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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1.990 PAGE 2 City Engineer Bohrer explained 24th Street is the thru street and 24th Street Court is the cul-de-sac to the south. Generally, stop signs are to assign right-of-way, not to control speed. The street is still under construction and speed limits signs have not been erected. There will be a 30 mph speed limit because it is an urban residential street. Unless there is a particular sight distance problem with the intersection, Bohrer would recommend stopping the cul-de-sac traffic and allowing the thru movement to continue through. Bohrer will look at the situation to make sure there are no sight distance problems and report back to the Council. 6. Metropolitan Airport Commission Mark Ryan and Greg Aljberg, Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC) reviewed the Lake Elmo Airport Master Plan (Comprehensive Plan) which was adopted in 1976. Growth of aviation activity at Lake Elmo Airport has been much less than forecasted in 1976 plan: 1976 1989 1990 Preliminary Forecast for 1995 Actual Forecast for 2010 Based Aircraft 535 173 265 Aircraft Operations 370,000 65,900 133,000 Environmental concerns, such as noise impact, groundwater contamination, impact on wetlands; were discussed. Since this area is planned only for residental growth and not industrial or commercial by the City of Lake Elmo or the surrounding communities, the public asked, what basis were their plans for expansion based upon. Mr. Ryan responded the personal or recreational flying will continue to use this airport. Councilman Williams, respectfully requested monitoring air traffic on weekends versus weekdays, and add in the plan the statement, "the surrounding communities have always been opposed to the expansion plan proposed in 1976". As City Engineer for Lake Elmo, Bohrer voiced the concern on surface water runnoff from the airport into Downs Lake be addressed in the study. Mr. Ryan indcated these concerns will be brought to their commissioners. Public comments should be sent to: Commissioner Virginia Lanegran, Metropolitan Airport Commission, 6040 28th Aveune S., Mpls., MN 55450. 7. PLANNING/LAND USE and ZONING: A. Stephen & Elizabeth Johnson: Shoreland Permit for Driveway 2945 Lake Elmo Avenue In his review letter, dated January 31, 1990, City Eng. Bohrer suggested that the Shoreland Permit be granted providing the following conditions were met: (1) Show proof of ownership to the 33' strip to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. This has been demonstrated. (See Attorney Knaak's letter dated July 20, 1990). (2) Have the strip of land staked by a registered land surveyor. Bohrer stated this has been done, (3) The design of the private storm sewer shall be approved