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CITY OF LAKE ELMO City of Lake Elmo 777-5510 3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 July 29, 1988 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Morrison, City Administrator SUBJECT: Informational Memo Councilman Don Moe is out-of-state and unable to attend our August 2nd meeting. Green Acres Compliance: Upon the recommendation of the Auditor, the Council directed staff to determine compliance of those persons currently filed under the Green Acres Act. In discussing this with Frank Langer, he advised me that Washington County is responsible for compliance measures and as Assessor for Lake Elmo, he is charged with the responsibility to determine if compliance is being met in Lake Elmo. He further advised that to qualify for Green Acres you need only demonstrate you have ten tillable acres, and thereafter the person needs to meet only one of the several criteria (as listed on page 12 of the Auditor's Management Report) to stay in compliance. Frank determines that at least one of the criteria, or restrictions, are met when he views the property (he evaluates 1/4 of the City each year). It is his opinion, which is shared by the County, that all those persons in Lake Elmo, under the Green Acres provision, are in compliance. For your information, he informed me that at least 80% of agricultural land in Washington County is filed under Green Acres. If you feel you would like me to pursue this further, please advise me accordingly. Election Filing Dates: For your information filings for local office will open on August 30th, and run through September 13th. (State Primary is September 13 and the General Election is November 8th). The 1988 Legislative Session produced some changes in the Fair Campaign Practice Act; I have enclosed a summary of the amendment from the League, as well as summary from the Secretary of State's office. In my opinion the major point for candidates to remember is that if they received/spend $750.00, or more, it must be reported to the State, through my office. When the time comes for reporting, I would be happy to try to answer any questions you may have.