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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 4, 1986 PAGE 6 The City Council prefers a flashing light with a timer during the hours when pedestrians may use the crosswalk. A suggested time might be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City Council decided to request MnDOT to conduct a speed zone study for the TIi5/CSAH17/school crossing area and report its findings to the City and School District. City Administrator Overby will check with the City Attorney on whether the agreement with MnDOT should involve the School District. M/S/P Morgan/Christ - to have City Engineer Bohrer proceed with requesting MnDOT to perform a school zone speed study and report back with the findings to the City Council. (Motion carried 5-0). 7. COUNCIL BUILDING PROJECT A. Office Building Project Kelly Brookman and Don Raleigh presented a letter to the City Council on behalf of the Brookfield Company, wherein an offer was made to donate a 1.5 acre lot, located immediately south of the Brookfield II Building, to be used as the site for a new City Hall. Brookman told the Council that the Brookfield Company decided to give this property to the City because they believe the City Hall should remain in the Old Village business district. The Brookfield Company put two conditions in the deed conveying the 1.5 acre lot to the City. These conditions are: (1) That the City start construction of the new City Hall by November 1, 1987. (2) the City use the property for a City Hall for at least 15 years. They also informed the Council that the lot is free and clear of all liens or encumbrances, except for real estate taxes which will be payble during the year 1986. These real estate taxes (in the approximate amount of $1,400.00) would have to be paid by the City unless the County will grant an abatement. Councilman Dunn asked if the Brookfield Company had some specific architectual design in mind. They responded that they didn't have any design in mind, but would not like to see another poor quality building such as the Hecla, Inc. building across the street. They would like to have the opportunity to review the concept plans and offer their comments. Mayor Morgan acknowledged that the offer was one the City could not refuse and thanked the Brookfield Company for its generous offer. City Engineer Bohrer made the following report on the site. The site is approximately 400' long and 160' deep and the 1.5 acre lot would meet the City code. Don Raleigh, partner of the Brookfield Company, informed the City Council that there has already been a simple lot subdivision, pere tests had been done and the existing access road would be available for use by easement or agreement. The soils are generally suited for a septic system and according