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i LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1991 PAGE 3 7. Update from Cable Commission Representatives, Dave Garloff and Karen Wandmacher Dave Garloff and Karen Wandmacher gave an update on the Cable Commission's activities of the past year and the overall goals of the Commission. Councilman Johnson offered, if at anytime they feel this Council can pass a resolution or can do anything that would be helpful in their efforts or program, that they feel free to come to the City. 8. PLANNING/LAND USE AND ZONING: A. Draft resolution opposing expansion of Lake Elmo Airport On February 19, 1991, the Metropolitan Airports Commission will hold a public information meeting and public hearing at Oakland Junior Hiah School on the Lake Elmo Airport Comprehensive Plan Update. Councilman Williams explained since 1976 the master plan has shown an increase•in the length of major runways. This would allow twin engine aircraft to operate at this airport any time. The expansion of the major northwest southeast runway would require going across 30th street and infringe on DNR protected wetlands to the south of 30th Street. All of this area is part of the Downs Lake Watershed and is an area concerned with flooding. Councilman Mottaz added., when the Council considered this plan, their concern was with lengthening the .runway which would open up the airport to corporate jets. The Council opposed the expansion of the Lake Elmo airport and approved the draft resolution with minor changes. (See attached Resolution 91-7). M/S/P Williams/Dick Johnson - to adopt Resolution 91-7, A Resolution setting forth the city's current position on the Lake Elmo Airport. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to postpone the February 19th City Council meeting until February 2.1, 1991 to give the Council members and residents an opportunity to attend the public hearing at Oakland Junior High School. (Motion carried. 5-0). Three public hearings have been called for February 19th, two street improvements and one variance request. M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to instruct the city staff to reschedule the Hytrail Avenue, Highlands Trail N. to 59th Street N., bituminous overlay public hearing from February 19th to March 5th City Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0).