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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1986 PAGE 10 Bob Krostue made some comments about the oak wilt problem in the Eden Park area of Lake Elmo. Councilwoman Armstrong had talked to Steve Kunde and was told this group effort of trenching looked like it would be effective. Aerial photos can be taken in June at a cost of $250.00 There was some discussion about reviewing the tree ordinance, hiring a possible certified forrester and looking at what adjacent communities are doing. The Council decided to address this situation next Spring. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Adopt 1987 City Budget; Set the Tax Levy There were no changes or additions to the proposed 1987 City Budget as presented by Finance Director Marilyn Banister. No action had been taken to include either Fire Station Number 2 and related Maintenance storage or anything for Oak Wilt Disease. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - to adopt Resolution 86-46 adopting the 1987 City Budget as presented and setting the tax levy. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Valley Branch Watershed District Manager Nomination The term of Manager Gordon Moosbrugger will expire November 13, 1986. Mr. Moosbrugger is still interested in serving another term as Manager. However, the municipalities in the watershed district have the opportunity to submit nominees to the County Board for their consideration as part of the appointment process. If Lake Elmo wishes to submit a nomination, it must be sent into The County prior to November 4, 1986. The manager vacancy will be mentioned in the City Newsletter in order to develop local interest by potential nominees. C. County Landfill Site Selection Authority Nomination The Washington County Board is requesting that the City of Lake Elmo submit its nomination of a representative to serve on the landfill Site Selection Authority. The County Board will appoint the Lake Elmo representative after it has consulted with the City. M/S/P Christ/Dunn - to appoint David Morgan as Lake Elmo's nomination for their representative to serve on the Landfill Site Selection Authority. (Motion carried 5-0). D. Road Grading Maintenance In order to address the problem of maintaining the City's gravel roads, City Administrator Overby had contacted the County Public Works Department. The following data compares the cost in 1987 for the present schedule and the new schedule. 3-week schedule: Assumes first trip March loth, last trip October 27th. 12 trips times $211.50 per trip = $2,538.00 2-week schedule: Assumes first trip March loth, last trip November 3rd. 18 trips times $229.12 per trip = $4.124.16