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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1988 PAGE 2 Now that the EAW is over, R.E.A.P. will be concentratring on legislative action and on fundraising. They will be meeting with Gary Laidig, Harriet McPherson and with Marlene Johnson. R.E.A.P.P. has just received a verbal committment for a benefit concert of the Larkin Dancers for the Spring. However, they still need the cities committment"Ohelp make up the difference for costs incurred for legal and engineering help. Todd recommended that the best approach in 1988 is to pursue the legal avenues. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommends that City Attorney Knaak and Attorney Charles Dayton meet and decide what is the next legal step, when should it be initiated, and how much will it cost. Mayor Christ totally supported fighting the landfill. Christ added that there are unassigned reserves and asked the Council if some of these monies be set aside to be used for this legal fight, but considering future budgets replenishing these reserves. Councilwoman Armstrong agreed that the money in reserves are not set aside for anything specifically. She could not think of a better cause to use this money for because this landfill would .be a disaster for our City. Armstrong would be in favor of City Attorney Knaak and Attorney Dayton looking at the next legal steps. Councilman Graves agreed that these monies have been set aside for emergencies, but also agreed that any monies that have been spent out of the fund has to be replaced. Graves was not sure at this time to begin legal action and expressed disappointment on the assessment they received from Attorney Dayton. Although it was quite thorough,iTdid not indicate when legal action should be enacted or pursued. Graves voiced a concern of spending money for fighting the landfill without feeling that there is some reasonable chance of being successful. He added that we should get an indication of when these legal forces of action should be pursued and be selective in the options we pursue. Councilman Johnson found it hard to come up with an amount that would have to be budgeted. Rather than set aside an amount, Johnson suggested continuing as they have been on a case by case basis and set limits on certain work that needs to be done. Johnson asked the Financial Director if the City has received a bill from Attorney Dayton. Marilyn answered that a bill was received from Dayton for June thru December_ in the amount of $880. Johnson had no problem supporting the legal effort, but suggested the Council set a limit each time as they go along. Councilman Moe agreed that the Council should look at the expense on a step-by-step basis as it comes in. M/S/P Armstrong/Graves - to recommend that City Attorney Knaak and Charles Dayton meet -and decide what is the next legal step, when should it be initiated, and how much would it cost. (Motion carried 5-O).