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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1987 PAGE 12 A. Letter from Mayor of Afton Councilwoman Armstrong asked that a letter be sent with Lake Elmo's version of the City of Afton letter to the Valley Branch Watershed District in regard to water management and the Metro East development - initiative. M/S/P Armstrong/Graves - to direct the City Administrator to send Lake Elmo's version of the City of Afton letter to the Valley Branch Watershed District in regard to water management and the Metro East development initiative. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Letter to Robert Overby Councilman Moe brought up a letter that was sent to City Administrator Overby which was signed by three councilpeople. Moe was hurt because he was not approached with this letter and told what the three decided to do. He had no problem with the letter if each one would have written their own letter to Bob and signed it themselves. Moe thought they had to talk to each other about this and felt it was improper procedure. Mayor Christ did contact Councilman Graves and asked him if he would like to be a party to this and he expressed he did not. He did not contact Councilman Moe. Mayor Christ stated this letter was intended to provide an opportunity to go quietly. Anytime you have a sensitive situation the less adverse publicity, that won't hurt us as much as it would hurt the other party. He has a very strong concern about it blowing up. It becomes another political issue or an issue that is - never to the benefit to the party in question. Counilman Moe asked City Attorney Knaak if this was improper procedure. Attorney Knaak responded that Moe's remarks are thoughtful and should be taken a guidance, but there was no illegal action on the part of the City. M/S/P Moe/Graves - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:45 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0).