Plan could be improved,such as along Highway 36. State has made some classical mistakes in low- to moderate -income housing, and Planning Commission could determine better ways to handle this for Lake Elmo. (2) Charles Graves - Has no preconceived notions as to what should be done, would approach issues with open mind; personal interest is to see what I can contribute to preserve one of the better family - oriented communities in the area. Has lived here a little over a year; previously, due to engineering experience, was on solid waste commis- sion in Oklahoma. Feels business issues have been communicated in Newsletter fairly well, although 75-80% of a neighborhood aren't con- cerned until an issue involves them personally. Lake Elmo, along with entire Metro area, is going to grow in the next few years; and growth should be in orderly, intelligent fashion, preserving natural life that is presently here. Low- to moderate -income housing has to be looked at objectively and compassionately and in an orderly fashion. (3) Lou Anne Mehsikomer did not show up for interview. B. Parks (1) Barbara Holm - Would like to be on commission since family is interested in nature and cross-country skiing, tennis, hiking and bird watching. Important to use parks to best advantage of every- one; have to plan for people from Twin Cities using parks more and more. Immediate attention should be given to police patrol of certain parks since vandalism rate is high (such as at tennis courts and Pebble) and to debris at Pebble. Council should take Park Commission's recommendations very seriously; natural aspects have to be preserved. I feel there's a need for playgrounds, such as Pebble expanded for younger children. (2) Mary. Olson - I enjoy the parks; we're lucky to have them. Has lived in Lake Elmo for 25 years and frequently :uses Parks, Would like to see slow development and keep as much as possible in natural state. Walking paths should be improved at Reid. Dave Morgan mentioned that she participated in planning of Reid. (3) Ed Stevens - I hope development will be very slow; but when it does come, has to be planned for density which will come. We probably have enough parks now, but could make arrangements with land- owners to set aside land for parks when their property is sold such as is being done now in New England. Cimmaron could use playground facilities. Bike trails off highways (4' wide, paved) would be desir- able if there's money for it. Has lived here for 21 years. Consensus of Councillors is that they would like to interview absentee applicants at February 21 Council meeting. Whittaker will send agenda to applicants as to time decision will be made at that meeting. 12. ENGINEER'S REPORT, Cont'd... B. Waste to Energy Plant 1�) Scoping the EIS (Environtmental Impact Statement) - Environmental assessment worksheet, included in Councillor's packets, is to raise issues that have to be studied on the EIS. Sec. 32 property owners feel 20-acre site is not large enough; land use concept plan has been put together for these owners. Logical requests for scoping will be brought up at 2/10 hearing, 7 p.m., Tartan High School. Whittaker will be on agenda to express Lake Elmo's concerns to Metro Council and encourages anyone else to be present with their concerns. Whittaker will give Council items he will be presenting at the hearing.