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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1987 PAGE 2 the amount of litter left on the lake and around the shoreline and ( asked if the City could provide some receptacles for the trash. City Administrator Overby stated that motorized vehicles are not allowed in any of the City Parks, and he would call it to the attention of the Deputies to monitor this area more closely. There is one trash barrel on the west side of Sunfish Lake which is always full, but the maintenance crew could add one or two trash barrels. Overby added that, technically, there is no established public access from the City Park land to Sunfish Lake. Another concern raised was the traffic problem and if anything could be done with the State Transportation Dept. or could "No Parking Signs" be posted in that area. Mayor Christ checked with the Deputy Sheriff, and he reported that the vehicles are not illegally parked along Sunfish. City Administrator Overby talked to the Oakdale Mn/DOT office and they and the Deputy Sheriff looked at the area. It would be logical to park along the northside of the highway adjacent to the lake, but it was felt that wouldobstructthe view for drivers coming around the curve. This is why they posted "no parking" on the north side of TH5. They considered putting "no parking" on both sides but thought this would drive the cars onto Stillwater Lane and side streets which could aggravate the problem. Pat Riley, 10550 Stillwater Boulevard, stated that he has found the trespass law to be urrfore-cab32 at this point because the County Sheriff's Dept. has elected not to enforce it because of the number of people. They have passed it on to the DNR to make a determination about the 75 foot road right-of-way. Whether there is access to the lake by the public because of the high water has to be determined. (Amended 1-20-87 uninforecable) Mrs. Thomas Hilpisch, 10732 Stillwater Boulevard, would be in favor of installing a sign on her property directing the people to the proper -access to the lake. City Administrator Overby answered this could.be done, but it would still fall back to an enforcement question when people find they have to walk upwards to a mile to get to the fishing area from the parking lot. Chavez Joe ChevLz stated that they are cutting down the flooded trees and using this wood for fires. City Administrator Overby will work with the City Attorney and the Deputy Sheriff to determine if they should reroute the parking and try to come up with a solution. 5. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING A. Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy The election of Arlyn Christ as Mayor creates one vacancy on the City Council. The City Council had to decide who should be appointed to fill this City Council position for the remainder of the 4-year term (expires 12-31-88).