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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1989 PAGE 6 When he received complaints about rodents in this building, Jim McNamara requested the building be checked out by the State Dept. of Agriculture and Washington County Health Dept. No violations were issued. Jim McNamara contacted Howard Gelb, Trans City Investment, 11490 Hudson Boulevard, in regard to the Trans -City Investment C.U.P. When the C.U.P. was granted there were six businesses in the building. Although the building has not increased in size, nor has the number of people actually changed, the number of businesses has increased from six to 13. At this meeting Howard Gelb presented a list of tenants located at Trans -City Investments and will issue a letter to the City when a tenant leaves or comes in. As required at the time the C.U.P. was granted in 1987, McNamara indicated the septic system for Trans City Investment was replaced and the system for the farm house was also replaced. Outside storage has been eliminated and signs that were erected for the various businessess, without a sign permit, have been removed. The Council emphasized this Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed on an annual basis, and may be rescinded, after a two week notice and a public hearing if the City Council finds that the conditions have been violated or the public health, safety, or welfare is jeopardized.': E. Authorization: Installation of Cable Equipment The City has applied for and received a grant to obtain funding for cable equipment, installation and training. Staff will be receiving training on useage of a new Amiga system next week. The balance of the equipment (cameras, wiring cable, etc.) is ready for installation. M/S/P Moe/Hunt -that the Lake Elmo City Council hereby approves the installation of cable equipment, as outlined in the grants application approved May 11, 1989, and further, that the Council determines this equipment will be utilized at minimum of four times per year, as recommended by the Ramsey -Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission representatives. (Motion carried 4-0). F. Request for Approval: Star City Joint Powers Agreement The Council reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement for participation in the Sillwater Area Star City Commission. The Council determined that they did not desire to participate in the program to the degree outlined in the Agreement. Instead, they felt it appropriate to continue to participate at the level they have in the past which allows for sharing of information and participation in meetings. G. Discussion: VBWD Appointment Washington County has indicated that the term of office for Gordon Moosbrugger, West Lakeland Township, on the Valley Branch Watershed District will expire on November 13, 1989. West Lakeland Township has notified the County of their support for the reappointment of Mr. Moosbrugger to a new three year term. *The Council made specific mention that Mr. Gelb will notify the City of change in use of his building. Mr. Gelb responded that not notifying the the City will never happen again.